Ahascragh Distillery
Ahascragh Distillery is currently in development as the founders, Michelle and Gareth McAllister, oversee the rebuilding and expansion of an historic mill building that was built in the 1800s but had been left derelict for the past 70 years. The distillery will run on renewable energy and will produce Irish whiskey and gin, as well as housing a visitors centre, café and shop. Their debut gin, Xin Gin, features persimmon fruit and is inspired by Michelle and Gareth's time living in Asia and the name 'Xin' means 'heart' in Mandarin.
  • Distillery Location: Ahascragh, Galway (Ireland)

Xin Gin

  • The Gin Guide Awards 2023: Best in Ireland
  • ABV: 43% (Base Spirit: Grain)​
  • ​Botanicals: 8 including juniper, rose, dill, lemongrass, persimmon, pineapple, lemon zest, orange zest, cinnamon.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) via Celtic Whiskey Shop
Tasting Notes: Aromas of rose, persimmon, citrus and herbal notes. On the palate, juniper, citrus zest and rose, with permisson and undertones of dill. A lingering finish of subtly exotic fruit notes with underlying cinnamon warmth.
Serving Suggestion / Garnish: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lemon Zest or Pineapple, or in a Martini or Negroni.
The Gin Guide Review: Xin Gin in a contemporary and distinctive gin, bringing together classic juniper and citrus character with floral rose, the honey and melon notes of persimmon, subtly exotic pineapple, and further Asian influence from lemongrass and cinnamon. It is a characterful, flavoursome and fragrant gin when neat, and with Tonic Water the flavours unite for a G&T that further showcases the enjoyable combination of juinper, fruitiness, herbs and citrus. - Paul Jackson, 2022

Meet the Makers

"Having lived and worked in countries across the world, we returned to Ireland with the dream of turning our passion for craft Irish spirits into a family business. When we visited the old mill in Ahascragh, County Galway, we fell in love with its story: the beautiful stonework, the history of the buildings and the character of the small village drew us in." - Founders, Michelle & Gareth McAllister
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