International Whisk(e)y Day 2015

Today’s is the most important day in the whisky calendar! 27th of March 2015 marks the seventh annual celebration of whisk(e)y around the world. ​It’s International Whisk(e)y Day! ​For those that don’t know already, ​International Whisk(e)y Day​ is a global celebration of whisky originally set up to honour the late ​Michael Jackson​: ​“On this date let every whisk(e)y lover annually raise a dram – wherever in the world he or she may be – to honour the many unsung heroes of the past and present, who have been crafting the King O’ Drinks for centuries and will hopefully continue to do so till the end of time.“

International Whisky Day is entirely non-profit and exists through volunteers and donations from those who believe in the cause. Everyone is encouraged to get involved and together we hope to raise a lot of money for ​Parkinson’s UK​ and other charities which help people suffering with the disease as Michael did.

There are lots of fun ways you can get involved but the simplest and most fun is to submit a ​#WhiskyDaySelfie​ of you and your chosen dram for the day. Maybe give a little tasting note or let everyone know who you’re sharing it with.

Host a tasting, share a bottle, have a night at the pub, raise a quiet dram at home or open that special bottle you’d been saving with your nearest and dearest. Share your celebrations, on Facebook, Twitter or wherever, with the following hashtag, #WhiskyDay2015.

Whatever you do, have fun, drink responsibly, spare a thought (and some cash) for Parkinson’s charities, and make sure you share photos with Malt Maniacs and friends.

Sláinte!