Ally Alpine is Managing Director of the Celtic Whiskey Shop, Dublin 2, which he established in 2003. Earlier this year he opened the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder and Irish Whiskey Experience in Killarney.

Showcase of Irish whiskey in Dublin next month

Ireland’s premier whiskey tasting event, Whiskey Live Dublin, returns with a bigger than ever line-up of Irish and international whiskey showcased across two sessions on Saturday 5th November in The Printworks at Dublin Castle.

Whiskey Live Dublin will feature an eclectic collection of whiskeys from around the world, as well as Irish gins, vodkas and craft spirits.

Event organiser, Ally Alpine of the Celtic Whiskey Shop says: “We have all seen the whiskey industry flourish over the last number of years. We have witnessed lots of innovation, both in terms of product development and in the opening and expansion of so many distilleries across Ireland. This is great news for us, and most importantly, our visitors, who should expect to see the fruits of over 60 unique exhibitors at this year’s show.

'Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic food pairings, with KOH Bar, L Mulligan Grocer and 57 the Headline all creating tasty bites to complement some of our favourite whiskeys. In addition to an extensive line-up of exhibitors, there will also be an exciting range of masterclasses taking place throughout the day,' he added.

There are masterclasses to suit all interests whether it’s knowing more about the importance of the barrels used in maturation, meeting master distillers from some of the world’s leading distilleries, deconstructed whiskey tastings, tasting creative cocktails or simply finding out what the future holds for whiskey. Classes will take place from 1pm until 7pm. As masterclass tickets are limited, Whiskey Live Dublin is advising everybody to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Full list of masterclasses are available online at www.whiskeylivedublin.com/master-classes .

Whether you are a stalwart whiskey enthusiast or just looking for a day out that offers something different, Whiskey Live Dublin is set to be a fun and educational experience for all.

Tickets for Whiskey Live Dublin are priced at €42 plus booking fee with the Celtic Whiskey Shop donating €10 per ticket to Down Syndrome Dublin. Masterclass tickets are an additional €5, with all money donated to Down Syndrome Dublin. Tickets are available via www.whiskeylivedublin.com or from the Celtic Whiskey Shop, 27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, or by phone at 01-6759744. Visit www.whiskeylivedublin.com for more details

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