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Time To Start Again

Forgive me Irish Whiskey fans.

It’s been a year since my last blog.

COVID has been hard on everyone.

Here in Ireland pubs closed, distilleries closed and tourism fell off a cliff.

It’s starting back again, albeit slowly.

Casks Away has survived and is willing & able to show you round the sights, sounds and smells of Irish Whiskey Distilleries.

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There has been a positive boom of Irish Whiskey Distillery expansion and diversity during the pandemic.

Many new names, brands and bottles have been appearing.

Over the next few months I’ll be updating you in the latest developments and hopefully tempting yourselves to get out there & sample a few!

Tours are available with Casks Away.

Just be aware at the time of writing (Oct ‘21) masks are mandatory for public transport vehicles and a valid EU COVID pass or proof of vaccination is required to enter licensed premises.

Stay safe and see you soon!

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A changed landscape.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything.

Overnight pubs, restaurants & distilleries closed for public health reasons.

‘Social Distancing’ & ‘Stay Indoors’ are the new mantras.

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The drinks, tourist and hospitality sectors, of which Casks Away is part of, took a massive hit. The reverberations will last a long time.

Despite the initial shock, Casks Away is quietly confident the business will still be here when we come out the other side and is looking forward to welcoming you back, showing you around the highways & byways of the fabulous Irish countryside to visit the wonderful whiskey & poitín distilleries of the Emerald Isle.

Casks Away in the meantime recommends you Stay Safe!

Fáilte abhaile,

When the time is right.

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All images courtesy hse.ie website here.

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Irish Whiskey Awards 2019 -Transport Service

This years Irish Whiskey Awards 2019 are taking place at the prestigious Dingle Distillery on the evening of 17th October.

Casks Away are pleased to announce a special Whiskey Awards Service to those wishing to attend.

Customers will be picked up in Dublin (contact Casks Away for alternatives) on the morning of the 17th.

A leisurely drive down to Dingle in the 8 seater limousine and check in to the B&B accommodation based on twin sharing rooms. (Single supplement will apply).

Transport to and from Dingle Distillery for the Awards Ceremony followed by an evening in Dick Mac’s Pub, website here.

Breakfast the next morning and drive back to Dublin.

All for the special introductory rate of €150 per person!

Contact Cask Away to secure your seat.

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PLEASE NOTE Customers must secure their own tickets to the Awards Ceremony via the Celtic Whiskey Shop here or phone 01 675 9744

Header image courtesy Dingle Distillery here.

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The Call Of The New Irish Whiskey Distilleries

Casks Away are pleased to announce a special inaugural ‘The Call Of The New Irish Whiskey Distilleries Tour.’

On the morning of 22nd June Casks Away will deliver you to the doors of the freshly opened Roe & Co Distillery located in the former Guinness Power Plant Building in the heart of Dublin.

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Be one of the first guests to partake of the Power House Tour and sample the lovely Roe & Co Blended Whiskey.

After a meal in a nearby hostelry, for the afternoons entertainment you will be driven into the scenic Wicklow Mountains to enjoy a full ‘Distillery And Warehouse Tour’ of the recently opened Powerscourt Distillery set in the magnificent grounds of Powerscourt House itself.

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This unique Irish Whiskey Experience visiting two of the newest Irish Whiskey Distilleries to open is yours for the reduced rate of only €100 per person.

Please contact info@casksaway.ie to secure your seat for this exciting adventure.

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Casks Away is based in the Midlands and is offering collection points along the M4 / M6 corridor for this tour.

Please contact info@casksaway.ie to arrange.

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All photos courtesy Casks Away

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The Journey Begins

A journey of taste.

A journey of flavour.

A journey of adventure.

A journey of discovery.

A journey around the highways & byways, boreens & busy streets, soaking up all that is happening in Irish Whiskey.

Journey with Casks Away.

An intimate (up to 8 passengers) tour bus based whiskey experience escorting you to enjoy the delights of Irish Whiskey.

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