This Spring, Knockranny House Hotel & Spa in Westport invites whiskey lovers to an exclusive retreat celebrating two of Ireland’s most exciting distilleries. The Whiskey Experience Weekend brings together Dingle Distillery and Donegal’s Sliabh Liag Distillery for an intimate two-night escape filled with discovery, flavour, and the warm welcome for which Knockranny is renowned.
Beginning on Friday evening, guests gather for an arrival drink at 7.30 p.m. before joining Dingle’s Head Distiller, Paddy Foley, for an exclusive whiskey tasting at 8 p.m. Paddy will guide guests through five expressions of Dingle’s whiskey, including two brand-new releases being introduced in Ireland for the very first time. Light bites will be served during the tasting, complemented by a fascinating presentation on Dingle’s distilling heritage and the story behind its celebrated whiskeys.
On Saturday evening, the spotlight turns north to Donegal, as Sliabh Liag Distillery owner James Doherty has paired five distinctive whiskeys with a special five-course menu created by Executive Chef Seamus Commons. The selected Whiskeys capture the spirit of the county’s wild coastal landscape, each thoughtfully matched with a complementary course. From smoky maritime notes to rich, rounded malts, every pour and plate will work in harmony to reveal a different facet of Donegal’s emerging whiskey identity.
The experience takes place in the Round Room of The Fern Grill, the dinner unfolds course by course, allowing guests to savour each whiskey alongside its perfectly matched dish in one of Ireland’s most elegant dining rooms.
The Whiskey Tasting Weekend at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa is available from €385 per person sharing (in a Classic room) and includes two nights’ bed and breakfast, light bites on Friday and one five-course meal on Saturday, and two guided whiskey tastings hosted by the distillers themselves.
With its luxurious surroundings, award-winning cuisine, and spectacular views over Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick, Knockranny provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend devoted to Ireland’s finest craftsmanship in food and whiskey.
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, Westport, Co. Mayo