Cooley distillery was founded in 1987 by John Teeling on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth, Ireland. Established within a former industrial alcohol facility, it became the first new Irish whiskey distillery to enter production in over a century.
At a time when triple distilled whiskey was the prevailing style, Cooley championed alternative approaches, producing both double distilled single malt and peated Irish whiskey. Known for its characterful and often distinctive style, Cooley's whiskey combines fruit led sweetness with impressive weight and texture.
We appreciate Cooley for the range of spirit styles produced. Its fruit-led character can work particularly well with bourbon cask maturation, while sherry, Madeira, port and Caribbean rum cask finishes add layers of richness and complexity.
