Jack Daniel’s owner plans new distillery at Slane Castle

The owner of the Jack Daniel’s brand is to build its first new distillery outside the US at Ireland’s historic Slane Castle.

Lord Henry Mountcharles sold the family’s whiskey company to American drinks giant Brown-Forman earlier this year with the company now planning a $50 million (€44m) investment to convert stables on the Co Meath estate.

The new distillery is due to open by the end of next year, employing 25 people.