The Galway Spirit

27/11/2019

A momentous occasion for the West of Ireland. The first new distillery in Connaught in over a century producing probably the first Single Pot Still Whiskey in the same amount of time.

Huge congrats to Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo County Leitrim.

https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.irishtimes.com/business/agribusiness-and-food/shed-distillery-in-leitrim-launches-first-batch-of-whiskey-1.4094676?mode=amp

Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey to sell at airport and independent off-licences

29/08/2019

Big news from Pernod Ricard. This is a massive acquisition on the part and will mean great things for Knappogue Castle as a global brand. Castle Brands have been working away growing their portfolio and this is very well deserved.

Yet another sign of the strengthening of Irish Whiskey.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/pernod-ricard-acquires-spirits-maker-castle-brands-for-223m/

Pernod Ricard has entered into an agreement to acquire alcohol manufacturer and marketer Castle Brands for approximately $223m.

14/04/2019

Taylor’s Bar in Galway’s Westend rose like a phoenix from the ashes last July after 15 years of closure... thankfully they’re back with a bang, larger than life and better than ever; serving up cocktails, whiskey, gin and craft beers to die for!

If you fancy us showing you around, drop us a line at: [email protected]

Pictured; Gin Bramble by Boyd Challenger

13/04/2019

If you’re feeling Crafty and Artisanal, we’ve just the tour for you. Local frog served in the local. From super dry-Hopped Double India Pale ales to Maple Cured Whiskey Barrel aged triple coffee mocha Stouts and everything in between.

You’ll feel Lager than life after this tour. Guaranteed you’ll have all the Kriek that Galway PUBlican’s have to offer. 🍻

Photos taken at Galway Ho**er by MacChoncarraige

For more information contact us at: [email protected]

09/04/2019

Bespoke tours and tastings with The Galway Spirit...

If gin is your thing, set aside the aged dark Spirit for something a little lighter and clear. We'll bring you on a journey of exploration into different world styles & categories of this Juniper based Libation. From Zesty to Spicy, Floral to Earthy, Sweet to dry, we'll examine how this Spirit has exploded nationally from the fruits of another labour.
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Photo taken in Tribeton by Boyd Challenger

08/04/2019

Bespoke tours & tastings with The Galway Spirit...

Delve in to the intricacies of whiskey production, learn the subtle nuances which takes place over decades of maturation, the importance of time and wonder at the complexities of blending with the Masters of their craft, This Is The Galway Spirit.

Explore our beautiful city with the most knowledgable and passionate of guides, be enthralled by the unveiling of the 'hidden history' of distillation that Galway has to offer and quaff the staples of our traditional Single Pot Still, Single Malt, Single Grain & blended Irish Whiskey.

Photos taken in O'Connells Bar by Boyd Challenger

For more information contact us at: [email protected]

07/04/2019

07/04/2019