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Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Distilleries/Experiences

The Shed Distillery

Experience this fully operational, authentic distillery. An incredible journey into the heart of rural Ireland and the inner sanctum of the first distillery in 101 years.

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Lough Ree Distillery

Lough Ree Distillery is a family-owned business, set up by Clancy siblings Peter, Sheila, and Michael in our hometown of Lanesborough, Co. Longford, on the banks of the River Shannon as it opens out into Lough Ree.

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Kilbeggan

Find out how Irish whiskey was made in decades past. Discover the families that owned the distillery and the importance the local community had on the brand you see today.

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Tullamore D.E.W.

Tullamore D.E.W. proudly launched their new "Ultimate Distillery Experience” on St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March 2022. This new experience gives visitors the chance to see, smell, taste and touch every aspect of how the famed whiskey is produced.

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Ahascragh Distillery

Experience Irish Whiskey history in the making at Ahascragh Distillery, Ireland’s first energised zero-emissions Irish Whiskey distillery, located in the picturesque countryside of County Galway.

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Whether you are travelling by boat, bike or car, make sure to include an Irish Whiskey experience as part of your Hidden Heartlands journey.

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  • Experience Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, a beautifully unspoiled part of Ireland where life moves at its own pace.
  • Listen to the ebb and flow of trickling streams, kayak across wonderful waterways and explore magical forest treks and trails.
  • Meander across expansive boglands, majestic mountains and open valleys. Visit the riverside towns and villages dotted throughout this enchanting region. Make sure to stop off and enjoy the Irish Whiskey and spirits experiences along the way.
  • Learn about the new Irish Whiskey distilleries of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Discover how local peat and exotic botanical are married with expert craftmanship to create unique gin.
  • Take a walking tour of Athlone, once a bustling hub of distilling, now home to great Irish Whiskey pubs.

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands53°N

Experience Irish Whiskey as you journey through Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Whether you are travelling by boat, bike or car, make sure to include an Irish Whiskey experience as part of your Hidden Heartlands journey.

Download Distillery Map
  • Experience Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, a beautifully unspoiled part of Ireland where life moves at its own pace.
  • Listen to the ebb and flow of trickling streams, kayak across wonderful waterways and explore magical forest treks and trails.
  • Meander across expansive boglands, majestic mountains and open valleys. Visit the riverside towns and villages dotted throughout this enchanting region. Make sure to stop off and enjoy the Irish Whiskey and spirits experiences along the way.
  • Learn about the new Irish Whiskey distilleries of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Discover how local peat and exotic botanical are married with expert craftmanship to create unique gin.
  • Take a walking tour of Athlone, once a bustling hub of distilling, now home to great Irish Whiskey pubs.