Breweries & Distilleries in Down

Downpatrick, Co. Down is home to Rademon Estate Distillery, a producer of Irish spirits. The distillery offers a range of gins and whiskeys, including a 7 Year Old Single Malt, Peated Single Malt, Cask Strength Rye & Malt Irish Whiskey, and a Distiller's Duo. They also produce Shortcross Irish Poitín and various gin expressions such as Rosie's Garden Pink Gin and Citrus Drizzle Gin. Rademon Estate Distillery provides distillery tours and tastings, as well as pre-mixed bottled cocktails and gift sets for purchase online.

R&R Distillery Ireland Ltd is a Breweries & Distilleries located in Newtownards, Co. Down. The company produces a craft range of single grain whiskey and vodka. They also offer their own branded Backyard Vodka and Backyard Single Grain Whiskey. The distillery uses its own natural spring water sourced from a well on site.

This Newry, Co. Down-based Breweries & Distilleries business, Mourne Dew Distillery, produces Irish gin, whiskey, vodka, and poitín. They use a cold-distillation process, which they state uses 50% less energy than traditional methods and preserves delicate flavours. The distillery offers miniatures for selection and personalised bottles. Their products have received awards including IWSC Gold for Rostrevor Ruby Irish Gin and Single Malt Irish Whiskey, and an Irish Food Writers’ Guild Award for Pooka Hazelnut Poitín Liqueur.

Newry, Co. Down is home to Mourne Mountains Brewery, a business operating within the Breweries & Distilleries sector. Many breweries and distilleries across Ireland contribute to the vibrant local craft beverage scene, offering a range of products. These establishments often focus on traditional methods or innovative approaches to brewing and distilling, serving both local patrons and visitors. The sector is an important part of the food and drink industry in communities like Newry, Co. Down.

Killowen Distillery Ltd is a Breweries & Distilleries located in Newry, Co. Down. The craft brewing and distilling sector in Ireland is a vibrant part of the country's heritage and economy. Businesses in this industry often focus on traditional methods combined with modern innovation to create unique products. These establishments contribute to local tourism and provide a taste of Irish craftsmanship. They are a common feature of many towns and regions across the island, reflecting a growing interest in artisanal food and drink production.