Private Bottles from Public Houses!
13th November 2024 (Wednesday), Arthur's Pub, Dublin 8
The Irish public house, or as we fondly call it, "the pub", has long been at the heart of our social gatherings. Over the years, the pub has evolved, keeping up with popular trends, but one thing has always stayed true - our deep-rooted love for whiskey, in all its glorious forms and finishes.
Excitingly, some of the most innovative bar owners have embraced this passion, collaborating with distilleries and bonders to create their own unique, bespoke whiskey bottlings.
And tonight, we are thrilled to present you with five exceptional bottles from different corners of Ireland, each with its own rich story to tell. Let’s take a journey through the tastes and craftsmanship of these fantastic creations.
While we’ll provide a brief introduction to each of these rare gems, tonight is really about savoring these remarkable creations, each one a perfect snapshot of craftsmanship and time.
Booking opens on Friday 25th of October at 7.00 p.m. 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 Stripe (within 15 minutes) to secure your booking.
Event Booking Terms & Conditions: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/IWS-In-Person-Events
As autumn closes in, the Dingle Chapter of the Irish Whiskey Society are hosting an unique event presented by Chefs Kallam Moriarty and Trevis Gleason for our November tasting. After a candle-lit dinner, we'll move to a cozy room for a pairing of international whiskeys and bespoke chocolates.
We'll begin by tasting a number of single-origin chocolates with an Irish single malt to ease our pallets into the evening. Then, four more whiskeys will be paired with chocolates that Kallam will create to coax subtle (and not so subtle) flavours from both the whiskey and the chocolates.
Call it romantic, call it intriguing, call it whatever you want, but don't wait to sign up for this tasting because we're sure to be calling it "sold-out" very quickly.
There will be a bus provided to take attendees out to the venue leaving John Benny's on Strand Street at 6pm.
Price: €65
Includes 2-course dinner by Éalú at The Stonehouse.
Dinner at 6:30, Tasting at 7:30
President's Fundraiser Tasting 2024
27th November 2024 (Wednesday), Jameson Distillery,
Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
As President, I have the honour of choosing the final event of the calendar year. My aim is to schedule a memorable whiskey event for members, but in addition I have long wanted to use the opportunity to raise money for charity. I am delighted that in full support of both those goals, Irish Distillers has generously agreed to host the IWS in the Jameson Distillery Bow Street on Wednesday 27th November. Andrew Dickey, the IDL Brand Engagement and Advocacy Team Manager has tirelessly collaborated with multiple departments in Irish Distillers, and developed a fantastic whiskey experience for IWS members. The proceeds from the event and raffle will be donated to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People on Bow Street, just around the corner from the Jameson Distillery. The raffle tickets will be sold through a separate portal (details to follow). Members from around the country will have the opportunity to attend in person or online as the event will be streamed live to the IWS YouTube Channel and recorded by Gashke Productions. The evening will start at 7pm when members are greeted in the upstairs bar in Bow Street with a Jameson cocktail and some hearty food. At 8pm the tasting will be presented by Eric Ryan and Andrew Dickey.
They will guide us through 6 exquisite whiskeys from the best of Midleton including:
Registration will be €40 each and will open at 7pm sharp on Monday 4th November. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be a choice between attending in person or online. The registration price will be the same for both, as those attending in person will be offered food and those attending remotely will have sample packs posted to them. I am very grateful to Irish Distillers Limited for their generosity and to the staff who have dedicated time and resources to this fund raising event. I am also indebted to the IWS Team who have worked so hard to make this event happen. Sláinte mhaith, Brían Ó Donnchadha Terms & Conditions Event registration to members is on a first-come-first-served basis. Attendance in-person is for the named registered member only. Registration is strictly non-transferable. All cancellations will be re-allocated to the Waiting List in order. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable, if not resold to the Waiting List. The nominated charity will receive the proceeds of ticket sales and the raffle after all IWS overheads are covered. The final amount of the donation will be communicated to IWS members as soon as possible. To facilitate event organisation and staffing, a number of tickets will be sold in advance to IWS volunteers. https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/IWS-In-Person-Events