County Wicklow Gets Ireland’s Latest Distillery Project

By Richard Thomas

Powerscourt Estate will become the home of Ireland’s latest distillery project according to the plans of entrepreneurs Gerry Ginty and Ashley Gardiner. The two announced plans to invest €10 million in the construction of Powerscourt Distillery, creating 18 full-time jobs with a production capacity quoted at “1 million bottles.” Giny and Gardiner hope to raise the first €5 million this year.