Discover the Spirit of Ireland at Mourne Dew Distillery
Nestled in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, Mourne Dew Distillery crafts exceptional Irish spirits that blend tradition with innovation. Their premium gins, whiskies, poitíns, and vodkas celebrate a deep regional heritage. Today, more drinkers seek authentic flavours and meaningful distilling stories. Mourne Dew delivers both.
At its core, Mourne Dew honours a long family tradition in distilling. Founder Donal Farrell left his legal career behind to revive and elevate craft spirits rooted in the Mourne region. He combines historic techniques with modern cold distillation to create cleaner, smoother spirits. The results feel refined yet unmistakably Irish.
The distillery balances heritage with creativity. It produces award-winning spirits that appeal to seasoned connoisseurs and curious newcomers alike. The gin range showcases vibrant botanical profiles inspired by the surrounding landscape. Each expression feels deliberate and well-judged. Nothing tastes rushed.
Mourne Dew also celebrates Irish folklore through its poitín. This spirit nods to ancient traditions while offering surprising depth and balance. It feels bold but accessible. Many first-time drinkers quickly become fans.
The whiskey range brings warmth and complexity to every dram. Careful triple distillation and patient maturation shape a smooth, rounded character. Enjoy it neat, on ice, or in a cocktail. Every pour tells a story of patience and place.
Their uniquely cold distilled vodkas and liqueurs are of the very highest quality and have become very popular with high-end cocktail bars and Michelin starred restaurants.
Customers are invited to join the famous Mourne Dew Spirit Experience nights. These events, which take place in one of the oldest pubs in Ireland, reveal the craft behind each bottle and the passion driving the brand. Guests learn how modern methods enhance, rather than replace, traditional practices. The atmosphere remains welcoming and unpretentious.
Mourne Dew Distillery stands as a confident example of modern Irish distilling. It respects tradition while embracing innovation. Whether you’re discovering premium Irish spirits for the first time or deepening an existing appreciation, Mourne Dew invites you to taste the spirit of the Mournes.
Mourne Dew Distillery’s Pooka Hazelnut Poitín Liqueur has been crowned Irish Drink of the year 2025 at the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards for 2025.
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Multi-Award Winning
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 Whiskey: London Spirits Competition – Silver 2021 Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey: London Spirits Competition – Silver 2021
Mourne Dew Distillery spirits have used EAN-13 barcodes from Barcode1.ie since 2018.