Chatting with Santina Kennedy Powerscourt Distillery

Irish Whiskey Passport

WHERE GREAT WHISKEY is created

By Meg Walker

Powerscourt Distillery is not only the ideal place to inspire a new generation in craftsmanship and whiskey appreciation but also the perfect setting to create whiskey. The unrivalled location offers access to the best raw materials, including the pure mineral water that filters into the estate’s underground lake from the Powerscourt waterfall. In addition, proximity to some of the best growing lands in Ireland, and enjoying a mild coastline climate, set the perfect stage for distilling and maturing Irish whiskey

Taste of Powerscourt

Powerscourt Distillery introduced a carefully selected choice of Irish artisan food products to complement the tastings of Fercullen Irish Whiskey. Resident food historian and Food & Beverage specialist, Santina Kennedy, takes visitors on a local food adventure, an authentic taste of Ireland’s Ancient East! She has chosen the finest local foods to pair with the signature range of whiskeys - a journey of discovery into Wicklow’s food and farming life. Surrounded by the barley fields of Powerscourt Estate, visitors learn how whiskey is made from grain to glass. “The concept of the Whiskey Food pairing really seems to ignite curiosity in our visitors. In a place like Powerscourt where wild and cultivated ingredients are in abundance, it’s fantastic to be able to shine a light on them through unique expressions of classic cocktails, and the wonderful local foods “ says Santina Kennedy.

Fercullen Irish whiskeys are distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa and soon to be in North America, appreciated by whiskey enthusiasts and experts alike. The team looks forward with confidence and excitement as Powerscourt distilled whiskeys comes of age and they proudly launch their first release of a blended whiskey containing malt distilled at Powerscourt. “Fercullen Falls Small Batch Irish Whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskeys, with a high malt content (50%) highlighting the unique quality and style of the Powerscourt Distillery. It is the first (legal) whiskey distilled in Wicklow in over a hundred years. The team has worked very hard to develop and deliver Fercullen Falls Blended Irish Whiskey and we are very pleased with the results.” John Cashman Head of Whiskey.