Dublin Liberties Distillery

What Dublin Liberties Distillery does

Dublin Liberties Distillery (legal entity Dublin Whiskey Company Limited, Irish company #526731) is a privately held distillery and visitor experience founded in 2019, operating from a 1700s-era building at 33 Mill Street in Dublin's Liberties district (registered office in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois). Production is built on a triple-distillation system comprising a 10,000-litre wash still and 6,000-litre intermediate and spirit stills, a 2-ton mash tun, and 100,000-litre fermentation vessels, with a stated nameplate capacity of over 500,000 litres of new make spirit annually. All malt is sourced from Irish farmers and water is drawn from the distillery's own well; sustainability features include heat recovery, motion-sensor LED lighting, and spent grain/pot ale returned to local farms as animal feed.

The product portfolio is segmented into the premium Dublin Liberties single malt series (Oak Devil 5yr through King of Hell 27yr, finished in Oloroso Sherry, Tokaji-Hungarian Oak, Pedro Ximénez and Bordeaux Premier Cru casks), the accessible Dubliner range (Bourbon Cask and liqueur variants), Feeney's Irish Cream Liqueurs, O'Mara's Irish Country Cream, and a co-developed Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey with The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in New York. Cask-finish experimentation extends to beer-cask collaborations with neighbouring Rascals Brewing Company.

Revenue is generated across four streams: distillery tours (€18–20/person), direct product sales via on-site shop and e-commerce, B2B wholesale/distribution evidenced by ProWein Düsseldorf participation, and corporate venue hire spanning a 15-seat boardroom, a 120-seat Tannery Bar, and full three-floor hire. Marketing is multi-channel — website, Instagram (@thedublinlibertiesdistillery), email newsletter, Tripadvisor (250+ five-star reviews), GetYourGuide, and trade and community events including Whiskey Live Dublin and Irish Coffee Masterclasses supporting Liberties Community Project. Headcount is in the 11–50 range.

Name

Dublin Liberties Distillery

Legal name

Dublin Whiskey Company Limited

Website

https://thedld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dublin Liberties Distillery is a private Irish distillery and visitor experience founded in 2019, producing triple-distilled single malt whiskeys and liqueurs while operating guided tours, tastings, and corporate venue hire at its historic Liberties site in Dublin 8.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Irish Whiskey

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD)

Keywords

• Irish whiskey production
• Distillery tours
• Whiskey tastings
• Premium spirits retail
• Corporate event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Millstreet

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Distillery Tours and Tastings: Guided distillery tours with whiskey tasting experiences offered at the Dublin facility, priced from €18-20 per person.
2. Direct Product Sales: Retail sales of whiskey products (Irish whiskeys, cream liqueurs) through the distillery shop and e-commerce platform. Includes premium expressions like 27-year-old King of Hell available by request.
3. Venue Hire and Events: Corporate venue hire services across three floors including boardroom (capacity 15), Tannery Bar (capacity 120), and full venue options. Provides bar services, catering, entertainment, and optional distillery tours.
4. Wholesale/Distribution: B2B sales of Dubliner and Dublin Liberties whiskey brands to distributors, retailers, and bars globally, evidenced by trade fair participation at ProWein.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dublin Liberties Distillery produces and sells premium Irish whiskeys (aged single malts, blended whiskeys, and whiskey liqueurs) under the Dublin Liberties, Dubliner, Dead Rabbit, Feeney's, and O'Mara's brands. In parallel, it operates a visitor experience at its Dublin 8 distillery featuring guided tours, whiskey tastings, an Irish Coffee Masterclass, a retail shop, and a café/bar, alongside a corporate venue hire service spanning three floors.

Product overview

Dublin Liberties Distillery operates as both a whiskey producer and visitor experience destination. The whiskey portfolio spans two main ranges: the premium Dublin Liberties Irish Whiskey collection featuring aged single malts (Oak Devil 5yr, Copper Alley 10yr, Murder Lane 13yr, Keeper's Coin 16yr, and King of Hell 27yr), and the approachable Big on Flavour Dubliner Irish Whiskey range including Bourbon Cask, Honeycomb Liqueur, and Fiery Irish Liqueur. Additional cream liqueur products include Feeney's Original, Dubai Chocolate Style, and Crème Brûlée variants, plus O'Mara's Irish Country Cream. Beyond products, the distillery offers visitor experiences including guided tours with tastings, corporate venue hire across multiple spaces (boardroom, bar, full venue), Irish Coffee Masterclasses, and gift cards. The company also produces collaborative products such as Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey and beer cask-finished Dubliner expressions. Established in 2019, the distillery operates from a historic 1700s building in Dublin's Liberties district, utilizing a 2-ton mash tun and triple distillation system with capacity to produce over 500,000 liters of new make spirit annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dubliner Irish Whiskey: Smooth, approachable 'Big on Flavour' blended Irish whiskey range including Bourbon Cask, Honeycomb Liqueur, Fiery Irish, and beer cask finishes.
• Dublin Liberties Irish Whiskey
• Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey
• Feeney's Irish Cream Liqueur
• O'Mara's Irish Country Cream

