The Great Northern Distillery
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The distillery in brief
The Great Northern Distillery, located in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, was established in 2015 by John Teeling, founder of Cooley Distillery. Built on the site of a former Harp Lager brewery, it is one of Ireland's largest independent distilleries. The distillery produces a wide range of Irish whiskeys, including both malt and grain spirits, often for other brands as well as its own labels.
Core bottlings
Timeline
- 2015 The Great Northern Distillery is established in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, by John Teeling.
- 2015 The distillery begins production on the site of a former Harp Lager brewery.
- 2015 It is designed to produce both malt and grain whiskey, making it a versatile producer of Irish whiskey.
- 2015 The distillery quickly becomes a significant contract distiller for various Irish whiskey brands.