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Ahascragh Distillery will be a state-of-the-art craft distillery and visitor experience in the West of Ireland. The distillery will be powered by renewable energy using new innovative technology. Opening in 2022.
Gareth & Michelle McAllister are a husband and wife team from Co. Dublin. Having lived and worked across the world, most recently Asia, they have the experience and connections to target the market with premium Irish spirits. They are turning their passion for craft Irish spirits into a family business.
Ahascragh Distillers recently released our first products. While we wait for the first drop of Ahascragh spirit, we began our journey with the FAMILY BOND series of hand selected releases, Clan Colla Irish Whiskey 11 Year Old Blend and 19 Year Old Single Malt and Xin Gin. Now on-sale.
Ahascragh Distillers recently released our first products. While we wait for the first drop of Ahascragh spirit, we began our journey with the FAMILY BOND series of hand selected releases, Clan Colla Irish Whiskey 11 Year Old Blend and 19 Year Old Single Malt and Xin Gin. Now on-sale.
Ahascragh Distillers recently released our first products. While we wait for the first drop of Ahascragh spirit, we began our journey with the FAMILY BOND series of hand selected releases, Clan Colla Irish Whiskey 11 Year Old Blend and 19 Year Old Single Malt and Xin Gin. Now on-sale.
Phase 2 of construction on Ahascragh Distillery has begun. We're delighted to be working with an expert team including locals, Liam Loughrey BE C Eng and McCormack Construction, alongside Organic Architects and MW Control Solutions. Opening in 2022.
Ahascragh Mill dates back to the early 1800s and up until the 1950s processed grain into flour. Located in the heart of the village and steeped in history, the mill complex has remained derelict for the past 70 years. Our visitor centre will include a permanent exhibition of the salvaged mill equipment & is dedicated to celebrating the building's history.
Earlier this year, Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine and Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State officially launched the Ahascragh Distillery project in a stone-laying ceremony. The event attracted national news coverage including RTÉ and Irish Times.
The Old Mill Shop & Café is a part of the Ahascragh Distillery experience. The shop & café opened its doors to locals and visitors in June 2021 . It will play an important role in the visitor experience when tours begin and is a key part of our sustainable revenue model.
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€ 20,000,000
Target Amount
€ 7600
Invested Amount
7
Invested Users
€ 100
Share Price

AHASCRAGH DISTILLERY

It aims to make whiskey history in the West of Ireland. We are fundraising to complete our eco-distillery & 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 & 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:

 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 & manufacturing company. Gareth’s current focus is to turn his passion for Irish whiskey into a family business.
Gareth 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.
Michelle McAllister
Founder
Is a sales professional with experience working within the Services and Technology Sectors. He has vast experience dealing in contract negotiations for both Pan European and International Organisations. With skills in team management, sales, customer relationship management and sales operations.
Seán Mahon
Commercial Director
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 & has deep understanding of routes to market.
Malcolm Paterson
Sales Manager
Is an experienced Corporate Finance advisor, with 25 years' experience completing transactions and specialising in company acquisitions & disposals, debt & equity fundraising.
Jim Mulqueen 
Board member
Supporting the design & construction of the distillery. An Irish whiskey veteran, Jack has worked with numerous distilleries and is a tutor at the Institute of Brewing & 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.
Dr. Jack O’Shea
Organic Architects, 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.
Organic Architects
Scottish Architecture Firm

Ahascragh Distillery has put together a well-connected and experienced team. See our Pitch Deck for futher information.

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Our team are ready to guide you through the process, if you have a question don’t hesitate to contact us at invest@ahascraghdistillery.com.