Mourne Dew Distillery
Mourne Dew Distillery is the first legal distillery to operate in the Mournes for many centuries.
Using a combination of conventional and their unique vacuum stills, they are able to capture the taste of the Mournes in every bottle. Their bespoke vacuum stills operate at 2% of atmospheric pressure – with temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees centigrade – allowing them to produce an incredible range of flavours and tinctures which are blended into their various offerings. Their maturation techniques and wood policy for their poitíns and whiskeys are the subject of joint and ongoing research between them and Queen’s University of Belfast.
What They Do
Irish Whiskey, Craft Irish Gin, Poitín and vodkas
Products
Irish Whiskeys, Kilbroney and Rostrevor gins, Pooka poitíns and Vodkas. Whiskeys – Currently they produce two stunning award winning Mourne Dew Irish Whiskeys, our heavenly Mourne Dew Single Malt (43% abv) characterised by a wonderfully peated element, and a smooth, triple distilled Mourne Dew Blended Irish Whiskey (40% abv). Kilbroney and Rostrevor Gins – Kilbroney Premium Irish Gin (42% abv) delivers a taste of fresh, uplifting citrus followed by elegant, rounded floral tones. Delicate juniper notes are beautifully complemented by hints of both spice and citrus, giving a long and complex finish; made possible by a fusion of sweet florals and light herbal flavours. Rostrevor Ruby (40% abv) delivers a burst of unmistakable strawberry and fresh floral aromas. A fusion of sweet raspberries and strawberries with a hint of mint. Finishing first, with a fruity and floral wave followed by a warm spicy tapered finish. Pooka Poitíns – They use a blend of malted barley and grain spirit to create their Pooka Blend no.1 (43% abv). Their Poitín Hazelnut Liqueur (35% abv) is a favourite among amateur and professional mixologists alike, with its versatility. Mourne Dew Irish Vodka – Their newly released 6 x Distilled Irish vodkas are velvety smooth. Available in either original or Wild Mourne Rose, these vodkas are perfect to be enjoyed neat, in a cocktail or with a mixer of your choice.
Awards
Kilbroney: London Spirits Competition – Silver 2021 IWSC – Bronze Medal 2020 The Gin Guide - First Prize - Contemporary Gin of the Year 2019 Recommended from The Gin Guide 2019 Irish Gin Distillery of the Year 2019 Rostrevor: IWSC – Gold Medal, 96pts 2020 Irish Gin Awards - Speciality Gin of the Year 2019 Gin Guide - Runner Up –Flavoured Gin of the Year 2019 Gin Guide –Recommended from Gin Guide Awards 2019 Irish Gin Awards - Gin Newcomer of the Year 2019 Pooka Blend no.1 : Blas na hEireann – Winner of Clear Spirits Category 2019 Pooka Hazelnut: London Spirits Competition – Silver 2021 Blas na hEireann finalist 2019 Mourne Dew Blended Irish Whsikey: London Spirits Competition – Silver 2021 Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey: London Spirits Competition – Silver 2021
Where To Buy
Throughout NI in independent retailers, bars and restaurants. For full stockist information please visit the website.
