Irish Whiskey Bar of The Year 2014.

[PaulG021]

Hi everyone,
The Whiskey Bar of The Year Awards closes this Friday and was wondering if any one out there might consider us for a nomination.

We are new to the Society and I'm not sure if its' politically correct' to even ask but we would really love to get a few votes or even a mention.

The bar is Garavan's Bar in Galway and it would be fantastic just even get a mention as we have been expanding our range quite a bit over the last few years and we currently have approximately 120 Whiskeys and growing.

I hope I haven't broken any rules of the Society/ Forum.

Thanks again for considering.

Paul.
Cheers.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Best of luck Paul.

We should also thank Dick Macks in Dingle for helping with the now Society tasting down there. Perhaps we could start one with you too. That would have 2 provinces covered.

[PaulG021]

Thanks so much for your reply, hopefully we might get a mention somewhere in the competition.

I mentioned this to a few customers from time to time about a society and to be honest there was not much of a response. The feeling I got was people certainly liked trying new whiskeys but felt that they might be out of there league when it came to a society meeting. I might try a few whiskey appreciators again and see how it goes.

Thanks again.

Best wishes.

Paul.

[patricksparis]

Does the bar have to be in Ireland to be eligible?

[PaulG021]

Hi Patricksparis,
There was a section for Ulster / Munster / Leinster and Connaught and one section for International.

I think the voting may have closed at this stage, the deadline was the 12th of September, but rest assured you have one vote as I voted for you in the International Category.

Best of luck.


Paul.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Does the bar have to be in Ireland to be eligible?

here too. I'm glad they put in the international section.

I'm not sure when the deadline is.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Thanks so much for your reply, hopefully we might get a mention somewhere in the competition.

I mentioned this to a few customers from time to time about a society and to be honest there was not much of a response. The feeling I got was people certainly liked trying new whiskeys but felt that they might be out of there league when it came to a society meeting. I might try a few whiskey appreciators again and see how it goes.

Thanks again.

Best wishes.

Paul.

Peter organised the tasting in Dick Macks in Dingle. Some society members came to it but most were locals. Most tastings I've went to over the years were attended by enthusiasts. I love trying different ones and its great going to tasting because it easier to try a sample rather than buying a bottle.

I know there are a group a lads in Clare who regularly try out different whiskeys and yet they are not affiliated with a society. I don't know what pub they go to but I'll have to look it up when I'm in Clare next.

I done a tasting in Wexford in March at it was attended by locals too. Only a couple of those who attended would have any experience with whiskey.

Dick Macks has a great selection now, the tastings allowed them to get some exposure and I know the manager Finn said people come in because of different whiskeys.

I know there will be a couple of tastings outside of Cork & Dublin over the next while.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Some results from the Irish Whiskey Awards.

Connaught pub if the year - Garavans Galway.

Ulster pub of the year- Duke of York Belfast.

Leinster pub of the year- Palace bar Dublin.

Munster Pub of the year- Dick Macks Dingle

International pub of the year- Whisky & Alement Melbourne. Australia

Overall pub of the Year. Dick Macks Dingle.

Well done all. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Dingle.