Wild Atlantic Distillery Debuts Inaugural Whisky
The IslandMen 1921 will be the first whiskey produced by Wild Atlantic Distillery, a distillery located in Northern Ireland. This will be the first whiskey to be made in County Tyrone and Derry since 1921, and the brand hopes to restore the proud history of Irish whiskey distillation in the two counties.
Wild Atlantic Distillery in Aghyaran, County Tyrone, began producing gin and vodka in 2019. Its first whiskey will be made from cask 001, which the distillery plans to limit to 380 bottles.
In December, the final number of bottles will be revealed following the disgorging, which will take place three years after the whiskey was distilled at the distillery. The IslandMen 1921 Release honors the year in which the last distillery in the region, Watt Distillery, closed.
the distillery boasts a unique road to whisky production.
The wild, rugged and beautiful land around the Wild Atlantic Distillery nurtures the perfect conditions for creating & ageing our traditionally crafted Irish whiskey. The Atlantic Ocean provides the botanicals for our unique & distinctive gin.
Wild Atlantic Distillery Debuts Inaugural Whisky
“We are proud to continue the long history of traditional distilling in this region,” said the co-founders of Wild Atlantic Distillery, Brian Ash and Jim Nash.
“IslandMen Irish whiskey represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and celebrates the resilience, passion, and spirit of the Irish people.”
The distillery invites interested buyers to register at its website by entering a ballot before 14 December. Bottles will be available only through a lottery. The ABV and price of the limited edition whiskey have yet to be announced.
According to the company’s website “Join us in celebrating a legacy of craftsmanship that hasn’t been seen in over 100 years. Launching on the 21st of December, secure your place in the lottery for a chance to be among the select few who can claim this exclusive release.”
