News & Events21st January 2020
We started 2020 with a bang, hosting a Midleton Very Rare tasting in Belfast’s Merchant Hotel. Our guests were treated to a serious whiskey line-up: Midleton Very Rare 2018; Midleton Very Rare 2019; Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy and Midleton Dair Ghaelach Bluebell Forest Tree 3. After a brief chat about the rich history of Midleton … Continue reading “Midleton Very Rare | Merchant Hotel, Belfast”
9th January 2020
Powers Irish Whiskey has unveiled a bold new bottle design for its range of premium Irish whiskeys. The dynamic new look is set attract a new generation of drinkers to one of Ireland’s most loved whiskey brands. The design features a new bottle shape which has been inspired by the distinctive pot still silhouette from … Continue reading “Bold new look for Powers Irish Whiskey”
4th December 2019
UPDATE: Redbreast Reconnect Birdbox Giveaway WINNER announced– details further below. REDBREAST RECONNECT Creating moments to remember… Our constant digital connectivity can create a disconnect between our lives and the things that make it worth living – the enjoyment of nature, a sense of place, an appreciation of the past, the sharing of time … Continue reading “Redbreast RECONNECT”
8th November 2019
[Redbreast RECONNECT Event Giveaway – winner announced further below] Redbreast have spread their wings and given the whole range a makeover. Don’t worry – it’s the same whiskey you love, but with a refreshed new look… For the first time, each bottle features raised lettering, spelling out ‘Redbreast’ at the base of the neck and … Continue reading “Redbreast’s new look has landed.”
18th October 2019
Irish whiskey brand, Jameson, has collaborated with French artist Sylvain Ristori to create a piece of public art for Belfast. The wooden ‘Living Barrels’ sculpture, now in situ at The National in the city’s Cathedral Quarter, has been designed using recycled barrels from Midleton Distillery, previously used to age Jameson Whiskey. All of Ristori’s works … Continue reading “New Art Installation – National, Belfast”
This week, we were joined by Scott Baigent – brewer and co-founder of Eight Degrees Brewing. Scott had travelled up from Cork, spending a few days in Belfast to introduce local punters to some of his beers. Naturally, we thought a side of whiskey was in order – creating a few perfectly paired boilermakers. We met … Continue reading “Whiskey Meets Beer with Eight Degrees”
24th September 2019
In April, Powers Whiskey tasked bartenders across Ireland to come up with their own Powers Whiskey cocktail to list in their own bar for the entirety of May. Five skilled bartenders were shortlisted to craft a winning cocktail. Each entry was judged on originality, presentation and, of course, taste. Ultimately Luke Prosser, bartender at The … Continue reading “Powers Irish Whiskey – Cocktail Competition Winner”
13th September 2019
Giveaway Terms and Conditions (of which instructions form part) Promotion is run by Dillon Bass, owners of Whiskey Club NI. Giveaway open to Northern Ireland residents aged 18 years and over, except employees, families, agents or anyone professionally connected with Dillon Bass. By entering, you agree to be contacted by the parties involved about the … Continue reading “Redbreast Giveaway T&Cs”
9th August 2019
BELFAST WHISKEY WALK GIVEAWAY Join us on a Whiskey Walk around Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, with our Irish Whiskey Ambassador Joe Magowan. Experience a selection of Belfast’s best Whiskey Bars; enjoying 7 very different whiskeys, a cocktail demonstration, tasty nibbles and learning some whiskey knowledge along the way. For a chance to win 2 places on … Continue reading “Belfast Whiskey Walk (August 2019)”
2nd August 2019
This year, Belfast had its inaugural ‘Whiskey Week’ – an entire week dedicated to whiskey – and we got involved, hosting two special tasting events. Our first event was a Powers Whiskey tasting in The Duke of York Bar, Belfast. Surrounded by old bottles, branded mirrors and general whiskey memorabilia, we talked about the history … Continue reading “Belfast Whiskey Week 2019”
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