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New Irish distillery project

Postby Lezlie43 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:32 am

Hi folks I am new to the site.
I am researching the possibility of establishing a single malt Irish whiskey distillery on the west coast of Ireland.
I have my site located and am in discussions to commission the legally required copper 1800 L copper pot still.
I will be seeking to to recruit the services of an experienced distiller and the role would ideally suit a retired individual who could be persuaded to come out of retirement! If anyone out there is interested or perhaps knows someone who may fit the bill, please assist. Thank you all.

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Re: New Irish distillery project

Postby JohnM » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:42 am

Hi Lezlie

That's great news. I'd say there aren't many retired distillers in Ireland, so Scotland might be the place to look. I know John McDougall did some consultancy work for the Dingle project. He might be someone to approach or he might be able to point you in the right direction - http://www.johncmcdougall.com/. He has an impressive list of distilleries under his belt.
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Re: New Irish distillery project

Postby TheWhiskeyBro » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:49 am

Also Barry Walsh (former IDL) does some consultancy work. See Drombeg spirit project.

You could try and get a place on a distilling course in Scotland...
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Re: New Irish distillery project

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:51 pm

Best wishes with your project.
I hope you keep us up to date with your progress.
I know Donohoes Drinks near me in Wexford do bottling for various companies in Ireland including IDL. I understand you are not anywhere near that yet but every little helps.
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Re: New Irish distillery project

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:15 pm

I was speaking to some people from Kilkenny about the Smitwickes brewery closing there. I was thinking that if would not be a bad idea to turn the brewery into a distillary. Just add pot stills and most everything else is in place.
With the future of Irish Whiskey looking bright this could a winner.
The old pheonix brewery in Waterford could also be converted. Great name too.
Are these the rantings of a mad man or am I onto a good idea?
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Re: New Irish distillery project

Postby Mark2bell » Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:13 am

This is great news! Have you secured a sight? I work with a group interested in funding such ventures, are you funded already?
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Re: New Irish distillery project

Postby Moytura » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:15 am

Hi Les

PM Sent on this

Thanks

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