Scott's Irish Whisky

About the distillery

Scott’s Irish Whisky is based in Garrison in County Fermanagh, near Lough Melvin and the Roogagh River Waterfall, with the Wild Atlantic Way within reach. The distillery builds its identity on the story of Angus Scott, a local master distiller, and on a modern rebuilding of a place with deep roots in the area. It’s a name that has already made a mark with batch releases, a striking auction, and medals at the IWSC.

History

The story begins with Angus Scott, who in 1785 is described as a master distiller who for many years distilled moonshine using water from the local area, before the first legal distillery was built. In 1788, he was taken by the local excise officer and went to America, where he is said to have become a millionaire through bourbon production. During his time there, he developed a secret recipe, which was later brought back to his hometown. In 1798, the first recorded distillery in Garrison came into being, and the project is associated with Angus Scott after his return. The modern Scott’s Irish Whisky narrative takes shape seriously from 2017 to 2022, when the distillery was constructed, the buildings were erected, and the launch was readied. The first batch was then sent to auction at the London Irish Centre, where it raised £11,000. In the same period, the range grew with a third batch, and the brand began to appear at events in, among other places, Germany, India, Belfast, and London.

Ingredients and production

The distillery’s text closely links the production to the site’s history and to the water from the local area. The story of Angus Scott begins with distilling moonshine using local water, and this connection to his home region remains central to the brand. It is a distillery that describes itself through a rebuilding of a place where Angus once distilled, and where the historical legacy functions as part of its practical identity. The specific details about mashing, fermentation, stills, and the number of distillations are not described in the material, but it is clearly evident that the water and local rootedness are a supporting part of the story surrounding the whisky.

Whiskies

The range centers on batch releases and smaller special editions. A First Batch Edition is mentioned, along with a Third Batch, a St Brigid’s Signature Batch No. 4, as well as a 5cl edition and personalized bottles in the shop. This gives the impression of a young range, where new releases and a few collector-oriented bottles play a major role. At the same time, there is clear focus on award-winning and limited batch releases rather than a large, fixed core range.

Visit the distillery

The distillery is not yet open to the public because construction is still ongoing. There are therefore no public tours or tastings to take part in at the moment. Instead, the site is located in Garrison, and visitors can come to the area to view the scenery of Lough Melvin and the Roogagh River Waterfall, which is highlighted as part of the tour into the landscape around the distillery.

Philosophy and craft

Scott’s Irish Whisky builds its identity on local heritage and on the story of Angus Scott as the historical figure who ties the site together. Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship, on the rebuilding of a distillery in his home region, and on a whisky meant to be connected to the area around Garrison. The brand also uses language and spelling as part of its positioning and clearly explains the difference between whisky and whiskey in an Irish context.

Prices and awards

• IWSC Gold Medal (2025, Gold, St Brigid’s Signature Batch No. 4)

• IWSC Silver Medal (2025, Silver, Scott's Irish Whisky Third Batch)