Cork Whiskey Society

Cork Whiskey Society We are passionate about Ireland's traditional spirit, we celebrate our rich distilling heritage and we savour the finest whiskeys from Ireland & the world!

Founded by Michael Cowman (ex member and wannabe Cork man) and Ronan Collins (not the singer), Redacted has entered the ...
08/04/2026

Founded by Michael Cowman (ex member and wannabe Cork man) and Ronan Collins (not the singer), Redacted has entered the Independent Bottling scene with a strong sense of fun and a philosophy that encourages drinkers to set aside assumptions and taste with an open mind.

Michael Cowman himself will join us on the night to bring us on a full run through of what they have bottled and excitingly has agreed to provide an opportunity for people attending to purchase their soon to be released Redacted Naggin.
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Tonight is the night we welcome Maurice O'Connell to the Rebel County for an amazing line up of whiskey.The venue is Cou...
10/03/2026

Tonight is the night we welcome Maurice O'Connell to the Rebel County for an amazing line up of whiskey.
The venue is Counihans Bar. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend! Our February tasting has been locked in and we will be travelling across the Atlan...
06/02/2026

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend! Our February tasting has been locked in and we will be travelling across the Atlantic to the good old US of A to sample some whiskey offerings from our American friends.

Event Details:

Date: Tues 17th Feb
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Crawford & Co., Anglesea St., Cork City.
Tasting Flight:

Eagle Rare 10yr Single Cask (carryout Killarney exclusive)
Eh Taylor Small Batch - bottled in bond
New Riff Malted Rye Sherry finish
Blantons SFTB - cask strength single barrel
Makers Mark Starhill Farm (wheat and malt dominant whiskey)
Jack Daniels 12 yr old - batch 3
Town Branch surprise from Conor Ryan
The event will be hosted by our very own Conor Ryan and guest speaker Tony Ryan (member). Conor and Tony have extensive knowledge of American whiskey history and distilleries. It is an evening not to be missed.

We will also have American themed food on the night after the tasting.

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We are kicking off 2026 with our annual salute to Scotch. Dan Pennington has curated an interesting flight of some of th...
13/01/2026

We are kicking off 2026 with our annual salute to Scotch. Dan Pennington has curated an interesting flight of some of the very best that our neighbours in Scotland have to offer. It is an an eclectic mix old, new and hard to find bottles so what better way to toast our kilted cousins than joining us for our "Loch, Scotch and Two Smokey Barrels" tasting.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday 27th January
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Fountain Pub, 66 Oliver Plunket St., Cork City.

Tasting Flight:

Cadenheads Aultmore-Glenlivet 11yr Belize Rum Single Cask
Lindores Single Cask 1st fill Oloroso
Dramfool 35yr old Invergordon
Octomore Farm 10yr Single Cask
Bell's 21 yo - Old Bottling
The event will be hosted by our very own Laurie O'Dwyer.

As always, we ask that attendees arrive for 7pm for a pint and a chat with fellow members. Kick-off will be 7.30pm.

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Dear Members,We’re thrilled to invite you to the Cork Whiskey Society Annual Christmas Tasting, hosted by the renowned M...
28/11/2025

Dear Members,

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Cork Whiskey Society Annual Christmas Tasting, hosted by the renowned Midleton Distillery. This year’s event will feature exclusive cask samples straight from Midleton's warehouses, presented by Barrett Stapleton, head distiller at the Micro Distillery in Midleton.

Barrett brings a wealth of experience in crafting small-batch, innovative whiskeys and overseeing experimental projects at Midleton’s Micro Distillery. His passion for pushing boundaries in whiskey-making ensures this tasting will be fun, relaxed and educational.

Event Details:

Date: Friday 12th Dec
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Collins Barracks Officers Mess, Old Youghal Rd., Cork City

We’re delighted to invite you to the 4th Annual President’s Tasting, hosted by our President Liam Murray. This special e...
05/11/2025

We’re delighted to invite you to the 4th Annual President’s Tasting, hosted by our President Liam Murray. This special evening features a line-up of rare and characterful spirits—each with a story to tell and a place in whiskey and spirit history.

The Lineup
Zuidam Korenwijn 1yr (Dutch Genever)
Not Irish—but a fascinating start. A distillery Liam has long wanted to spotlight, this malt-rich genever adds a left-of-field twist to open the evening.

Redbreast 12yr (Edward Dillon & Co.)
A mid-90s/early 00s bottling that sets the tone for the next dram—classic sherried pot still with nostalgic depth.

Redbreast 15yr (LMDW 2005)
A legendary La Maison du Whisky release. Complex, elegant, and widely regarded as one of the finest Redbreasts ever bottled.

Tyrconnell 10yr Madeira Cask
A cask finish Liam remembers fondly. We’re aiming for the old label version—if not, the modern iteration will step in.

Connemara Turf Mór Cask Strength
A peat lover’s dream. This bold, smoky Cooley expression continues the story with raw, earthy power.

Teeling 11yr “The Gathering”
A curveball to close: distilled at Bushmills, not Cooley, and featuring 21-year-old crystal malt. Bottled for Cork/Dublin export around 2013—this one surprises even seasoned Teeling fans.

08/10/2025

🚀 We’re Hiring in Skibbereen!

Join one of Ireland’s fastest-growing and most innovative distilleries right here in Skibbereen. We’re passionate about crafting world-class whiskey and we’re looking for talented people to grow with us.

Current opportunities include:
• Inspection Operatives (day & night shifts available)
• Forklift Operators
• Line Supervisor
• Production Coordinator

💼 Excellent benefits, including pension and health insurance.
📍 Based in Skibbereen, West Cork
👉 View current opportunities and apply on our Careers Page: https://www.westcorkdistillers.com/careers

The start of a very long lineage of bottles from Cork Whiskey Society.If you are interested in tasting some of our membe...
08/10/2025

The start of a very long lineage of bottles from Cork Whiskey Society.
If you are interested in tasting some of our members whiskey make sure you register for a spot for our AGM. Tickets go on sale tonight at 7pm as usual.
The AGM is a critical part of the society so members voices can be heard and also hear about all the updates that are being worked on in the background.

01/10/2025
Registration is now open on our website for our Excl CWS Killowen bottle 🎉🎉
01/10/2025

Registration is now open on our website for our Excl CWS Killowen bottle 🎉🎉

Coming to some Cork whiskey society members hands very soon. Isn't it a beauty.127 bottles in total A blend of 58/42 kil...
29/09/2025

Coming to some Cork whiskey society members hands very soon. Isn't it a beauty.
127 bottles in total
A blend of 58/42 killowen/ GND
There will be an event sent to members to register for a bottle and when your bottle is secured via the Cork Whiskey Society website you will be sent a private purchase portal via the Killowen website.
Thanks to Killowen Distillery for the collaboration ❤️

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