Set in the picturesque countryside just 15 minutes from Kilkenny City, Ballykeefe Distillery is an award-winning, eco-friendly, grain-to-glass distillery that revives the lost tradition of Irish farm distilling. Proudly owned and operated by the Ging family, Ballykeefe grows and harvests its own barley on the family farm, ensuring complete quality control while operating with a deep commitment to sustainability, carbon neutrality and zero off-farm waste. The distillery produces a range of super-premium spirits, including gold medal-winning gins, vodka and poitín, and offers immersive tours by appointment, guiding visitors through the rich history of Irish whiskey, which traces its earliest written origins in Kilkenny to 1324.

Ballykeefe Gin is proudly served at Newpark Hotel, further strengthening our commitment to supporting exceptional local producers. In a true celebration of sustainable partnership, the nutrient-rich pulp left over from the distilling process is used to feed our beef, creating a circular relationship that reflects our shared dedication to quality, provenance and environmental responsibility, from field, to distillery, to plate and glass.