Known for his hands-on, traditional methods and relentless innovation, Brendan has been named Distiller of the Year multiple times, while Killowen itself was crowned Best Craft Producer in the World.

The distillery’s uncompromising approach to quality and transparency has earned it a cult following and international acclaim—most notably placing No.37 in the 50 Most Admired Whiskies in the World, second only to Redbreast among Irish brands. Not bad for a tiny operation built with repurposed materials and run on pure passion.