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A quiet revival of craft distilling finds voice in a bold new Donegal release.

The hills were silent when we arrived, just wind and stone. Now the copper sings, steady and strong. There’s something sacred in the ritual — measured steps, warm hands, rising vapour. Every bottle we seal carries that echo

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THE ARDARA DISTILLERY WINS TWO MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

The Ardara Distillery, in county Donegal, has claimed two major international accolades at two of the world’s most respected spirits’ competitions. The victories confirm the distillery’s standing as one of Ireland’s most distinctive producers and mark a significant moment for Sliabh Liag Distillers, the company behind The Ardara Distillery.

Silkie Irish Whiskey Debuts in Dubai Duty Free

Sliabh Liag Distillers reaches a new international milestone as two expressions from its Silkie Irish Whiskey range make their debut in Dubai Duty Free, one of the world’s leading travel retail operators.

February 21 2026

Ardara Distillery 10000th Cask Fill

The Ardara Distillery Marks 10,000th Cask as It Reclaims Ireland’s Lost Style of Smoky Irish Whiskey

The Ardara Distillery has reached a defining milestone with the filling of its 10,000th cask. A moment that signals more than scale, it marks the resurgence of a forgotten style of Irish whiskey. To witness the occasion, renowned whisky writer Dave Broom travelled to Donegal, underscoring the growing international interest in The Ardara Distillery and the distinctive smoky whiskey tradition it is restoring.

November 21 2025

The Ardara Distillery Launches Ardara Single Malt Irish Whiskey

This August marks a historic moment in the revival of Irish whiskey as The Ardara Distillery, home of Sliabh Liag Distillers, proudly unveils Ardara Single Malt Irish Whiskey – a heavily peated, triple distilled, all grain-in whiskey that signals a bold revival of Donegal’s lost distilling tradition.

October 18 2025

A close-up view of three rows of small wooden whiskey barrels stacked on shelves, with each barrel face featuring a light blue circular label with white text. The labels include names such as "The Mac’s Cask," "Hughie & Mary," "Katha & Hughie," and "The Mai Cask".

Tradition meets innovation in the stills of Ardara Distillery

From triple-distilled smoky malts to maritime botanicals infused at low ABV, every spirit reflects a balance between age-old wisdom and forward-looking creativity. Our copper stills echo Donegal’s past, while shaping the whiskeys and gins of tomorrow.

October 17 2025

Red illuminated copper still against industrial distillery wall

The craft and character  of distilling in Donegal

In the hills and valleys of Donegal, distilling has always been more than a trade, it has been a way of life. Generations once passed down recipes, techniques and stories in whispers, keeping alive a craft that often lived in the shadows.

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