Mountcharles plans own distillery after Slane castle whiskey supply cut off

All it took was one good family night and three thirsty nobles to choose the blend for Slane Castle Whiskey.

But the decision by the owners of nearby Cooley Distillery not to supply whiskey to independent operators means the castle’s casks will soon be empty.

That infuriates Lord Henry Mountcharles, who plans to turn the castle — home to concerts since 1981 — into a distillery. Lamenting the decision by the American multinational Beam to halt supplies, he said Slane Castle Whiskey had gained acceptance abroad, particularly in the US. Slane Castle Irish Whiskey has been targeting the premium US market, with Irish prices of €50 a bottle.