About Us
OUR WHISKEY. OUR HERITAGE.
From the place where the grass is ‘a green’ like no other green in the world. A place entombed in ice for thousands of years and then sculpted by giant glaciers. Today, if you are lucky enough to stand at the church door of St. Patricks Barraniskey at sunset, you will see just why Co. Wicklow is called the Garden of Ireland.
The Irish words “Barr an Uisce” (pronounced Bar on Ishka) literal English translation is “above the water”. It is also the Irish name given to Barraniskey, which is a townland set in the heart of the beautiful County of Wicklow, on the East Coast of Ireland. The Irish word “Uisce“ or “water” in English, was used during the time Irish monks first distilled what we now know as whiskey. The monks called it “Uisce Beatha” meaning water of life.
Known as the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow represents all that is stunning in Irish countryside. With its fresh water streams, rolling hills, lush forests and majestic views, it offers all that is expected when we think of Ireland.
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redcross village
REDCROSS
The founder of “Barr an Uisce” Irish Whiskey, Ian Jones, comes from the small village of Redcross, which lies below the townland of Barraniskey. Redcross was a major stopping point for horse and carts travelling from southern Ireland to Dublin many years ago. People who travelled along the East Coast of Ireland found themselves in the village. Redcross became a meeting point for gossip, news, culture and music.
Redcross and Barraniskey were both affected by the penal laws many years ago. In 1803 the Barraniskey church was built for people who moved from the village. The copper coloured Cross still stands in the graveyard in Redcross to this day.
THE FAMILY PUB
Ian’s family have a long history in the business. Ian’s great grandfather owned a rural pub and following in that tradition, Ian’s family-run pub set in the rolling hills of County Wicklow, is a hub of Community activity and life over one hundred years on from his great-grandfather’s story. It is in this pub in Redcross where friends and families come together and enjoy music and laughter. Our Brand truly represents all that is beautiful in Wicklow and Ireland. Barr an Uisce celebrates the history of our townlands and culture.
Our Team
Jason Stubbs
Managing Director & Co Owner
Victoria Fedorkan
Sales & Marketing Manager
Quality & Sustainability
Barr an Uisce is delighted to be part of Bord Bia’s Origin Green Programme – the world’s first national food sustainability programme.
We’re working with Bord Bia to implement the Origin Green Programme, aiming to deliver real improvements in how we reduce waste, improve our use of energy and generally do our bit for the environment.
The Local Enterprise Office provides us advice, information and support to us in growing our business.
