Drioglann Loch Measc

About the distillery

Drioglann Loch Measc is located on the shores of Loch Measc in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo, and is a small Irish distillery focused on handcrafted production. It operates in a restored, previously abandoned building and uses copper pot stills as well as reused equipment, giving the place a distinctly practical character.

History

Drioglann Loch Measc was established in 2018 and has since been rooted in its lakeside location in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. The distillery is housed in a restored building that had previously stood abandoned, telling a story of repurposing an existing site rather than building new. Here, it is not a long list of ownership changes or major industrial milestones that defines the development, but rather a clear idea of creating a small, locally anchored distillery with a craftsman’s touch. It is within this framework that Loch Measc has found its identity: a place where production is small-scale, and where the environment around the lake and the building’s history are part of the whole.

Raw materials and production

Production is based on copper pot stills and a small-batch approach, where spirit is made as handcrafted expressions. The distillery also works with up-cycled and recycled equipment, so parts of the production are based on reused equipment. This creates a picture of an operation that prioritizes practical and tailored solutions over standardized mass production. The restored building by the lakeshore is also part of the local character, because the site is designed to fit into its physical surroundings rather than simply placed there. More details about raw materials, fermentation, and maturation are not addressed in the material, but the key points are clear: small scale, copper pot stills, and a conscious choice to reuse equipment.

Visit the distillery

Visitors are welcome year-round at Drioglann Loch Measc. This makes the distillery accessible to whisky enthusiasts who want to experience the place at Loch Measc up close. There is no further information in the material about tours, tastings, or booking arrangements, but the open year-round visiting access shows that the public can drop by.

The stated opening hours are Visitors welcome throughout the year.

Philosophy and craft

Drioglann Loch Measc is driven by a clear idea of small batches and handcrafted production. Reused equipment is included as a concrete choice, and the restored building at Loch Measc gives the site a strong local anchor. It is a distillery where craft, reuse, and location are closely intertwined.

Sustainability

Use of up-cycled/recycled equipment.