WATER OF LIFE

There’s a reason the Celts use the term Uisge Beatha, meaning ‘water of life’ in reference to their most celebrated drink. As the Irish proverb goes, ‘Today’s rain is tomorrow’s whiskey’ and the Celtic Isles have both in abundance. The water here gives life to industry and flavours that are renowned worldwide, with location, process and adding or omitting the 'e' when spelling Whisky or Whiskey adding to the distinct profile of each dram.

EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASSES

Explore, expound and understand the nature of drinks through masterclasses at select distilleries and locations. An exclusive education can be arranged for our most dedicated guests. If refinement and further cultivation of knowledge is wanted, we have connections to exemplary teachers.

TASTING EXPERIENCES

From novice to knowledgeable, there’s an experience for you. We can connect you with connoisseur and private tastings, or perhaps light taste-made aromatic floral sips, stirs and pours, a refined cocktail making education or lead you to venturing into a reserved cellar to claim a batch as one of your own.

IRELAND

POITÍN

There’s no better, or perhaps quicker way to warm the heart and fuel the spirit than with a wee dram of famous Irish Poitín. Emphasis should be made on the wee as Poitín (pou-teen), is essentially Irish moonshine. Its name is derived from the traditional pot stills it is distilled in, ‘pota’. and the Irish word for a hangover, ‘póit’ and can contain anywhere between 40% and 90% alcohol.

SHANNON REGION

GODS & GODDESSES COCKTAILS

DROMOLAND CASTLE

The menu in Dromoland’s exquisite cocktail bar is as ornate as its furnishings and fireplace. Take your pick from 12 signature cocktails designed and inspired by lore taken from Irish Gods and Goddesses, each drink impeccably poured and perfectly presented.

GALWAY & THE WEST

ULTIMATE GIN EXPERIENCE

ASHFORD CASTLE

Experience the world of gin, and craft a little of your own. Compare fine gins from around the world with Ireland's distinctive Drumshambo Gin, then, work a tiny copper mini-still with your selected botanicals to craft a gin that is uniquely your own.

SHANNON REGION

THE TEA ROOMS

THE BURREN PERFUMERY

Here, something sweet goes beyond scent. Take an afternoon break to relax in the rose covered Tea Rooms, with herbal teas made from the garden’s offerings and coffees from around the world. Enjoy a mouth-watering selection of organic baked goods, homemade soups, local cheeses and salads all made with organic vegetables from local suppliers.

CORK & THE SOUTHEAST

VERY RARE CASK CIRCLE, JAMESON DISTILLERY MIDLETON

CO. CORK

The Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle sets aside a select few casks of whiskey chosen for their quality and maturity earmarked for distinct patrons. Cask owners will have the services of a Midleton master distiller for consultation, may visit and of course – have tastings of their personal whiskey while it matures. If it's ready for bottling, the personalised label will show your inclusion into the Midleton family heritage of whiskey.