Ahascragh Distillery

What Ahascragh Distillery does

Ahascragh Distillery provides event spaces and a unique visitor experience. Ahascragh Distillery aims to introduce the features of Irish whiskey and gin to tourists. The company is based in Ahascragh, Galway.

Name

Ahascragh Distillery

Legal name

Ahascragh Distillers Limited

Website

http://ahascraghdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ahascragh Distillery provides event spaces and a unique visitor experience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Irish Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Irish whiskey production
• Premium gin distilling
• Sustainable distillery operations
• Whiskey cask ownership
• Distillery visitor experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Galway

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales (Direct E-commerce & Retail): Sale of bottled spirits (whiskey, gin), miniatures, gift packs, accessories and merchandise through the company's own e-commerce platform and international retail/stockist network. Products include Clan Colla Irish Whiskey (7-20 Year Old range), UAIS Irish Whiskey, Xin Gin, and branded merchandise.
2. Visitor Experience (Tours & Restaurant): Revenue from distillery tours (Standard €20, Premium €35, Luxury €99, Charcuterie & Whiskey Board €49), The Clan Colla Restaurant (fine dining Thursday–Saturday 6pm–11pm), The Old Mill Shop & Café, and function room hire for corporate events up to 100 guests.
3. Cask Ownership Programme: Individuals, families, and corporate entities can purchase whiskey casks through the programme. Includes 3 years of free storage and insurance, personalised cask experience, annual cask visits, and bottling services. Additional storage after 3 years is €100 per annum; name stencilling on cask head is €50 per cask.
4. Corporate Gifting & Bulk Sales: Corporate gifting hampers (Follow Your Heart, Mover & Shaker, The Legendary Clan, Christmas in a Bottle, Toast of the Town, Tried and True) and bulk/trade sales through the dedicated trade services programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ahascragh Distillery produces and sells premium Irish whiskey (Clan Colla 7-20 Year Old aged collection and UAIS triple blend) and gin (XIN Gin) from Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery in County Galway. The company sells its spirits directly via its own e-commerce storefront, through international stockists, and through Amazon UK, while operating an on-site visitor experience that includes guided distillery tours, fine dining at The Clan Colla Restaurant, a Cask Ownership Programme with blockchain-backed traceability, and a corporate gifting programme with curated hampers.

Product overview

Ahascragh Distillery operates as Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery producing a portfolio of premium Irish spirits. The core product portfolio includes: XIN GIN (a juniper-led dry gin with Asian influences featuring persimmon, citrus, and cinnamon notes); UAIS Irish Whiskey (a triple blend of Pot Still, Single Malt, and Single Grain whiskeys); and the Clan Colla Irish Whiskey Collection (super-premium aged whiskeys ranging from 7 to 20 years with various cask finishes including Amarone, Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, and Rum). Additional offerings include corporate gift hampers, a cask ownership programme for whiskey investment, distillery tours, and The Clan Colla Restaurant fine dining experience. The company markets internationally across Ireland, US, UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, and France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clan Colla: Super-premium collection of hand-selected Irish whiskey releases, including Single Malt, Blends, and Single Grain expressions aged 7-20 years.
• UAIS Irish Whiskey
• XIN GIN

