Whiskey Week

[Michael Foggarty]

Here are the details of "Whiskey Week" the week leading up to WhiskyLive.

Monday 9th May, Rob Allanson(Editor of Whisky Mag) will conduct a tasting at The Old Bushmills distillery. Local consumer event. Duncan Taylor comes to Ireland launch night at L. Mulligan. Grocer,consumer/trade/press event.

Tuesday 10th May, Rob Allanson will take on Michael Foggarty in a Scotland v Ireland taste off event at L. Mulligan. Grocer. 7.30 pm start, consumer/trade/press event.

Wednesday 11th May, Rob Allanson continues his journey around Ireland with a visit to Kilbeggan Distillery, he will also hold a tasting in the distillery on that day.

Thursday 12th May, Rob Allanson hosts lunchtime tasting at Tullamore Heritage centre (consumer event). Lord Mayors press photo shoot at The Mansion house at 5.30 pm. Followed by a repeat of the Scotland v Ireland taste off which will be held at Brooks at 7.30 pm (corporate/trade/press event)

Friday 13th May, Michael Foggarty and Rob Allanson to host lunchtime bartender training course venue TBC, specialising in tasting and serving techniques (much needed in many of Dublin's bars).

Saturday 14th, Lord Mayor to open WhiskyLive Dublin. 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. During the event there will be an auction of the "All Ireland Blend", 1 of the 10 bottles created will be auctioned off for the Japanese Red Cross.

Various bar across Dublin city will also be offering special priced whiskey for the week and impromptu tastings from Brand Ambassadors/ distillery managers.

Your probably wondering what the All Ireland Blend is. Myself and Rob along with distillers/blenders from those from the 4 distilleries will create a blend to be bottled in a crystal decanter. The bottles will only be available to 1 for each disitllery, 1 for BMW(sponsoring Rob's bike to travel Ireland) 1 for the Mayor, 1 for Auction, 1 for the Publisher of WhiskyMagazine and 1 for me and Rob.

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

By the way Michael, congrats to Mulligans for reaching the short list for Dublin Gastropub of the year in the Santa Rita/ Life Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards. Best of luck on the night

[kurtbenoit]

The bartender course on Whiskey tasting, serving is an incredible idea. I only started really getting into whiskey about 9 months ago. In that time I've learned an incredible amount but would still be an amateur compared to most on this forum. I've also built a solid collection, of both whiskies and books. But have met only a few other bartenders who show any interest in our national spirit. The bar I work in is a magnet for tourists and they love learning (the little that I can tell them) about Irish Whiskey. So many bars in town are missing out on this niche.
Be sure to post the details about the training course when you have them confirmed.

F.A.O Michael.
Congrats on the nomination. I have been in the bar several times but only ate there for the first time 2 weeks ago. Perhaps my boasting about it clinched it for you.

[Dec]

Ohhh well as luck would have it ... I have already booked a visit to Kilbeggan on that Wed ... Happy Days !
What time is that tasting do you know ????

"Wednesday 11th May, Rob Allanson continues his journey around Ireland with a visit to Kilbeggan Distillery,
he will also hold a tasting in the distillery on that day."

[Michael Foggarty]

The tasting at Kilbeggan starts at 6.30 p.m.

However im not sure if this is invite only at present, i had to confirm my own attendance at it this morning!

[varizoltan]

The tasting at Kilbeggan starts at 6.30 p.m.

However im not sure if this is invite only at present, i had to confirm my own attendance at it this morning!

same here!

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

The tasting at Kilbeggan starts at 6.30 p.m.

However im not sure if this is invite only at present, i had to confirm my own attendance at it this morning!

Correct Michael this is invite only. I got one today and it needs to be RSVP'd