Products and services

• Liberties Oak Devil 5 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ 5-star Tripadvisor reviews demonstrating visitor satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and historical.

• Dublin Whiskey Company LimitedcoreOthersThe operating company behind Dublin Liberties Distillery. Registered in Ireland under company number 526731. Trading as The Dublin Liberties Distillery.
• The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog (New York)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the acclaimed New York cocktail bar (originating from Belfast) to create Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey. A blended malt and grain whiskey finished in virgin American oak casks. The brand is bartender-focused with distinct flavor profiles.
• Rascals Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin 8 craft brewery providing smoked stout casks for Dubliner Smoked Stout Beer Cask Irish Whiskey. Neighboring business in the Liberties district.
• Irish Rabbit Skin Co. Ltd.historicalOthersHistorical tenant of 33 Mill Street building, dated March 8, 1938. The building dates to the 1700s and was formerly a mill and tannery.
• Liberties Community ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable recipient of Irish Coffee Masterclass event proceeds. Local community organization in The Liberties district.
• Culture Date with Dublin 8minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cultural initiative associated with Irish Coffee Masterclass events at the distillery.
• Celtic Whiskey ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent organizer for Whiskey Live Dublin 2026 where Dublin Liberties Distillery showcased products.
• 360 StageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent production partner providing photo mechanic activation at Whiskey Live Dublin 2026.
• GetYourGuideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party booking platform listing Dublin Liberties Distillery tours for international tourists.
• DrinkawareminorOthersIrish alcohol awareness organization whose logo appears on the website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dingle Distillery: Small-batch Irish craft distillery producing single malt whiskey with a visitor/tasting experience and multiple award wins — directly comparable craft scale, premium positioning, and DTC-led GTM.
• Teeling Whiskey Distillery: Dublin-based Irish whiskey distillery operating from a heritage location in the Liberties area with visitor tours, tastings, on-site retail, and a comparable craft-to-mid-scale premium single malt portfolio.
• Tipperary Boutique Distillery: Family-run single farm-origin Irish whiskey producer with premium positioning, limited releases, and DTC emphasis — comparable craft-tier peer competing for the same enthusiast and trade segments.
• Waterford Distillery: Irish single malt producer with strong terroir/branding, premium pricing architecture, and an active visitor centre; competes directly with Dublin Liberties for premium Irish whiskey listings and awards.
• Kilbeggan Distillery: One of Ireland's oldest working distilleries producing Irish whiskey with a fully developed visitor centre including tours and tastings — closely mirrors the integrated producer-plus-experience model.
• West Cork Distillers: Independent Irish whiskey producer operating at craft-to-mid scale with blended and single malt ranges, distribution partnerships, and a premium visitor experience — directly comparable in scale and product breadth.
• Powers Distillery: Historic Dublin Irish whiskey distillery (now part of Pernod Ricard) with an established visitor centre, tour operation, and premium single malt offering competing for the same Dublin tourism and trade accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Jameson (Pernod Ricard): The dominant global Irish whiskey brand; a much larger incumbent that defines the premium and standard tiers, sets pricing benchmarks, and controls distribution that Dublin Liberties must compete for in trade listings.
• Tullamore D.E.W. (William Grant & Sons): Major premium Irish whiskey brand with global distribution, a visitor centre, and broad portfolio — competes for the same on-trade, retail, and consumer occasion Dublin Liberties targets.
• Bushmills (Proximo): One of the world's oldest licensed whiskey distilleries and a major Irish single malt competitor with global distribution and substantial marketing budgets that crowd smaller craft entrants on shelf and on-trade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thedublinlibertiesdistillery
• Xx.com/WeAreTheDLD
• Facebookfacebook.com/wearethedld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-dublin-liberties-distillery

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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