Kilbeggan Distillery formerly Brusna Distillery known as Locke's Distillery




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Summary: <p>Kilbeggan Distillery situated on the River Brosna in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is owned by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beam_Suntory" title="Beam Suntory">J</a>apanese Beam Suntory. A small pot still distillery, the licence to distil dates to 1757, a copy of which can be seen in the distillery.</p> <p>Similar to many Irish distilleries, Kilbeggan endured financial difficulties during the early 20th century, and ceased operations in 1957. However, the licence was maintained and the distillery was later refurbished, with distilling recommencing on-site in 2007.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irishwhiskeyreview/message