Carlow Whiskey Festival details revealed, including set dates and what's involved
Carlow Whiskey Festival will include whiskey tasting and other unique experiences held across the county
This January, a whiskey festival will be held in Carlow and everyone is welcome to join.
The Carlow Whiskey Festival is being developed through a collaborative partnership involving Carlow County Council, Carlow Whiskey Society, local vintners, Carlow Tourism and County Carlow Chamber.
The festival will take place on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th, January 2027. It will include a programme of whiskey tastings, distillery experiences and events hosted across a number of Carlow's well-known hospitality venues.
The official launch of the festival was held today, on Wednesday November 11th, in The Irishmans, Carlow.
The festival aims to establish a distinctive annual event on Carlow’s festival calendar, showcasing the county as a destination for quality experiences, hospitality and tourism.
Mayor of Carlow, Cllr. Ken Murnane, said that he is delighted that Carlow is preparing to introduce a new Whiskey Festival for 2027.
“This is an exciting initiative which brings together our local businesses, hospitality sector and tourism interests around a shared celebration of Irish whiskey and the experience that Carlow has to offer.
“I am really looking forward to officially unveiling the festival and would encourage everyone with an interest in whiskey, tourism or simply seeing new events develop in our county to come along”.
Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development & Enterprise with Carlow County Council, said: "Festivals and events play a hugely important role in strengthening our local economy, attracting visitors, supporting local businesses and creating a positive profile for our towns and county.
“They provide an opportunity to bring people together, encourage visitors to stay longer and spend locally, while showcasing the quality and diversity of our hospitality, retail and tourism offering”.
“The Carlow Whiskey Festival is a great example of what can be achieved through partnership and collaboration.
“By bringing together the public and private sectors, local businesses and industry representatives, we can develop new experiences that add to Carlow's appeal as a destination, generate economic activity and create opportunities for our business community.
“We are looking forward to building this festival into an exciting annual event for Carlow."