A wave of celebrities poured into Donegal in Ireland last month as Russell Crowe joined a host of stars at the grand opening of the new Brand Home for The Muff Liquor Company in the village of Muff. 

The event marked a significant milestone for the Irish spirits brand, co-founded by local entrepreneur Laura Bonner.

Among the luminaries were Irish singer Ronan Keating and popular broadcaster Ryan Tubridy, all gathered to celebrate the success and expansion of the company. Although investors like Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Carr couldn’t attend in person, they sent their best wishes, with plans to visit the new Brand Home soon.

The Muff Liquor Company, founded in 2017, quickly rose to prominence with its high-quality spirits, including award-winning vodka, gin, and a distinctive peated Irish whiskey. Laura Bonner, who previously carved out a successful career in real estate, has brought a unique touch to the distilling process, using traditional methods combined with innovative botanical blends.

Gladiator star and musician Crowe, who has been touring with his band, jetted into Donegal after playing a gig at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin the night before.  

He expressed his enthusiasm for the brand, reflecting on his fondness for the unique story behind the liquor. He particularly praised the influence of Laura’s grandfather, Philip McClenaghan, a Donegal farmer and poitin maker, whose legacy inspired the spirits.

As Crowe mingled with the crowd, he shared his favorite way to enjoy the spirits: “I like it simple, I’ve been doing a mixture of passionfruit and pineapple in the sunshine, it’s a great combination.”

Pictures: Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy, actor Russell Crowe and singer Ronan Keating at the opening of Muff Liquor’s new home in Donegal, Ireland. Picture: Facebook.com/MuffLiquorCo