Visiting the new Teeling Distillery in Dublin? If so, you are about to discover the history of Jack and Stephen Teeling and their vision for a new distillery in the city. The Teeling brand is the first new distillery in over a century. The whiskey is aged in oak barrels to ensure the best quality. This makes Teeling Whiskey the perfect for cocktails. The company produces its flagship Single Malt and expressions. The Teeling Distillery is set to be Dublin’s first brand new distillery in over a century.
Teeling Distillery
The story of the Teeling Distillery began in 1782 with the founding of the company by Walter Teeling. The name was inspired by the phoenix, a mythical bird with the power of regeneration. The distillery’s brothers bear the same surname as their founder. This family tradition has continued for centuries. Today, the brothers live just a stone’s throw away from the original distillery.
The Teeling name is synonymous with Irish whiskey. It was first produced in Dublin in 1782 by Walter Teeling. At that time, the capital city had over thirty-seven independent distilleries. At one time, most were located in the liberties district, known as the whiskey triangle. In the early 20th century, the distillery was purchased by a member of the Jameson family. It is now a popular Irish whiskey and has a history dating back to the early eighteenth century.
The new distillery opened in 1976 near the site of the old company. It was the first new distillery in the city in over 125 years. The new distillery follows the traditional methods of whiskey distillation and has produced the world’s best-selling Irish whiskey since then. The Teeling Distillery’s location is also notable because it is the first Irish whiskey production site in Dublin since Jameson relocated to Cork.
Jack and Stephen Teeling
The history of the Teeling distillery is as rich as the whisky itself. Established in the 18th century, Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in 125 years. The distillery won the ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ award at the 2021 Icons of Irish Whiskey Awards. The distillery is named after Teeling’s three daughters. Today, the distillery has become an icon of Irish whiskey revival and the Teeling family’s role in this.
The Teeling brothers first began their career at the Cooley Distillery. They attended Trinity College Dublin and later completed a master’s degree in international business. After graduating from college, Stephen and Jack Teeling joined the Cooley Distillery and worked there with their father. In 1987, they became the two distilleries in Ireland. The Teeling brothers began distilling whiskey with their father and later branched out on their own.
The Teeling 24 YO distillery produces whiskey using 50% malted barley and 50% unmalted barley. The company purchases barley directly from producers, while malt is bought from malthouses. The company’s modern mill, which features a mash tun, is from the Steinecker company near Munich. It also features three copper-lined, stainless steel washbacks. And, like its predecessors, the Teeling distillery also produces its own brand of whisky.
Dublin’s first new distillery in over a century
The Teeling Whiskey Company has just opened a brand-new Irish whiskey distillery in Dublin, Ireland. It is the first new distillery in the city in over a century. If you’re interested in whiskey, you should definitely check out the Teeling Distillery, which opened in May 2015.
The distillery has opened in a converted church. It is located a short walk from St Patrick’s Cathedral, the city’s most famous landmark. It offers free tours and beautiful grounds outside. In addition to tours, you can also check out the Marsh’s Library, an interesting 300-year-old building with a fascinating history. Bullets from the 1916 Easter Rising can be found among the books on display. There are also some interesting tomes dating back to the 15th century.
The Teeling Distillery is located in Dublin’s historic distilling district, a 20-minute walk from the city centre. Visitors can take a tour of the fully-operational distillery, sample Teeling whiskey and explore the Exhibition Space. The tour is also informative, allowing you to understand the history of whiskey in Dublin. You’ll leave with a better appreciation of Irish whiskey and Irish culture.