Kilbeggan Distillery
Kilbeggan Distillery (formerly Brusna Distillery and Locke's Distillery) is an Irish whiskey distillery situated on the River Brosna in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is owned by Beam Suntory. A small pot still distillery, the licence to distil dates to 1757, a copy of which can be seen in the distillery.
| Location | Kilbeggan |
|---|---|
| Owner | Beam Suntory (Suntory) |
| Founded | 1757 |
| Founder | Matthew MacManus |
| Status | Operating |
| No. of stills | 2 pot stills (wash still: 3,000 L, spirit still: 1,800 L) |
| Mothballed | 1957, reopened 2007 |
| Website | www |
| Kilbeggan Distillery Reserve Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% |
| Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye | |
| ABV | 43% |
Similar to many Irish distilleries, Kilbeggan endured financial difficulties during the early 20th century, and ceased operations in 1957. However, the licence was maintained and the distillery was later refurbished, with distilling recommencing on-site in 2007.
Noted devotees of the distillery's whiskeys include British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, and Myles na gCopaleen, the Irish playwright.
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