Kilbeggan Distillery, also known as Cooley Distillery, is a whiskey distillery located in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, Ireland. It is the oldest licensed distillery in Ireland, having been founded in 1757 by Joseph Teeling. The distillery has a rich and varied history, and has been owned by a number of different companies over the years. In 1775, the distillery was acquired by Robert Leckey, who modernised the distillery and expanded its production. Leckey's son, John, continued to run t...