GG - Tyrconnel

Born from an unexpected victory in 1876, The Tyrconnell takes its name from the chestnut colt that triumphed against the odds in the National Produce Stakes. Inspired by the moment, local distiller A.A. Watt crafted a limited-edition whiskey to honour the winning horse – an expression that soon became his most celebrated release and, before Prohibition, one of Ireland’s best-selling whiskeys. Today, The Tyrconnell lives on under the care of the Kilbeggan Distilling Company, with each bottle proudly bearing the commemorative label that recalls the colt’s legendary triumph.