How moisture and protein levels in barley affect distillation
When malting barley is harvested, the moisture content in each grain will be around 15%, sometimes higher, depending on the conditions. The priority then is to dry the barley, to g
How malting works
The Malting Process Barley malt is the cornerstone of Whiskey production. However, newly harvested barley grains can’t be processed into Whiskey straight away – Th
What does ‘Cask Strength’ mean?
Cask strength is a term used by whiskey producers to describe a whiskey that has not been substantially diluted after its storage in a cask for maturation. The level of alcohol-by-
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Whiskey Lover in your life
If you’re looking for some great Christmas gift ideas for the whiskey lover in your life, or indeed for yourself, we have you sorted! Here’s our Christmas wishlist for
What’s the difference between Single Malt and Pot Still Irish whiskey?
The terminology around Irish Whiskey can be confusing, so we thought it might be helpful to explain the difference between the two. Single Malt Irish Whiskey means that all the liq
Buying a Whiskey Cask – What’s the process?
If you’re considering purchasing a cask of whiskey, you may be wondering what exactly is involved in the process – here, we break down the steps for you: The first step
Europe’s first Industrial Farmyard is at Curraghmore Estate
Did you know that Europe’s first industrial farmyard can be found right here at Curraghmore estate? Here you’ll find 5 remarkable buildings that remain in immaculate condit
A Curraghmore Ghost Story
This is probably the most well-known ghost story in Ireland – from a childhood pact becomes a ghostly presence. This one will haunt you… A manuscript of this story was foun
Launch of our Whiskey NFT Project
Innovation and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do here at Curraghmore, and so it’s with great excitement (***drumroll please….***) that we announc