Our guests kicked things off with a refreshing Weavers Gin & Tonic, the perfect welcome before setting off on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Echlinville’s distillery and grounds. From hand-harvested barley to expertly crafted spirits, every step of their grain-to-glass process tells a story of heritage, passion, and meticulous craft.
Returning to the still house, the real magic began—a guided tasting of Irish cheese & spirits, where we explored the art of pairing, the balance of flavours, and the deep-rooted tradition behind each sip and bite.
🍸 The Pairings: A Perfect Afternoon of Flavour
🥃 Old Comber Whiskey – Smoked Gubbeen (Gubbeen Farmhouse, Co. Cork)
💭 A historic Irish whiskey revived, Old Comber’s triple-distilled pot still spice met the buttery, lightly smoked depth of Gubbeen—a bold, complex pairing where oak and smoke intertwined beautifully.
🍸 Echlinville Gin – St Tola Goat Cheese (St Tola, Co. Clare)
💭 Named Best Irish Contemporary Style Gin, Echlinville Gin is bright, botanical, and delicately floral—making it a natural match for St Tola’s creamy, citrus-kissed tang. A pairing as light, fresh, and vibrant as the coastal breeze.
🥃 Dunville’s PX 10-Year-Old Whiskey – Templegall (Hegarty’s, Co. Cork)
💭 A multi-award-winning whiskey, Dunville’s PX 10 is rich with sherry sweetness, dried fruits, and spice, and its decadent, velvety finish was pure magic with Templegall’s nutty, Alpine-style crunch. Indulgent, elegant, and one to savour.
🥃 Celebrating Award-Winning Irish Craft
Echlinville is home to some of Ireland’s most celebrated spirits, with Dunville’s Whiskey, Weavers Gin, and Old Comber all collecting top awards internationally. Their dedication to heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation shines through in every bottle.
🔜 More Tasting Events Ahead!
If you missed out this time, don’t worry—we’ve got more Irish Spirits & Irish Cheese Tasting Experiences coming soon at Echlinville Distillery! Secure your spot here:
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A huge thank you to Peter from Echlinville for the expert spirit storytelling and to Johnny from Indie Füde for sharing his cheese wisdom. Until the next one—sláinte! 🥂