A 20 minute drive from Benown House B&B
"Believed to be the oldest Licensed Pot Still Distillery in the world"
Locke's Distillery established in 1757 is believed to be the oldest licenced pot still whiskey distillery in the world. For almost 200 years, until it closed in 1954, the distillery produced a traditional pot still Irish malt whiskey.
In 1982 the local community began restoring the distillery and have re-opened it as a museum.
Locke's Distillery is the only small pot still whiskey distillery remaining in Ireland, the only examples of what used to be a widespread Irish industry.

The museum is open seven days a week and there is a choice of a guided or self-guided tour. The guided tour takes about 40 minutes and shows the ancient process of whiskey making, from the mill stones, to the mash tuns, underbacks, fermentation vats, can pit stills to the casking of the final product.
In July 1997, the machinery turned again for the first time since closure. The drive shaft, pulleys and pumps are all working on a daily basis.
An exhibition in the front grain loft was opened by Her Excellency, Mary McAleese, President of Ireland on June 17th 1998. It presents a large part of the collection of distillery artefacts. This new addition greatly enhances the visits.

OPENING TIMES

April to October
9.00 am - 6.00 pm daily

November to March
10.00 am - 4.00 pm daily

Charges

Adults IR£3.25
OAP/Students IR£2.75
Families IR£8.00

Group rate available

Groups please book in advance.

Home made lunches and snacks are served daily

If you have any enquiries or wish to make a booking please phone or fax

The Project Manager
Locke's Distillery Museum,Kilbeggan, County Westmeath,Ireland.
Telephone +353-506 - 32134
Fax: +353-506 - 32201
Email lockesmuseum@iol.ie