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Powerscourt
Irish Whiskey Distillery
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In such a setting , the emergence of Powerscourt Irish Whiskey Distillery will inspire a new generation of craftsmanship on the estate , ensuring that whiskey lovers will have much to savour for generations to come .
We offer two whiskey tasting experiences which give you a delicious and comprehensive flavour of the whiskeys we produce .
The county of Wicklow is known as the ‘ Garden of Ireland ’. Little wonder with so much beauty laced across its mountains , lakes , forests and valleys . It possesses a true and deep Irish spirit . Nestled in one of its valleys , in the ancient territory of Fercullen , and surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Wicklow mountains , lies the Powerscourt Estate . This is one of the most beautiful estates in the world , stretching across 1,000 acres of ancient woodland . The estate is home to a luxury hotel , two championship golf courses , the magical Powerscourt Waterfall , where it feels like you ’ ve stepped back in time , and the famous Powerscourt House , where you have most definitely stepped through a doorway into a century 300 years ago . The House was first built in 1741 .
The estate is also home to Powerscourt Irish Whiskey Distillery . It is one of the few operational distilleries in Ireland with a maturation warehouse on-site . And
that ensures visitors have an excellent opportunity to savour the aroma of sleeping casks and enjoy a full immersion , multi-sensorial grain-toglass whiskey tasting experience . It ’ s as rich and wholesome as it sounds .
You will embark on an Irish whiskey odyssey , a tale of boom and bust and learn about the different styles of Irish whiskey . Hear first-hand about the art of whiskey distilling and the long and skilled maturation process while you enjoy the perfect setting in which to taste it . Your ’ experience ’ includes the historic Mill House , which dates back to the 1730s . It is nestled close to Powerscourt House , and boasts an ancient water mill deep in its foundations . Discover how this unrivalled location offers a ccess to the best raw materials , including water emanating from Powerscourt Waterfall itself and
Ultimate Irish Whiskey Experience Our fully immersive , grain-to-glass whiskey distillery tour and tasting experience introduces you directly to the sights , sounds and aromas of a fully operational distillery . You will cultivate an appreciation of the ancient art of whiskey distillation before visiting the onsite Maturation Warehouse used to fill and store whiskey casks . Learn about , taste and savour our award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskeys in a relaxing private tasting room overlooking the beautiful copper stills .
These three copper pot stills are custom-designed and form the Distillery ’ s centrepiece . Uniquely shaped by skilled craftsmen , they are made in much the same way as they were in the 1800s when the Mill House was in daily use .
Irish Food & Whiskey Pairing Experience Our Irish Food & Whiskey Pairing Experience combines everything you ’ ll enjoy on the Ultimate Irish Whiskey Experience , while also indulging in the best of local artisan foods . This pairing of whiskey and seasonal foods reflects the history , legacy and innovation of Wicklow and its local producers , with Fercullen whiskeys specially selected by our resident food historian .