The Irish Whiskey Awards is one of the most anticipated industry events of the year. Now in their seventh year, the awards span 21 categories, from Best Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey to Best Irish Whiskey Barrel Aged Craft Beer.
The whiskey with the highest overall score will become Irish Whiskey of the Year and the bar with the most votes will become Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year.
Last year’s awards, which took place in the new distillery at Slane Castle, saw Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength win the coveted award of Irish Whiskey of the Year, while Dick Mack’s in Dingle won Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year.
The closing date for all entries is Monday, June 24th. For details on how to enter please visit www.irishwhiskeyawards.com
Judging of the awards will take place in July and August by members of the Celtic Whiskey Club, Irish Whiskey Society - Dublin and Dingle, Cork Whiskey Society, Waterford Whiskey Society, Belfast Whiskey Club and Kilkenny Whiskey Guild.
Members of the trade will be judging the white spirit categories, as well as the whiskey barrel-aged beers and liqueurs, which will take place at separate tasting sessions in August.
The event was created by Celtic Whiskey Shop, who are also behind Whiskey Live Dublin and Gin Experience Dublin.
Owner Ally Alpine said, “The Irish Whiskey Awards recognises both the emerging and established producers in the industry and we’re delighted that it has become such an important date in the Irish events calendar.”
The awards take place on Thursday, October 17th, and will commence with a tour of Dingle Distillery followed by a drinks reception and the awards ceremony in their warehouse.
Tickets, including transport from Killarney and from the distillery to the awards, will be available on September 16th from the Celtic Whiskey Shop on Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
All proceeds will go to their charity partner Mary’s Meals to help feed children in impoverished areas of the world. Strictly over 18s event - I.D. is required.
