US drinks firm to buy Sligo-based Lough Gill Distillery

Sazerac plans to develop the over 100-acre site, including the original demesne of Hazelwood House, with the aim of creating a whiskey facility and visitor attraction

Sligo-based Lough Gill Distillery is to be acquired by American spirits giant Sazerac Company.

The acquisition, announced today by Hazelwood Demesne Ltd, owners of Lough Gill Distillery, includes full control of the distillery and the Athrú whiskey brand.