IWS Dingle's "Decade of Dingle" Subscription
The story of the Irish Whiskey Society in Dingle began on April 5, 2013, with the very first tasting held in the legendary Dick Mack's Pub. This sold-out event was a landmark occasion, featuring the first public launch of the Teeling 21 year old Silver Reserve in the line-up. Two further annual tastings followed in the subsequent years, laying the foundation for something greater.
In 2016, following consultation with the main society committee, Peter White volunteered to establish a local chapter. Alongside Finn MacDonnell, the new venture was successfully launched. While there were some very lean periods in the early days, the dedication of the Dingle community has led to the vibrant success we celebrate today, with a stable membership of around 50 devoted enthusiasts enjoying monthly tastings.
It is with great pleasure that the society committee, in collaboration with local members Peter White, Finn Mac Donnell, Barry Rogers & Debbi Lewang, announce a 10-year commemorative bottle to celebrate this remarkable occasion: The Dingle Chapter Decade Blend.
A Truly Unique Dingle-Inspired Release
This commemorative bottle will be available exclusively to current Irish Whiskey Society members as a heartfelt thank you for your support and dedication over the past decade. Round 1 of subscriptions opens on our website at 7:00pm on Monday 1st December.
If there are any bottles remaining, we will open a second round of subscriptions on Monday 8th of December at 7:00 pm. Depending on availability, members may be able to secure a second (or possibly third) bottle at that time.
To avoid ‘bottle flipping’ Society subscription bottles may not be sold by members to third parties (e.g. auction sites) for a period of three years after receipt. Records of bottle numbers are maintained for this reason.
Payment through the website is the one and only way for members to subscribe to this bottling. Once you are fully paid up & member at the time of 01/05/2025, you have acquired the right to subscribe to one "Decade of Dingle" bottle.
IWS Annual General Meeting 2024
Thursday, 11th December, 7 PM, Wynn's Hotel
Proposed Agenda
President's 2025 Review
Treasurer's 2025 Report
Events Review and Update
Casks Advisory Group Review and Update
Committee Election
A.O.B.
Proposed President & Vice President
Nominees for the position of President shall have previously served on the Committee or shall have been a member in good standing for at least one calendar year at the time of the election. (Ref Article 26).
A new Vice President will be appointed by the incoming President and Committee. The Vice President's role is to stand in when the President cannot attend a meeting or to accede should the President step down before the end of the term (Ref Article 28). The outgoing President attended all meetings and has served the full course of one term.
Proposed Committee
President
Ali Kavanagh
Vice PresidentAppointed by the incoming President and Committee from among the committee.
SecretaryBranko Miković
TreasurerKen Gleeson
Events Team LiaisonMatthew Jones
Membership ManagerFrancis (Fran) Leavey
Publicity & Social MediaNiall Duffy
IT & Online/Web AdminMarcin Ozga
Committee Members
Advisor, Ex-Officio & Cask Advisory Group: Jack O'Shea
Advisor & Cask Advisory Group: Fionnán O'Connor
Advisor & Ex-Officio: Brían Ó Donnchadha
Advisor & Cask Advisory Group: Michael Foggarty
Events Team
The Events Team treated us to a great calendar of events this year. Our thanks and gratitude to the Events Team: Aidan, Alex, Cian, Marcel, Niall, Tara & Tommy.
We would also like to thank those members of the core committee who helped with events throughout the year and all the members who offered help at events.
All assistance at events was greatly appreciated and the Events Team is always looking for new members who bring new event ideas, new perspectives and new friends to the community.
Volunteers & Getting InvolvedNominations are invited for any position on the Core Committee. Please note that the deadline for submitting nominations is noon on Wednesday, 3rd December. If any member wishes to enquire about available roles or offer skills that could benefit the society, please send an email to the IWS Secretary branko.mikovic@irishwhiskeysociety.com
AGM - Attendance, Voting & Constitution
This is a Members-only event and will be held on Thursday 11th December at 7PM in Wynn's Hotel (Abbey Room), Dublin 1 (refreshments will be provided). An event will be set up on the website beforehand to allow members to book their attendance in due course. Although the event is free, registration is required.
So that we can able to look into any issues you may wish to discuss in advance of the meeting, we would appreciate if you could send questions ahead of the AGM by email to IWS President president@irishwhiskeysociety.com
The Society's Constitution is available through the online membership system by logging into the website and visiting the Membership Area.
Thank you for your continued membership. We look forward to welcoming you at the AGM and hope to see you again soon.
Sláinte,
Ali & the IWS Team
As usual, this event is being held to commemorate our dear friend and supporter Mary Ferriter who sadly passed away five years ago this month and also to remember Oliver Hughes whose magnificent idea it was to start making whiskey here in the first place. We all knew Mary and how considerate, kind and generous she was. She was a terrific supporter of the Irish Whiskey Society and its chapter in the town and was delighted to have such an organisation here on her doorstep in Dingle. In the event that she could not attend a tasting, she always purchased 2 tickets for the lads with whom she worked. She also sent her husband P.J. along in her stead. Oliver was the instigator and the driver behind the town's distillery and his son Elliot now leads the distillery on its journey.
Some of their family may also be in attendance.
We are proud to have Dingle's resident distiller Paddy Foley to present an excellent repertoire of the Dingle spirit on the evening and there are bound to be some amazing whiskeys to be imbibed so get booking as everyone will want to pay tribute to their memories.
This event is free to all fully paid up members.
Whiskeys Tasted:
F of the year series is set to launch eight editions. following
We have worked with eight of the country’s best distilleries and producers, focussing on smaller and independent operations to source some new, upcoming or as-yet-unreleased whiskeys.
Event Booking Terms & Conditions: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/IWS-In-Person-Events
