Connacht Rugby Partners with Ahascragh Distillery as official drinks partner
The distillery built within a restored nineteenth-century mill recently opened its doors to the public (Photo via Connacht Rugby)
Two prominent West of Ireland brands have come together in a new long-term partnership.
Ahascragh Distillery is Ireland’s first zero-emissions whiskey and gin distillery. Following a €10 million investment, the distillery built within a restored nineteenth-century mill, recently opened its doors to the public. Offering guided tours, along with tastings of their Clan Colla Irish Whiskey, UAIS Irish Whiskey, and Xin Gin.
Gareth and Michelle McAllister, founders and managing directors, Ahascragh Distillery said: “We have found the perfect fit with Connacht Rugby. Our mission is to help family and friends celebrate meaningful moments and occasions and we look forward to doing just that in Galway sports ground throughout this season and into the future.”
Philip Patterson, head of commercial & marketing, Connacht Rugby, said: “Ahascragh Distillery personifies all that is good about the West of Ireland right now…We believe working together with Ahascragh Distillery will help both brands achieve success in the years ahead and we look forward to collaborating with them into the future.”
