We aim to expand the appreciation and awareness of the full range of Irish whiskey through the responsible and congenial enjoyment of Ireland’s signature spirit.

Our monthly tastings events are as much an exploration of whiskey as it is Irish history, heritage and culture. Irish whiskey evokes Irish wit, music, conversation and congeniality – the “craic” – and has a personal ancestral connection for the millions of people of Irish descent worldwide.

Once the world's best-selling spirit, Irish whiskey is experiencing a global resurgence -- dubbed its "Third Golden Age" -- with new brands, bottlings and masterful innovation. While we focus on Irish whiskey we appreciate and  explore other whiskeys/whiskys and fine spirits.

Membership is open to anyone 21 years of age or older who appreciates sharing and learning more about Irish whiskey in a fun and casual environment.

Formed and based in Boston area, we are affiliated with the original Irish Whiskey Society in Dublin. The IWSA is developing a framework for the formation of IWSA chapters across America, including procedures for membership, communication, tastings and other resources to ensure consistency and promote growth.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL'S "GIVE EVERY MAN HIS DEW" TASTING SET FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH
Join us on a timely and tasty guided tour of the range of Tullamore Dew offerings led by US Brand Ambassador and Co. Louth native Tim Herlihy. This month's tasting lineup is especially timely coming just weeks after the news of this iconic brand returning to its homeplace with a new distillery at Tullamore, Co. Offaly. For a special treat, we'll also sample Tullamore Dew Black 43, a special higher-strength blend not yet available in America.

For details and bookings go to the Events page or http://bookwhen.com/iwsa.


GIFT CERTIFICATES AND GIFT MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Purchase a gift certificate for two to a monthly tasting or buy a Gift Membership for that special Irish whiskey fan in your life. Please contact us for ordering and delivery info.



MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP/RE-UP SPECIAL!
It's time to renew your current Regular or Sustaining Membership or sign up for a new membership for 2012. Regular Memberships are $50/calendar year and Sustaining Memberships are $75/calendar year. IWSA members receive special benefits, including a custom-designed membership card and etched Glencairn whiskey glass. Please click on Membership in the sidebar on the left to learn more and book your membership today.

 


Don't like whiskey, or have a non-whiskey drinking or teetotaler partner?
Come to our tastings as a "Pioneer" at a reduced fee. It's named for the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association in Ireland. Come for the food and fun without the whiskey.  Just $20 per person.

For more information, please contact Richard Nagle at the Irish Whiskey Society of America.