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Ahascragh Distillery aims to make whiskey history in the West of Ireland. We are fundraising to complete our eco-distillery and whiskey experience in the village of Ahascragh. Our journey has already begun with three products on the market & global demand for Irish whiskey set to double by 2030
KEY HIGHLIGHTS :
- Our Focus on the Asian market with SOM of 17k cases by 2030.
- Experienced and well-connected Founders, Gareth and Michelle McAllister have a strong knowledge of the key market.
- Building an eco-distillery with a drive to be carbon neutral
- 3 products launched in 2021 with plans for international release this year.
OUR PLANS :
While living in Asia, we grew tired of being offered “Irish Scotch” & spotted a gap in the market for premium Irish Whiskey. The fastest growing premium spirit in the world, growing by 140% in 10 years, Irish whiskey sales are set to double by 2030. As demand grows, we’re renovating an old mill into an eco-distillery in the West of Ireland.
From living in China & Hong Kong, we’ve seen the opportunity for Irish whiskey growth. Exports to Asia grew 362% from 2013 to 2019 & projections show a CAGR of at least 20%. 1 in every 2 bottles of whiskey sold globally by 2025 will be bought in India.
A key differentiator is our drive to be carbon neutral. Our eco-distillery will be powered by renewable energy, using new innovative technology.The first phase of the project sees revenue from spirit, cask & merchandise sales; third party bottling; & the café. The distillery will then generate income through visitor tours & events.
KEY MILESTONES :
- €1.8 million equity raised
- Whiskey and Gin on sale in Ireland, launching internationally this year
- National coverage in Irish Times, Sunday Business Post, RTÉ Radio
- Cask Programme sales exceeded projections for 2021.
- Shop & Café opened June 2021
We’re fundraising to complete construction on Ahascragh Distillery with plans to open late 2022.We are inviting you to join us on our whiskey journey.
Team:
Gareth McAllister ( Founder)
A Chemical Engineer with 30 years experience in the chemical & process industries. Most recently based in Hong Kong as President, Asia Pacific, of LORD Corporation, a technology and manufacturing company. Gareth’s current focus is to turn his passion for Irish whiskey into a family business.
Michelle McAllister (Founder)
A trained psychologist & the creator of Xin Gin. An avid collector of gins from around the world with a goal to combine the flavours she’s experienced on her travels with Irish botanicals.
Sean Mohan (Commercial Director)
A sales professional with experience working within the Services and Technology Sectors. Seán has vast experience dealing in contract negotiations for both Pan European and International Organisations with skills sales, customer relationship management and operations.
Malcolm Paterson (Sales Manager)
Has worked in various sales, marketing and commercial positions for several international blue-chip organisations. He has worked extensively in the spirits industry with a network of distributor and a deep understanding of routes to market.
Jim Mulqueen (Board member)
An experienced Corporate Finance advisor, with 25 years' experience completing transactions and specialising in company acquisitions & disposals, debt & equity fundraising.
Dr. Jack O’Shea
An Irish whiskey veteran, Jack has worked with numerous distilleries and is a tutor at the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. Jack has a PhD an MSc in Brewing and Distilling, an MBA, a degree in Biochemistry and a BA degree, also a H Dip in Education. Jack is supporting the design and construction of the distillery
Organic Architects (Scottish Architecture Firm)
A Scottish architecture firm specialising in the design of distilleries. Director Gareth Roberts is a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Designs include; Lindores Abbey Distillery, Ardnamurchan Distillery, NcNean Distillery
Ahascragh Distillery has put together a well-connected and experienced team. See our Pitch Deck for futher information.
