We’re going to sea (sort of) for the November tasting! Fitting, then, that we’ll be gathering at WAVE for the event at 7:00 on Friday, 14th. Michael will have a bar open for pints (to help pay for the lights), so feel free to arrive a bit early take a walk around the place as it is well worth a look.
Our November tastings have focused on a variety of maturation and finishes before, but this time we’ll be focusing specifically on the wonderful world of fortified wine casks. Irish whiskey aged or finished in former Port, Maderia, Marsala, and various Sherry casks will be on hand for the night. And, let’s face it, it wouldn’t be a November tasting if we didn’t have some surprises in store for you as well.
As always, we are really looking forward to Trevis's event and this should shed light on one of the influences affecting taste in Irish whiskey.
Presidents Tasting 2025: A Spectacular Irish Whiskey Evening with Echlinville Distillery
27th November 2025 (Thursday), Wynn's Hotel & Online (YouTube)
Dear Members,
It is with great pleasure that we announce an exceptional evening of Irish whiskey tasting, featuring the renowned Echlinville Distillery. Known for their craftsmanship and innovation, Echlinville will be showcasing a selection of their award-winning whiskies—fresh from a stellar performance at this year’s Irish Whiskey Awards.
Dunville’s didn't just win; they secured the coveted title of "Irish Whiskey of the Year" for the second time, with the phenomenal Dunville's 21 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt taking the overall top honour. This flagship win was part of an incredible haul of 11 major awards for The Echlinville Distillery, cementing their position at the forefront of Ireland's spirits renaissance.
This exclusive event will allow us to sample several of these champions, including the overall winner and other celebrated category victors.
Curated by Stephen Magennis, the tasting promises a remarkable lineup, including a very special surprise that’s sure to delight. Echlinville has long held a cherished place in our members’ hearts, and we’re thrilled to have them round off our 2025 tasting calendar in such style.
Tasting Line-up:
Three Crowns Sherry (Best Blended Whiskey No Age Statement)
Dunville’s 10 Year Old PX Single Malt (Winner Best Irish Single Malt 11 Years & Younger)
Dunville’s 20 Year Old Oloroso
Dunville’s 21 Year Old Palo Cortado (Overall winner: Irish whiskey of the year)
Dunville’s 23 Year Old PX
Dunville’s Very Rare 20 Year Old Armagnac
Booking opens on Wednesday 12th of November at 7.00pm. There are spaces available for offline and online tastings. Please make sure to choose the right ticket type. Join the waiting list to be notified as we might be able to get more spots for the event. It is necessary to register and complete payment via PayPal (within 15 minutes) to secure your booking.
Sláinte mhaith, Ali Kavanagh
