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NOVA WAV SONG WRITING DUO
Opens its first flagship outside of Sydney,
Founded seven years ago by husband-andwife team Gareth and Michelle McAllister, Ahascragh (pronounced Ah-Hass-Crah) is Ireland’s first eco-distillery. By blending heritage with modern innovation, they aim to creat award-winning, zero-emissions whiskey and gin to be enjoyed around the world.From the outset, the McAllisters set out to break away from the industry’s fossil fuel-heavy past. But their vision for sustainability extended beyond production. When they discovered a derelict 18th-century mill in Ahascragh village, they saw potential—not just for a distillery, but for restoration. Instead of building new, they preserved the original stonework, salvaged old equipment, and even restored the old water wheel that once powered the mill. Then they set about creating their spirits.
The distillery’s Family Bond series has since earned global acclaim, featuring UAIS Irish Whiskey and Clan Colla Irish Whiskey. UAIS—named after the 4th-century High King of Ireland, Colla Uais, an ancestor of the McAllisters—is a bold triple blend of pot still, single malt, and grain whiskeys, aged in ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks. True to Ahascragh’s mission, the bottle is made from 100% recycled glass, with a recycled paper label, a sustainable wood stopper, and a biodegradable vegetable-based seal. “Sustainability is more than just switching energy sources,” says Gareth. “We source local ingredients, reduce water usage, and make every element of packaging as eco-friendly as possible.”
For the McAllisters, creating great spirits is just part of the mission—they want to show the world that sustainability and tradition can go hand in hand in the 21st century. By prioritizing local producers and carbonneutral operations, they’ve turned a small village distillery into a global brand—one that’s setting a new standard for the spirits industry.
For further information, cask-buying, or to locate stores near you supplying Ahascragh spirits— www.ahascraghdistillery.com
Clan Colla Irish Whiskey pays tribute to Colla Uais and his legendary two brothers who together led the Clan of Colla in a long-ago Ireland of heroes and High Kings. It’s a whiskey crafted with a nod to both the past and present —just like the the distillery itself.
Xin Gin reflects both Celtic and Oriental influences in its flavor and design, and has already earned top honors, including a Masters Medal Spirits Competition, and Best in Ireland at The Gin Guide Awards three years running. at The Global Gin Masters 2023, Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World
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