Wicklow Whiskey A-Go-Go

Wise man…

s the old saying goes, whiskey is an incredible invention – two doubles and you start believing you’re single again.

Which might be part of the reason that the Wicklow Whiskey Society is about to be launched.

The brainchild of Derek King and David O’Connell, the man’s timing couldn’t have been better. Given that, these days, there’s a new Wicklow whiskey launched every other week.

Derek King

Three of the distilleries – Glendalough, Powerscourt and Garden County – have their tasting ambassadors on board for the Wicklow Whiskey Society launch party in The Harbour Bar on November 2nd.

“Following in the tracks of the best in class Irish societies,” says Derek, “we want to advocate for Irish whiskey to newcomers and anoraks alike – getting great whiskey into as many hands as possible! Starting in The Harbour Bar with our launch.”

There will be 6 whiskey samplings in total, along with canapés, food platters, a welcome cocktail, a local beer and some entertainment to help that happy buzz along.

Admission for the launch is €40, which “will be deducted if full commitment for annual joining is made,” says Derek. That annual membership being €120, which gets you into all the events for the coming year.

Running from 7pm to 11pm on Thursday, November 2nd at The Harbour Bar, you can find out more – and book your spot – on the events page here, and get in touch with Derek directly on email here.