Powerscourt Distillery

The home of Fercullen Irish Whiskey

The Powerscourt Distillery, set in the garden of Ireland in Enniskerry Co. Wicklow was designed and constructed by a Scottish engineering group called Forsyths, one of the world leaders in the supply of distillation equipment.

It is a classic 3 pot still distillery, allowing Powerscourt to distil, malt and potstill whiskey using both classic and traditional triple and double distillation methods. At full capacity the distillery has the potential to distil over 3 million of bottles of whiskey per year, or lay down the equivalent of 40 barrels of spirit per day.

For the frist time in over 100 years, single malt Irish whiskey is being distilled and produced right here in the heart of Wicklow and the team at Powerscourt are dedicated to creating and crafting some of the finest Irish whiskeys for future generations to enjoy.

Powerscourt Distillery Tour & Tasting €25.00 pp

A bespoke 1 hr. guided tour of our distillery and bonded maturation warehouse, followed by delicious tasting of three of our award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskeys.

Distillery Tour & Whiskey Food Pairing €45.00 pp

A 1.5 hr guided tour of our distillery & warehouse, followed by a unique food & whiskey tasting – from charcuterie meats to fine Wicklow cheese, a true discovery of taste!

Immersive Food Pairing

Discover a full sensory experience

Powerscourt Distillery offers a unique Irish whiskey & local food pairing experience. Resident food historian and Food & Beverage specialist Santina Kennedy takes visitors on a local food adventure, an authentic taste of Ireland’s Ancient East. Choosing from the finest local artisanal foods to pair with and complement the signature range of Fercullen Irish whiskeys, Santina has pioneered the Whiskey Food pairing for Powerscourt Distillery and the concept is growing in its appeal all the time. Engaging a with whiskey fans & visitors making it more accessible to join the wonderful world of Irish whiskey through Santina’s food innovative pairings & collaborations.

Santina has gained much acclaim and international recognition for her passion and persuasion in sharing the joy of Irish Whiskey Food pairings.

An rud nach leigheasann im ná uisce beatha níl aon leigheas air.

This is one of Santina’s favourite ancient Gaelic proverbs, the meaning of which translates to: What butter or whiskey does not cure cannot be cured. She says “These were the two best things an Irish home could have in the larder. The phrase shows not only the reverence the Irish have for their local dairy products and, of course, their whiskey, but it also hints at something that has always existed but is now being more fully appreciated: the combination and intersection of Irish food, drink, and culture.”

Santina points to the superb raw materials at the heart of Irish cuisine. “We have the best dairy produce in the world; we have a fantastic culture of producing artisanal, family-farm produced food items.” All of which can work with Irish whiskeys.

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OUR VISITOR CENTRE

Monday-Saturday | 10:30am to 5:30pm (Closed on Mondays in January)
Sunday | 12:00pm to 5:00pm

 

If you wish to book a bespoke tasting experience, we can offer a private tasting experience. Please contact us for more information should you wish to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a tasting with family or friends.

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