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Kingdoms & Casks

7 Days

March 8th-15th

Overview

Join the team from Irish Whiskey Experiences, Irish Whiskey Auctions and Stories & Sips & step on board our Whiskey Bus from March 8th-15th, as we traverse the winding roads of two of Ireland’s Jewels – Cork & Kerry.

The Whiskey Bus will take you from Dingle to Killarney & on to Cork, incorporating the incredible distilleries & brands that call this part of the world home.

Sips in the sea, sampling whiskey direct from casks deep in warehouses, pours in Ireland’s best bars, exclusive bus bottlings & private access to brand founders, Master Blenders & Distillers. Sound like something you’d enjoy? Then step on board & allow us to take you on the Irish 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/€3835, which will be spread across x6 monthly payments of $700/€630. A deposit of $700/€630 is required to secure your place. A single supplement of $960/€865 applies & is paid on the final instalment. Full balance due 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

  • Private, exclusive access to Dingle Distillery with Global Ambassador Dave Cummins
  • Pints & Pours in one of Ireland's most famous whiskey bars - Dick Mack's
  • Stunning scenery & whiskey history in the Gap of Dunloe with Killarney Brewing & Distilling
  • Exclusive access & private shopping in Carry Out Killarney
  • Private tour & warehouse sampling at Ireland's most beautiful brand home - Lakeview Estate, home of The Liberator with founder Sir Maurice O'Connell
  • Exclusive access to the founders of West Cork Distillers
  • A sip & a dip on Tragumna Beach
  • Visit the Scully Family barley fields, founders of Clonakilty Distillery
  • Exclusive access & a day with the Masters of Midleton Distillery
  • Surprises along the way

Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday 8th March :
Welcome to Ireland

Arrive into Shannon Airport

Check in to the Dingle Skellig Hotel, home for x2 nights

Welcome dinner in the Boatyard Restaurant, Dingle, with Skellig Six18

Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday 9th March :
Dive into Dingle Distillery

Distillery tour, warehouse sampling & tasting at Dingle Distillery with Global Amassador Dave Cummins

A Dingle at Dunquin Pier

An evening of traditional music, pours, pints & craic at Dick Mack’s Pub

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - Monday 10th March :
Killarney Brewing & Distilling

Irish coffees in the famous Kate Kearney’s Cottage with the founders of Killarney Brewing & Distilling

Exclusive behind the scenes distillery tour & tasting

Private shopping in Carry Out Off-license, Ireland’s largest independent chain

Check in to the Killarney Plaza Hotel, home for x2 nights

Evening to explore Killarney

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Tuesday 11th March :
The Liberator & the Lakes

Tour of the stunning Lakeview Estate, home of The Liberator Irish Whiskey, with founder Sir Maurice O’Connell

Hear the history of the O’Connell family & their link to importing spirits into Ireland directly from Maurice

Tasting in the 300yr old bonded storehouse

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Wednesday 12th March :
Way out West (Cork)

Private distillery tour & tasting at West Cork Distillers

Meet the founders, childhood friends Denis McCarthy, Ger McCarthy & John O’Connell & hear their fascinating journey from being trawlermen to distillery founders

A sip & a dip on Tragumna Beach!

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

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Thursday 14th March :
Captivating Clonakilty

A whiskey in the Scully Family barley fields at Galley Head, founders of Clonakilty Distillery with Michael Scully

Visit to the Clonakilty warehouse for a cask sampling with Head Distiller OisĂ­n Mulcahy

Tasting at the distillery

An evening in Cork city

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Friday 14th March :
The Masters of Midleton

An unforgettable day with the Masters of Midleton distillery

Final group dinner in Cork

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Saturday 15th March :
Return Home

Take the Whiskey Bus back to Shannon Airport or extend your stay in Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Breakfast

Your Whiskey Bus Experience

What's Included

  • 7 nights, 4* hotel accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Most lunches and/or 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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Kingdoms & Casks
From €3797
/ Adult
  • 4* Hotel
  • Lauren McMullan, Barry Chandler, Anthony Sheehy
  • Breakfast, Most Lunches & Dinners
  • 30 People
  • Luxury Coach
  • Monthly Stripe Payments
  • 18

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