Tasting Tradition
Take a seat in style, & indulge your senses.
In an era of growing appreciation of the traditions of Irish Whiskey distillation, a creative concept in the heart of Ireland combines a sampling experience of select Irish Whiskeys, complimented with artfully composed food pairings. All in the sumptuous surrounds of the home of the Earls of Rosse.
Share the Experience, Cherish the Memory
Visit another world & bring the nostalgia home.
Refresh your senses as you walk through the forested grounds of the Castle Estate. Look with wonder through the richly decorated rooms of Birr Castle. Listen to the stories of its inhabitants over the centuries. Take your seat with Lord Oxmantown in the Drawing Room, and let our whiskey & culinary experts guide your taste buds along a journey of spirits and delectable eats.
Immerse Yourself
Travel on a journey of fine dining & whiskey tasting at Birr Castle & its historical surrounds.
Select Whiskeys
Single malts, single pots, blended & aged. A select variety of spirits carefully chosen & expertly introduced, revealing the stories & artistry of Irish Whiskey.
Sumptuous Surrounds
Resting upon layers of history, architecture & family, Birr Castle offers a journey into the past whilst remaining fully alive in the present. Here you will find horticulture, science & style, all blended together with an aristocratic touch.
Inspired Food
Each bite is composed from the freshest ingredients. Sourced from both the Castle grounds & wider estate, as well as local producers in the surrounding region.
The Whiskey
Become acquainted with the renewal & resurgence of Irish Whiskey.
Admire the craft
Learn about the history and heritage of Irish Whiskey from an expert. Taste whiskeys old & new. Acknowledge the traditional, enthuse for the innovative.
Savour the spirit
Early Christian monks, pirates, rebels & aristocrats. Whiskey, ‘the water of life’, has accompanied the Irish story for centuries. Become part of the tale.
The Food
Each paired bite is crafted with passion and imagination. Seasonal ingredients are thoughtfully chosen and carefully combined to create the perfect taste pairing for each unique whiskey sample. Complementary flavours and the freshest ingredients sourced and foraged locally by local food artisans Mary Kinsella & Tina Ramirez.
The Castle
A family home, and the seat of the Earls of Rosse for generations.
Historical home
Home of the Parsons family since the 1600’s, Birr Castle has played host to remarkable achievements in the fields of architecture, astronomy, science & engineering.
Sumptuous style
Medieval origins, with Victorian & Gothic overlays, Birr Castle embodies period style. Whilst the interior boasts harmoniously arranged furnishings & family collections.
Glorious gardens
One of the great gardens, the demesne hosts many rare trees collected by successive Earls of Rosse over generations.
Indulge Your Senses.
Reach out & grab the opportunity to create a cherished & shared memory of fine dining and whiskey tasting at Birr Castle.
Your Journey
1. Meet
upon arrival to the estate, be met & escorted to the castle entrance
2. Greet
lord Oxmantown, son of the 7th Earl of Rosse, will welcome & host the event
3. Tour
be guided around the inspiring rooms of this 17th century private castle
4. Taste
seated in the dining room, a professional whiskey taster & gifted local chefs will acquaint you with refined spirit & food combinations
Our Team
Patrick Parsons
lord oxmantown
Tina Ramirez &
Mary Kinsella
Haute cuisine
John Callely
whiskey expert
Conrad Bailey
estate guide
Contact us
Reach out. New memories begin here.
