The ambassadors who have been rambling the country and globe to raise awareness telling everyone what we already know, that Irish whiskey is the best in the world, return to Dingle to show us just what they have been showcasing throughout the year. Perhaps they'll give us a sneak preview of what may be coming down the tracks? With their usual twist. You all know the format. This year we will have several new presenters including our first female presenter at this particular event.
IWS Dingle Chapter will have several of our industry's most affable, entertaining and knowledgeable whiskey ambassadors in the same room together and just to add a bit of craic and a further twist to the standard tasting format, they will present each other’s whiskeys blind. In other words, they will be presenting not their own brands but those of the other presenters, without knowing just what it is they are presenting.
We look forward to having them explain to us just what it is that motivates them to do what they do, what their own favourite drams are and just where they see Irish whiskey in ten or even twenty years’ time. As usual, they will be open to questions from our expert audience and there are bound to be a lot of laughs on the evening.
We may also be fortunate enough to witness Crystal Master Craftsman, Sean Daly demonstrate just how he produces those beautiful Dingle Crystal whiskey glasses..
We would like to extend a very special thanks to both Sean & Adam Daly for hosting this event for us.
There will be a bus provided to bring attendees to the event from both Inch and Dingle and back to the town afterwards and this will leave Foley's bar, Inch at 18.30hrs and John Bennys pub on Strand Street at 19.00.
12th October 2023, Wynn's Hotel, Dublin 1.
For our mid month tasting, we are delighted to host Tipperary Boutique Distillery's Jennifer Nickerson as she guides us through their distilleries showcase of spirits from grain to glass.
Jennifer Nickerson, Stuart Nickerson and Liam Ahearn founded Tipperary Boutique Distillery Limited in 2014. Having spent the past few years releasing independently bottled single malt Irish whiskeys, they are now ready to release their first homegrown, single estate Single Malt Irish whiskey.
From their Fairy Tree gin and poitin, the well loved Homegrown series to the as yet unreleased Pot Still, it is sure to be a fanatic evening.
The tasting will include:
Booking opens on Monday 25th of September at 7.00pm. This will be a popular event, so please set a reminder to book on to secure your space. Join the waiting list to be notified if any spaces become free before the event. It is necessary to register and complete payment via PayPal (within 15 minutes) to secure your booking.
Event Booking Terms & Conditions: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/IWS-In-Person-Events
28th of October (Saturday), Old Carrick Mill distillery, Co. Monaghan
Dear Members,
Our friends from the Old Carrick Mill distillery invited us to the grand opening of their distillery on the 28th of October (Saturday). On that day we will be marking history by filling the first barrels in Co. Monaghan in 165 years.
On the day we will have the opportunity to sign the barrels, sample the new whiskey and try their May-Lóag core range. There will be a bar and refreshments served and a chance we will get a chance to get some insights to the new distillery!
Members who will attend the event will be also able to buy the new whiskey before they hit the market. There will be two options (new 46% bottle for 123 euros & new cask strength bottle for 150 euros). Please let us know (during the registration process) if you will be interested in purchasing any bottles.
The society will organise a bus on the day for our members.
Booking opens on Saturday 30th of September at 7.00pm. This will be a popular event, so please set a reminder to book on to secure your space. Join the waiting list to be notified as we might be able to get more spots for the event. It is necessary to register and complete payment via PayPal (within 15 minutes) to secure your booking.