The Shed Distillery
Ireland
A fully-guided experience including an expert tasting of Drumshanbo Single Pot Irish Whiskey with one of our curious ambassadors and finishing with a refreshing Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic at the Honey Badger bar in our majestic botanical glasshouse.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Drum-shan-bo, a village nestled in the heart of County Lee-trim, where the pace of life reflects the steady, rhythmic flow of the nearby River Shannon. You are standing before the gates of The Shed Distillery of P.J. …
Listen in the app2The Courtyard and the Architecture of Curiosities
As we move into the courtyard, the visual identity of The Shed Distillery reveals itself to be strikingly unique, diverging from the austere, industrial aesthetic one might expect from a spirit-producing facility. You will notice…
Listen in the app3The Honey Badger Gift Shop: A Cabinet of Wonders
Entering the gift shop, which is affectionately known as the Honey Badger, you find yourself in a space that feels less like a modern retail outlet and more like an old-world apothecary or a cluttered collector's study. This…
Listen in the app4The Distillation Floor: Engineering and Elements
We now enter the heart of the operation: the distillation floor. The air here is often heavy with the warm, malty scent of fermentation and the sharp, bright notes of botanicals. …
Listen in the app5The Single Pot Still Heritage: Oats and Irish Traditions
As we focus on the whiskey production, it is essential to understand the specific category of 'Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.' This is a style of whiskey that is unique to Ireland, and at The Shed, they have embraced a…
Listen in the app6The Botanical Expedition: Gin and the Sausage Tree
While whiskey is the flagship of tradition, Gunpowder Irish Gin is the flagship of the distillery’s global success. This gin is a result of Pat Rigney's extensive travels through Asia and the Orient. …
Listen in the app7The Jackalope Cafe: A Fusion of East and West
No visit to The Shed is complete without experiencing the culinary innovations at the Jackalope Cafe. This space serves as a social heart for the distillery, employing a significant number of the local workforce and providing a…
Listen in the app8The Greenhouse Bar: A Sanctuary of Glass and Light
Finally, we conclude our exploration of the physical spaces at the Greenhouse Bar, often referred to as the Glasshouse. This is perhaps the most visually stunning part of the visitor experience. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As our tour of The Shed Distillery of P.J. Rigney comes to a close, we are left with a profound sense of what is possible when vision meets community spirit. …
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What is The Shed Distillery?
The Shed Distillery is a place in Ireland with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.0476, -8.0436 |
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