Our Alcohols
A New Take on Old Favourites
Fore Valley alcohols were founded by Oliver Guirke in 2021 & are inspired from the 7th century Fore Abbey, home to the Benedictine monks who introduced distilling to Ireland. Fore Distillery produces Golden Irish Rum, White Irish Rum & Irish Poitín.
Fore Distillery prides itself on using the finest of ingredients in small batch runs in order to ensure consistent quality and a character as individual as the storied land from which it originates. Grain used in these alcohols are grown & sourced from the Boyne Valley. Fore or also known by its Irish name Fobhair means ‘water-springs’, which provide the fresh spring water inside Fore Valley alcohols.
Fore Valley alcohols are carefully distilled using combinations of Pot & Column stills before being either vessel rested or gently matured in ex-bourbon & finished in Irish Oak to impart additional colour and flavour. These methods ensure a balance & roundness of flavour. Produced with a precise attention to detail, each of the Fore Valley alcohols are crafted to the highest standard!
Golden Irish Rum
Fore Craft Distillery nestles in the shadow of the renowned seventh century Co. Westmeath Benedictine Abbey of the same name. The name ‘Fore’ comes from the Gaelic word, ‘fobhair’, for the freshwater springs that supply the area and which we use to expertly produce our premium Fore Valley Golden Irish Rum.
The honey-coloured spirit is gently matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished with the unique qualities of locally sourced Irish Oak to impart additional colour and flavour, crafting a truly exceptional Irish Rum.
The Fore Distillery philosophy is the use of the finest ingredients in small batch runs in order to ensure consistent quality and a character as individual as the storied land from which it originates. Fore Valley Golden Irish Rum, excellent neat or as the prime constituent of mixed drinks and cocktails.
White Irish Rum
Fore Craft Distillery nestles in the shadow of the renowned seventh century Co. Westmeath Benedictine Abbey of the same name. The name ‘Fore’ comes from the Gaelic word, ‘fobhair’, for the fresh water springs that supply the area and which we use to expertly produce our premium Fore Valley White Irish Rum.
Made using local spring water and premium grade sugar cane molasses this white Irish rum is distilled using a combination of Pot and Column stills before being vessel rested to ensure balance and roundness of flavour.
The Fore Distillery philosophy is the use of the finest ingredients in small batch runs in order to ensure consistent quality and a character as individual as the storied land from which it originates. Fore Valley White Irish Rum, excellent neat or as the prime constituent of mixed drinks and cocktails.
Irish Poitín
Fore Craft Distillery nestles in the shadow of the renowned seventh century Co. Westmeath Benedictine Abbey of the same name. The name ‘Fore’ comes from the Gaelic word, ‘fobhair’, for the fresh water springs that supply the area and which we use to expertly produce our premium Fore Valley Irish Poitín.
Using a local recipe inspired by the 7th century Benedictine monks of the nearby Fore Abbey, this smooth, full body Poitín is distilled using premium malt barley, oats and the local spring water.
The Fore Distillery philosophy is the use of the finest ingredients in small batch runs in order to ensure consistent quality and a character as individual as the storied land from which it originates. Fore Valley Irish Poitín, excellent neat, on the rocks, or as the prime constituent of mixed drinks and cocktails.
Irish Pot Still Whiskey
Fore Valley Whiskey is currently maturing at Fore Distillery. Our first release is estimated before the middle of 2026. This whiskey will be a distinctively traditional Irish pot still whiskey which encapsulates a rich flavour from malted, unmalted barley and a small amount of oats to give a fine balance a smooth creamy finish with fruity notes.
Matured in ex bourbon casks the profile is expected to have a flavourful, full bodied, smooth and warm finish with delicate fruity notes. Made with local Irish ingredients, well water from the fresh water springs of Fore & inspired by ancient monastic recipes from the nearby Fore Abbey, this pot still whiskey is set to be something quite unique.
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Fore Valley Spirit Stockists
The Fore Distillery philosophy is the use of the finest ingredients in small batch runs in order to ensure consistent quality and a character as individual as the storied land from which it originates.
You can find our products online and at select specialized retailers that stock premium spirits. You can also enquire about becoming a stockist for Fore Valley Spirits.