Products and services

• XIN GIN A juniper-led dry gin with fresh citrus notes of orange zest and lemongrass combined with exotic Asian persimmon fruit, held by an earthy herbaceous undertone of dill and cinnamon spice. Represents the cultural fusion of Irish and Asian influences.
• UAIS Irish Whiskey A unique fusion of 25% Pot Still, 25% Single Malt, and 50% Single Grain Irish whiskeys, aged in Ex-Bourbon & Virgin Oak casks. Named for Cairel Colla Uais, one of the famed Three Collas brothers who ruled ancient Ireland.
• Clan Colla Irish Whiskey Collection Super-premium collection of hand-selected Irish whiskey releases including multiple age statements (7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 20 Year Old) and special finishes (Amarone, Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, Panamanian Rum). Part of the Family Bond Series.
• Corporate Gift Hampers Curated corporate gifting packages including Follow Your Heart (Xin Gin Hamper, €74), Mover & Shaker (Xin Gin Cocktail Hamper, €110), Tried and True (UAIS Lovers Hamper, €80), Toast of the Town (UAIS Lovers Hamper, €80), Christmas in a Bottle (Clan Colla 7YO, €110), and The Legendary Clan (Clan Colla 11YO, €130). Designed for corporate clients, client entertainment, and bulk/wholesale purchasing.
• Cask Ownership Programme Programme allowing individuals, families, groups, or corporate entities to purchase whiskey casks. Includes 3 years of insured maturation, opportunity to fill own cask with cask number and traceability, 200ml spirit sample, annual cask visits, and bottling services. Cask types include Bourbon, Rum, and Oloroso. Features blockchain-backed digital deed for full traceability. Storage beyond 3 years is €100 per annum; name stencilling on cask head is €50 per cask.
• Distillery Tours Various tour experiences including Standard Tour (€20 per person, daily, 3 tastings), Premium Tour (€35 per person, daily, 4 tastings with chocolate and cheese pairings), Luxury Tour (€99 per person, limited dates, 5-course tasting menu paired with spirits), Charcuterie & Whiskey Board (€49, serves 2), and Warehouse Tour with Founder Gareth McAllister (€99 per person, limited dates, tasting unreleased spirits).
• The Clan Colla Restaurant Fine dining restaurant at the distillery showcasing local ingredients with whiskey and gin at the heart of every dish. Open Thursday to Saturday, 6pm to 11pm. Includes a Function Room with capacity up to 100 guests for corporate events.
• Ahascragh Distillery Gift Card Electronic gift card available in denominations from €10 to €250, unlocking access to premium spirits, merchandise, and on-site experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 706 tonnes CO2 saved per year through renewable energy distilling
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leopardstown RacecoursecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 August 2024Xin Gin is the official Premium Gin Partner of Leopardstown Racecourse. The partnership began on 8th August 2024 during the Bulmers Live at Leopardstown event. Xin Gin is featured across all public and hospitality areas of the racecourse and sponsors the Group 3 'Xin Gin Ballyroan Stakes' race. The partnership aligns Xin Gin's brand of premium quality and cultural sophistication with Leopardstown's world-class racing atmosphere.
• Bettersea DrinkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2024Xin Gin launched in Croatia through distribution partner Bettersea Drinks. The expansion marks Xin Gin's entry into the Adriatic market, bringing the award-winning Irish gin with its unique blend of European and Oriental botanicals to Croatian consumers.
• The Proper Chocolate CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAhascragh Distillery partnered with The Proper Chocolate Company, one of Ireland's few Bean-to-Bar chocolate makers based in Dublin, to create a unique Xin Gin Dark Chocolate bar. The bar combines Xin Gin with Costa Rican Nahua Cocoa Beans, hand-roasted and refined in Dublin.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teeling Whiskey Distillery: Dublin-based craft Irish whiskey and gin producer with a visitor centre and globally distributed premium portfolio. Highly comparable Irish craft distillery with similar DTC, tours, and aged-statement whiskey strategy; Ahascragh's distillery manager Cáit Baxter previously worked at Teeling.
• Dingle Distillery: Kerry-based craft Irish whiskey distillery producing single malt and premium small-batch releases with international distribution. Direct comparable on craft Irish whiskey production and export-led growth model; Cáit Baxter was Senior Distiller at Dingle before joining Ahascragh.
• Glendalough Distillery: Wicklow-based craft Irish distillery producing premium gin and whiskey with sustainability storytelling and international retail presence. Closest comparable on Irish craft, sustainability-led brand positioning, and multi-category (gin + whiskey) premium portfolio.
• West Cork Distillers: Cork-based independent Irish whiskey and gin producer with a broad aged portfolio and global distribution. Comparable on premium Irish whiskey range, gin line, and export-led growth in EU and US markets.
• Pearse Lyons Distillery: Dublin-based small-batch Irish whiskey distillery inside a historic building, with visitor tours and premium aged expressions. Comparable on craft Irish whiskey in heritage setting plus distillery tourism model.
• Blackwater Distillery: Waterford-based craft Irish gin and whiskey producer with sustainability focus and visitor experience. Comparable on craft multi-category spirits portfolio with sustainability narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Kilbeggan Distillery: Midlands-based Irish whiskey distillery operated within Beam Suntory's portfolio, with visitor centre and premium expressions. Comparable on Irish whiskey production and distillery tourism, though part of a much larger multinational distribution network.
• Slane Distillery: Meath-based Irish whiskey distillery co-founded with Brown-Forman, combining premium whiskey with live music venue and visitor experience. Comparable on premium Irish whiskey plus distillery tourism and brand-ambassador event partnerships.
• Bushmills Distillery: One of Ireland's oldest licensed distilleries (now under Proximo Spirits) producing a wide aged Irish whiskey portfolio with global distribution. Broad incumbent benchmark for aged Irish whiskey pricing, range depth, and international retail presence.
• Jameson (Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard): World's largest Irish whiskey brand, owned by Pernod Ricard, with iconic distillery experiences at Midleton and global retail dominance. Sets the competitive benchmark for Irish whiskey category scale, distribution, and consumer mindshare that craft peers like Ahascragh must challenge.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ahascraghspirit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahascragh-distillery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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