It was created as a platform for Belfast to reclaim its Whiskey heritage, celebrate its distilling history as well as look forward to the exciting innovations and growth within the region.
With last year’s festival adapting to meet the challenges of the pandemic, the festival has grown a global following as Whiskey enthusiasts sought for ways to remain connected during the lockdowns via digital platforms.
Following covid guidelines and restrictions, this year’s festival will provide limited in person access to a range of tasting events including a gala dinner featuring 9 local Whiskies at The Europa Hotel on Friday 23rd July. Using the latest technology, the entire festival will be a virtual and digitally interactive experience. Broadcasting from multiple iconic venues across Belfast providing access to content including 85+ live tastings, 50+entertainment events including local comedians, musicians, artists and DJs, 10+ Whiskey Q&A and debate sessions, access to distilleries and worldwide Whiskey brands, food pairings, cocktail making plus the chance to purchase specially designed festival bottles.
Looking forward to Belfast Whiskey Week, festival organiser Paul Kane said:
“We are delighted to announce the 3rd Belfast Whiskey Week, Ireland’s largest Whiskey Festival. It is a must attend event for those with an interest and taste for all things Whiskey. We are delighted to provide limited in-person participation this year which will follow covid safety guidelines. We will continue to connect with our audiences at home and around the world by providing access to a virtual and digitally interactive experience from noon to midnight, spanning 9 consecutive days, by using the latest technology. Participants can hone their tastes, experiment with new flavors as well as interact online with fellow enthusiasts.”
Paul further added:
“We very much thank all our sponsors, partners and supporters, with their support we can help showcase Belfast’s fantastic Whiskey Heritage and make Belfast a must visit city for enthusiasts from across the world in the years ahead.”
Prices for Belfast Whiskey Week passes range from £15-£150, are available across a variety of levels including introduction, intermediate, masterclass and include tasting boxes. For details visit www.belfastwhiskeyweek.com or follow Belfast Whiskey Week on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube #bww and #irishwhiskeyfest.
With last year’s festival adapting to meet the challenges of the pandemic, the festival has grown a global following as Whiskey enthusiasts sought for ways to remain connected during the lockdowns via digital platforms.
Following covid guidelines and restrictions, this year’s festival will provide limited in person access to a range of tasting events including a gala dinner featuring 9 local Whiskies at The Europa Hotel on Friday 23rd July. Using the latest technology, the entire festival will be a virtual and digitally interactive experience. Broadcasting from multiple iconic venues across Belfast providing access to content including 85+ live tastings, 50+entertainment events including local comedians, musicians, artists and DJs, 10+ Whiskey Q&A and debate sessions, access to distilleries and worldwide Whiskey brands, food pairings, cocktail making plus the chance to purchase specially designed festival bottles.
Looking forward to Belfast Whiskey Week, festival organiser Paul Kane said:
“We are delighted to announce the 3rd Belfast Whiskey Week, Ireland’s largest Whiskey Festival. It is a must attend event for those with an interest and taste for all things Whiskey. We are delighted to provide limited in-person participation this year which will follow covid safety guidelines. We will continue to connect with our audiences at home and around the world by providing access to a virtual and digitally interactive experience from noon to midnight, spanning 9 consecutive days, by using the latest technology. Participants can hone their tastes, experiment with new flavors as well as interact online with fellow enthusiasts.”
Paul further added:
“We very much thank all our sponsors, partners and supporters, with their support we can help showcase Belfast’s fantastic Whiskey Heritage and make Belfast a must visit city for enthusiasts from across the world in the years ahead.”
Prices for Belfast Whiskey Week passes range from £15-£150, are available across a variety of levels including introduction, intermediate, masterclass and include tasting boxes. For details visit www.belfastwhiskeyweek.com or follow Belfast Whiskey Week on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube #bww and #irishwhiskeyfest.
Jarlath Watson from Echlinville Distillery, Paul Kane from Belfast Whiskey Week and Andrew Galway from Willis Insurance