A warm welcome awaits whiskey lovers at a special winter retreat in Knockranny House Hotel & Spa in Westport this month, where an intimate two night escape shines a spotlight on Dingle Distillery and Donegal’s Sliabh Liag Distillery.
Taking place on the last weekend of the month, proceedings get underway with an arrival drink on Friday evening, followed by an exclusive whiskey tasting with Dingle’s Head Distiller, Paddy Foley.
He’ll be guiding guests through five expressions of Dingle’s whiskey, including two brand-new releases being introduced here for the very first time.
Expect a fascinating presentation on Dingle’s distilling heritage and the story behind its celebrated whiskeys, accompanied by a lovely selection of tasty light bites.
The following evening sees the focus migrating north-westwards to Donegal, as Sliabh Liag Distillery owner, James Doherty, hosts a pre-dinner tasting featuring five distinctive whiskeys, each revealing a different facet of that county’s emerging whiskey identity.
Afterwards diners get to savour a delicious menu created by Executive Chef Seamus Commons, specially designed to complement the weekend’s whiskey explorations.
The Whiskey Tasting Weekend is available from €329 per person sharing and includes two nights’ bed and breakfast, dinner on one evening, and two guided whiskey tastings hosted by the distillers.
A lovely mellow way to round off the month of January.
