Barr an Uisce Irish Whiskey

barr an uisce are award-winning premium irish whiskeys from redcross, county wicklow. the irish words “barr an uisce” literal english translation is “above the water”. it is also the irish name given to barraniskey, which is a town land set in the heart of the beautiful county of wicklow, on the east coast of ireland. with it the irish word “uisce “ or “water” in english, was used during the time irish monks first distilled what we now know to be whiskey. they 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. the founder of “barr an uisce” irish whiskey, ian jones, comes from a small village called redcross which lies just below the townland of barraniskey. our brand truly represents all that is beautiful in wicklow and ireland and celebrates the history of our