Comber Whiskey (Comber)
Updated: Oct 27
Old Comber is a historic Irish whiskey brand from County Down that was revived by The Echlinville Distillery after an absence of close to 70 years.
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Comber at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Comber |
Country and region | County Down, Northern Ireland |
Ownership / operator | Old Comber brand revived by Echlinville Distillery |
History or founding | According to the Celtic Whiskey Auction, Old Comber Whiskey was founded in 1825 and produced at the Comber Distilleries, which stood about ten miles from where Echlinville now stands.… |
Whisky identity | Revival of a historic County Down Irish whiskey name |
Visiting | Check the producer's current website for tours, visitor access and bookings. |
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The original Old Comber
According to the Celtic Whiskey Auction, Old Comber Whiskey was founded in 1825 and produced at the Comber Distilleries, which stood about ten miles from where Echlinville now stands. Whiskey Live Dublin describes it as one of Ireland's historic lost whiskeys.
The revival
The Echlinville Distillery brought the Old Comber name back, returning the whiskey to its County Down homeland. The Celtic Whiskey Auction describes the first release as a blend of premium pot still whiskeys finished in Ruby Port casks and bottled at 46% ABV, offered at auction in August 2023.
Search listings for the brand also say Old Comber was revived in 2021 and later marked 200 years with single pot still releases reported by Irish Whiskey Magazine. We did not open those pieces, so the exact release years are not confirmed here.
Gaps
This profile covers the brand and its revival only. Details of the Comber distilleries' history, current range and visitor options were not confirmed from a source we could open.
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Sources
Sources: Celtic Whiskey Auction lot page for Old Comber, August 2023; Whiskey Live Dublin brand page. Read on 21 October 2026.
What makes Comber distinctive?
Revival of a historic County Down Irish whiskey name
Comber whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Old Comber Irish Whiskey (revival) | NAS / varies | Check label | Historical, sourced or limited release. Current shop stock not guaranteed. |
These expressions are documented or historical references, not a live shop catalogue. Check the official producer for current age, ABV, release date and stock.
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Frequently asked questions about Comber
Where is Comber?
County Down, Northern Ireland.
Who is behind Comber?
Old Comber brand revived by Echlinville Distillery.
What is special about Comber?
Revival of a historic County Down Irish whiskey name.
Which whisky expressions are documented?
Old Comber Irish Whiskey (revival). Stock and exact distillation origin may vary.
Can you visit Comber?
Check the current distillery website for tours and opening arrangements before travelling.
Sources and editorial checks
Whisky Clan retains the original history and sources above. Ownership, whisky range and visitor conditions may change.
Featured photograph: Historic illustration of the Old Comber Distillery complex in County Down, labelled as an archival print, not a modern distillery photograph. Photo source and credits are listed at the bottom of this article.
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Cover image: Historic illustration of the Old Comber Distillery complex in County Down, labelled as an archival print, not a modern distillery photograph. Original source: Yard Gallery historic Comber Distillery travel poster reproduction. Reuse rights have not been independently confirmed.
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