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Heartland Tales & Whiskey Trails

7 Days

August 16th-23rd

Overview

Join the team from Irish Whiskey Experiences, Irish Whiskey Auctions and Stories & Sips & step on board our Whiskey Bus from August 16th-23rd as we explore the historical Hidden Heartlands of Ireland.

The Whiskey Bus will take you from East to West, beginning in Dublin, stopping in Athlone & finishing in the charming city of Galway, encompassing the many incredible brands that call this part of Ireland home.

Whiskey in the wild, whiskey in the water, secret locations & historical pours & bringing you closer to the people & places that make each brand unique. Sound like your ideal trip? Then step on board & allow us to take you on the whiskey adventure of a lifetime.

Places on the Whiskey Bus open on a first come, first serve basis on Tuesday September 10th at 7pm EST/midnight Irish time.

We have now introduced monthly payment plans to all our experiences, meaning you can now pay for your once in a lifetime adventure in smaller monthly instalments.

Cost per person sharing is $4200/€384, which will be spread across x10 monthly payments of $420/€383. A deposit of $420/€384 is required to secure your place. A single supplement of $960/€865 applies & is paid on the final instalment. Full payment dur 4 weeks prior to trip.

*Disclaimer: all events, experiences & personalities are subject to change at the last moment where factors out of our control may require a change. In such a case, an appropriate alternative as chosen by Irish Whiskey Experiences will be substituted in its stead.

Trip Highlights

  • Secret whiskey tasting beneath the streets of Dublin with the Spot Whiskeys and Jonathan & Robert Mitchell, 6th & 7th generations of the Mitchell Family
  • A magical evening at Boann Distillery led by founders the Cooney Family
  • Distillery visit to Lough Ree with founders Michael & Peter Clancy, & a boat tour on the River Shannon
  • Pint of plain & a private whiskey tasting in the oldest bar in the world, Sean's Bar
  • Historical archive presentation at Kilbeggan Distillery, sampling of historical pours
  • Visit to Ahascragh Distillery & interactive tasting led by founders Michelle & Gareth McAllister
  • Free day to explore the charming Galway
  • Paint & sip event
  • Turf cutting & poitín Irish coffees in the hills of Connemara with founder of Micil Distillery Pádraic O'Griallais

Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday 16th August :
Under the Streets with The Spots

Group arrive into Dublin Airport

Check in to the Mespil Hotel, home for x2 nights

Welcome dinner in hotel

Evening tasting experience underneath the streets of Dublin with the Spot Whiskeys and Jonathan & Robert Mitchell, 6th & 7th generations of the Mitchell family

Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday 17th August :
Beautiful Boann

An evening at Boann Distillery, led by founders the Cooney Family

Private distillery tour, sampling direct from casks in warehouses & a magical dinner

Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Monday 18th August :
Lanesborough & Lough Ree

Exclusive access to Lough Ree Distillery, led by founders Peter & Michael Clancy

A sip & a dip in Lough Ree!

Boat tour & BBQ on the River Shannon

Private tasting & pints of plain in Sean’s Bar, the world’s oldest pub

Check in to the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone, home for x2 nights

Never before seen historical archive presentation

Private meet & greet with Distiller & Blender Paudge Taylor

Whiskey & chocolate tasting

Historical pours

Free evening to explore Athlone

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Wednesday 20th August :
Do you know the Gal-way?

Private distillery tour, new make spirit tasting & interactive whiskey tasting at Ahascragh Distillery with founders Michelle & Gareth McAllister

Check in to the Hardiman Hotel, home for the final x3 nights

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Thursday 21st August :
Gorgeous Galway City

Free morning & afternoon to explore Galway, shop, eat, drink or relax

Evening tasting and paint & sip experience

Breakfast
Day 7 - Friday 22nd August :
Whiskey in the Wild with Micil Distillery

Turf cutting & poitin Irish coffees in the bog with founder of Micil Pádraic O’Griallais 

Private tour & tasting at Micil Distillery 

Final group dinner in Galway

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Saturday 23rd August :
Return Home

Breakfast

Your Whiskey Bus Experience

What's Included

  • 7 nights, 4* hotel accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Most lunches & dinners
  • All whiskey experiences & tastings
  • Travel between each location in a luxury coach
  • Shipping for up to 20 bottles (purchased within the 7 day trip)
  • Surprises along the way

What's Not Included

  • Flights to Ireland
  • Travel & health insurance
  • Whiskey purchased at distilleries
  • Any other personal purchases

FAQs

How do I reserve my place?

Reservations are now open & to secure your place a deposit is required. Simply click the link at the top of the page which will open a secure payment link.

How will I pay for the remainder of my trip?

Once you have paid the deposit, a few days later you will receive a follow up email from the team at Irish Whiskey Experiences acknowledging your place is secure. Rest assured if the deposit money has been taken from your bank account, your place on board is safe.

You will then pay the remaining balance of your trip in small monthly instalments which will automatically leave your bank account on the same date you paid your deposit. This is a subscription set up by Irish Whiskey Experiences & does not require you to take any action.

I have a query, how can I discuss it?

No problem, simply drop us an email at info@irishwhiskeyexperiences.com & a member of our team will get back to you.

I can no longer make the trip, can I cancel?

Whiskey Bus guests may cancel their trip at any time before its commencement but it’s important to note that the initial trip deposit is refundable only if the trip is canceled within 30 days of payment of initial deposit.
There are no refunds of further payments due to inability to travel or cancellation for any reason.
We strive to provide a fair and transparent refund policy, ensuring that customers have the opportunity to make informed decisions and manage their travel plans with flexibility within the specified timeframes.
We recommend taking out trip insurance that will cover any unforeseen costs outside of the above timeframes.

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Heartland Tales & Whiskey Trails
From $4200
/ Adult
  • 4* Hotel
  • Lauren McMullan, Barry Chandler, Anthony Sheehy
  • Breakfast, Most Lunches & Dinners
  • Monthly Stripe Payments
  • 30 People
  • Luxury Coach
  • 18

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