| Country | ireland |
| Region | County Mayo |
| Established | 2018 |
| Owner | Independently owned (Drioglann Loch Measc Teo) |
| Type | Single Malt Irish Whiskey (craft distillery, also produces gin and vodka) |
| Number of stills | Four copper pot stills |
| Visitor center | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Phone | n/a |
Lough Mask Distillery is an Irish whiskey distillery located in Tourmakeady (Tuar Mhic Éadaigh), on the shores of Lough Mask in County Mayo, Ireland. It was founded in 2018 and is independently owned and operated by its founding team through the company Drioglann Loch Measc Teo. It is one of only a small number of licensed distilleries in Connacht, operating in the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht region of west Mayo.
Lough Mask Distillery was established in 2018 inside a restored, previously derelict building on the shore of Lough Mask (Loch Measc in Irish), which the founders rebuilt largely by hand. The project was led by local head distiller Andrew Burke Hastings, alongside general manager Niamh Seoighe, with a stated focus on small-batch, instinct-driven craft production rather than industrial-scale output. The distillery began by producing gin and vodka to generate early revenue while its whiskey matured, a common model among new-wave Irish craft distilleries. In 2021 the distillery was granted Geographical Indication (GI) status for Irish Whiskey and produced its first single malt spirit, which has since been laid down to mature in American and European oak casks for a minimum of three years. The distillery has continued to expand production capacity, adding new equipment in the years since, and now sells maturing whiskey casks directly to private investors alongside offering on-site guided tours and an open day programme. Its gin has picked up star ratings in the Guide to the Whiskeys awards in 2023 and 2025.
Lough Mask's flagship spirit is the Loch Measc Single Malt Whiskey (Founder's Cask 1st Edition), twice distilled from malted barley and Lough Mask water and matured for a minimum of three years in American and European oak; ABV has not yet been publicly confirmed ahead of its first commercial release. Alongside its whiskey, the distillery produces Loch Measc Gin, made with wild local botanicals including juniper, fuchsia, honeysuckle and elderflower, a Loch Measc Cinnamon Gin (cask-finished), and Loch Measc Vodka, distilled from grain and Lough Mask water.
Lough Mask distillery is located at Coill an tSiain, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh (Tourmakeady), Co. Mayo, F12 PK75, Ireland.
Lough Mask distillery was founded in 2018.
Lough Mask distillery is owned by Independently owned (Drioglann Loch Measc Teo).
Lough Mask distillery is from County Mayo, ireland.
Yes, Lough Mask distillery welcomes visitors.
You can buy Lough Mask whisky at Glenbotal.co.uk. We currently stock a selection with free UK delivery on orders over £99.
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