Paris Texas wins Pub Of The Year and Jim Rafferty of The Dylan Whisky Bar wins Bar Manager Of The Year. 

Wednesday 20th November: Having already won Innovative Pub Of The Year earlier in the evening, Kilkenny’s PARIS TEXAS went on to scoop the overall Irish Pub of the Year at the annual gala event at The Concert Hall in the RDS. Over 1700 applications were made to the awards this year and after receiving the award Pat Crotty, owner of Paris Texas said – “We are delighted and honoured to be recognised by our peers as the best pub in Ireland for 2019. We have a great team that work hard every day to deliver an experience that we hope will bring our loyal customers back again and again. Our innovation award recognises that we do things a little differently and we will not be resting on any laurels. We have more plans to improve the Paris Texas experience again in 2020.”

Jim Rafferty receiving his Icon Of Whisky Award

Thursday 21st November: At the annual Icons Of Whisky Awards ceremony held at the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin, Jim Rafferty of The Dylan Whisky Bar in Kilkenny Whiskey Guild was awarded Bar Manager Of The Year. On receiving the award Jim said – “It is a great honour to receive this fantastic award and to be recognised by the industry. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work and I am particularly grateful to the support of my team at The Dylan Whisky Bar and colleagues in the Kilkenny Whisky Guild as well as the Irish Whiskey industry as a whole. It is a very exciting time to be involved in Irish Whiskey and I look forward to more growth and innovation in the category to celebrate and promote”.

BURNS NIGHT 2020 AT MILROYS

Friday 24th January 2020 at Milroys Soho & Milroys Spitalfields

Burns Night Celebrations at Milroys with Crabbie Whisky (Spitalfields) & Port Askaig (Soho) on 24th January 2020.
There will be plenty of whisky (as part of your ticket price), haggis, poetry, music and laughter in honour of Scotlands favourite poet !
£20.00
6.30PM

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Gie him strong drink until he wink,
That’s sinking in despair;
An’ liquor guid to fire his bluid,
That’s prest wi’ grief and care:
There let him bouse, an’ deep carouse,
Wi’ bumpers flowing o’er,
Till he forgets his loves or debts,
An’ minds his griefs no more.

Burns Night at the The Savoy’s Beaufort Bar

Enjoy an evening of glamour and opulence at The Savoy’s Beaufort Bar this Burns Night. Their current Interpreted Magic menu delves into the fabled history, dark drama and timeless romance embedded in the mysterious world of magic and boasts a refined signature offering, including a well-chosen, in-depth whisky selection. The bar’s enhanced roster of whiskies focuses on rare, valuable bottles and world whiskies, which are all found in the third section in the menu, entitled ‘The Prestige’. This segment is shaded with black and represents the end of the evening or, in this case, the finale. Expanding its representation of world whiskies, and offering small, rare batches, the whiskies at the Beaufort Bar range in style, age, region and complexity, pleasing both malt connoisseurs and curious neophytes. Lesser-known world whiskies to try in the Beaufort Bar, as recommended by Elon Soddu, Head Bartender of Beaufort Bar.

Kavalan Concertmaster:”Full of flavour and attitude, with a port cask finish affording a rich and decadent lingering smoothness”
Karnog Sauternes Cask: “A peated French single malt finished in sauternes casks with an amazing complexity delivered by competing sweetness and smoke”.
Starward 10th Anniversary: “Australian single malt finished in a variety of Australian wine casks, this one weighs in at 52% abv but you’d never know it, it’s stunningly smooth”

To make a reservation please call 020 7420 2111 or email savoy@fairmonth.com

https://www.thesavoylondon.com/restaurant/beaufort-bar/

Monkey Shoulder X Skylight Rooftop – Burns Night Celebration 

On Saturday 25th January, Monkey Shoulder whisky will be taking over London’s most imaginative rooftop destination, Skylight at Tobacco Dock for one of London’s biggest Burns Night celebrations. In honour of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, the rooftop will undergo a boozy makeover by Monkey Shoulder, bringing with them signature whisky tipples a-plenty. Entertainment, aside from the rooftop ice rink, will come from traditional Scottish bag-pipers, a highland dance performance, special poems and surprise tasting opportunities throughout the night. Expect music, singing, dancing and poems.

With a wide array of seating to choose from, guests will be able to cosy up under the heated pergola or grab a table or booth on the lower level. Skylight’s rooftop igloos will also be available to book as well as cosy huts – the perfect place to pull up a blanket and sip on hot-toddies to warm the cockles. Street food will also be available to purchase.

Saturday 25th January

5pm – 11pm

£8 – £16 Including welcome drink

Ice skating is not included in the entry ticket but can be purchased at the venue for £12 for 45 minutes.

Tickets: https://skylight.designmynight.com/5dc9547eba848a4fb849d9f6/burns-night-skylight-winter-closing-party-1

Next Week at The Whisky Shop:

Tastings continue next week with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Compass Box, and award-winning local distilleries. 

Monday, December 16th 3-6PM:

Irish Whiskey Tasting: Jameson

Wednesday, December 18th 5-7PM:

Australian Whiskey: Starward

Thursday, December 19th, 5-7PM: Scotch Tasting: 

Compass Box Whisky

Friday, December 20th, 5-7PM:

Local Spirits: Hotaling & Co.

Saturday, December 21st 2-5PM:

Glen Grant with Robin Coupar

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Tickets on sale March 16!

Mark your calendar – tickets for Spirit of Toronto 2020 go on sale Monday March 16 at 10am through Roy Thomson Hall’s box office. If you are subscribed to this list then you will get an automatic reminder the night before, as well as updates on the features, guests and masterclasses for 2020.

Can’t wait until then? Shopping for the whisky lover on your gift list? We can help!

Tis the Season for Giving…

Once again we are pleased to offer a limited number of gift certificates, that can be redeemed for General Admission tickets to Spirit of Toronto’s main showcase on Saturday April 25 at Roy Thomson Hall.

Gift certificates are $175 each which includes all fees and taxes. To purchase please visit our website at the link below:

Spirit of Toronto 2020 Gift Certificates

Gift certificates will be sent as a PDF by email, and include a unique barcode number which the recipient must register with us along with their name and mailing address. The physical tickets will be sent out March 16 by Roy Thomson Hall.

Please note that these gift certificates are for general admission only; masterclasses cannot be reserved before March 16. Gift cardholders interested in attending a class will be able to do so by contacting the box office directly and purchasing a seat reservation as an add-on to their General Admission ticket. (Please note that the usual box office fees will apply to any masterclasses that are purchased as an add-on.)

Happy Holidays and See You in 2020!

Tastings continue with Indian Whiskies, Award-Winning Local Distilleries, and special Holiday Scotch Pairings 

Wednesday, December 11th 5-7PM:

 American Whiskey: Westward 

Thursday, December 12th 5-7PM:

Indian Whiskey: Paul John 

Friday, December 13th:

Double Tasting Day!

2-4PM:

Balvenie Tasting with Custom Coaster Stamping

 5-7PM:

Sonoma Co Distilling 

Saturday, December 14th, 1-5PM: 

 Scotch Tasting: 

Glendronach & Cheese Pairings