By Paul Murphy
Irish whiskey host Derek King will bring his relaxed and entertaining tasting style to the John Boyle O’Reilly Festival.
Derek King is the founder of Experience Irish Whiskey and has spent almost a decade introducing people from all over the world to one of Ireland’s greatest exports. Known for his relaxed style, quick wit and genuine passion for Irish whiskey, Derek believes the best tastings should feel more like a great conversation than a classroom. Having hosted hundreds of premium experiences for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned whiskey lovers, he has built a reputation as one of the country’s leading whiskey hosts.
Every whiskey has a story, and Derek loves bringing those stories to life with plenty of laughs, fascinating history and the odd bit of Irish mischief along the way. His tastings celebrate not just the whiskey in the glass, but the people, places and characters that helped shape Ireland’s incredible whiskey heritage.
At the John Boyle O’Reilly Festival, guests can expect a fun, engaging journey through Irish whiskey, discovering why it’s now one of the most exciting spirits in the world. There’ll be beautiful drams, great stories, plenty of banter and absolutely no whiskey snobbery.
Whether it’s your very first sip or you’ve been collecting bottles for years, you’ll leave with a smile, a few new favourites and, hopefully, a couple of stories worth sharing yourself. Sláinte!
Event: Dolly’s Bar on Saturday, 15th August from 5pm to 6.30pm.
