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The Ardara Distillery
The Ardara Distillery
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Ardara Distillery Team

Crafting spirits
with heart and heritage

Behind every drop is a team of makers driven by Donegal’s spirit, blending generations of knowledge with bold innovation. 
Meet the people who shape Ardara’s whiskies, gins and vodkas with passion and craft.

Meet The Ardara Distillery Team

From bold distillers to storytellers and hosts,
every member carries Donegal’s spirit into each bottle and every visit.

James Doherty
Founder & CEO
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Moira Doherty
Founder, Gin Distiller & Head of Visitor Center
Cathal Mooney
Head Distiller
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Peter Boyle
Distiller
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Victor Whittington
Distiller
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Alan McHugh
Ambassador
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Declan Doherty
Tour Guide
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Kyla Taylor
Front of house
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Rosie Doherty
Seanachaí
Aongus O'Donnell
Tour Guide
Evelyn Kitterick
Tour Guide
Aoife Feeney
Tour Guide
  • Amazing distillery experience. Got to see the their own processes and standards, and learn about the special local ingredients that they solely use in their recipes. Offer some larger bottle options to go as well as smaller sampler options.
    Josh L.
  • Offer some larger bottle options to go as well as smaller sampler options. Amazing distillery experience. Got to see the their own processes and standards, and learn about the special local ingredients.
    L. Josh
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