Dave Mulligan of Bán Poitín and renowned spirits historian Sam MacDonald teach us the history behind Irish whiskey and why all whiskey stems from Poitin.
Information
- Address
- Merchant House of Fleet Street, 8 Bride Court, London, EC4Y 8DU
- Date
- 12/03/2018
- Times
- 19.00
- Price
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Free entry + free cocktail on arrival
About
Dave Mulligan (Bán Poitín) and renowned spirits historian
Sam MacDonald (High Sea Spirits, Teeling Whiskey and ex
head of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society) present a historical
evening entitled, “The Origin of Spirit”. The proud and
passionate Irish men will take you back in time to the first
discovery of distillation in Ireland. From here they will pair
historical events with long forgotten and one off spirits while
presenting their case that all Whiskey stems from Poitín and
not the other way around.
A brave move to host such an event in one of London’s
leading whiskey bars, Merchant House. This event is aimed at
bartenders, drinks trade and spirits enthusiasts alike. No
cover charge and a Poitín cocktail on arrival, it’s the perfect
Monday evening event to kick off the St Patrick’s Week
celebrations.
Email [email protected] to RSVP.