Clonakilty Distillery Ltd
Membership Status:
Approved until 31 May 2026
About the company
Clonakilty Distillery founders, the Scully family, have farmed their coastal land for eight successive generations. A commitment to both heritage and innovation has led to the revival of ancient malting barley varieties. Using these barley varities the Scully family create a range of craft whiskies and gin that honors this unique inheritance to manufacture and supply them to the domestic and international markets. Clonakilty Distillery's whiskies and gin's have no added sugar, fat or salt and are gluten free.
Injecting vibrant new life into the heart of the town, the Distillery is set to become a landmark building on the Wild Atlantic Way route to Clonakilty as they open up a "best in class" Distillery Visitor Experience in the January of 2018
Key Sustainability Commitments
Spotlight Target Area: Waste
Clonakilty Distillery have made significant improvements in their efforts to reduce waste across their premises. With a focus on reducing recyclable waste per bottle of spirit produced, the company exceeded their 2022 milestone target by 65%.
To achieve their goal, clonakilty invested in a waste compactor, allowing them to implement a more effective recycling strategy in collaboration with a new recycling service provider who can process the baled cardboard and plastic. In addition,
the provider established a unique model of integrated employment, offering work opportunities for people living with disabilities to enhance inclusion in their local communities. Due to their efforts in the past year, Clonakilty Distillery could reduce their carbon footprint, improving and future-proofing their internal processes. They solidified their commitment to working as a sustainable business that invests in environmentally friendly and socially sustainable business practices.
