The Irish Whiskey Academy

The
Irish Whiskey
Academy
AT MIDLETON DISTILLERY
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the centre of excellence in
Irish whiskey education – the Irish Whiskey Academy.
Established in 2013, the Irish Whiskey Academy
lies on the border between the Old Midleton Distillery,
which dates back to 1825, and the New Midleton
Distillery, built in 1975.
Our aim is to provide you with a truly unforgettable distillery experience
during which you’ll learn about the craft and expertise that goes into creating
some of the greatest Irish whiskeys. Behind every drop of Midleton Distillery
whiskey is a team of experts who devote their time, energy and skills to the art
of whiskey distillation. Meet them and discover how they show their respect
for tradition while embracing innovative new technologies.
Location
The Irish Whiskey Academy is hosted in the
converted 18th century Miller’s House at the
heart of Midleton Distillery. Easily accessible
by air, rail and road, Midleton town is situated
15km east of Cork, Ireland’s second largest city.
Affectionately known as Ireland’s ‘Sunny South
East’, the region is blessed with rich, fertile
soils ideal for growing barley and enjoys one
of the mildest climates in the country. The area
also benefits from a plentiful supply of fresh,
free-flowing water delivered directly to the
distillery by the Dungourney River.
An Unforgettable
Experience
Whether you’re a whiskey expert, budding
enthusiast or new to the world of whiskey,
a visit to the Irish Whiskey Academy is
guaranteed to be a memorable and informative
experience. Over two days we’ll show you how
whiskey is crafted from start to finish, or as we
like to say, from grain to glass. Enjoy distilling
your own whiskey in our mini distillation
laboratory and take part in a blending exercise.
You’ll have the opportunity to discover and
experience some of Ireland’s most famous
whiskey brands including Jameson, Powers,
Paddy, Redbreast, Green Spot and of course
Midleton. All of these great whiskeys have been
part of the fabric of Ireland for 200 years or more.
From the moment you arrive at the Academy
our team will take care of your every need
– arranging all your local transfers, five star
accommodation, meals, drinks and gifts.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some
of the distillery team and see how they spend
their days, crafting Irish whiskey.
Programme Details
and Package Costs
Academy experiences usually run for two days,
on a Thursday and Friday. Class sizes are limited
to just 15 and we welcome reservations from
individuals as well as groups. The price includes
accommodation, food, drink, transfers, gifts and
more. For further information please contact the
Irish Whiskey Academy office – details on the
reverse of this leaflet.
Irish Whiskey Academy
Itinerary
Irish Whiskey Discoverer Package: €1,100
DAY 1
AM
10.00
DAY 2
Arrival and Welcome to
Midleton Distillery
AM
09.30
Introduction and overview of the
different styles of Irish whiskey
Review of Academy Day One
Raw Materials
The ingredients used to craft Single Pot Still
Irish Whiskey.
Raw Materials
The ingredients used to craft
Grain Irish Whiskey.
Production Site Visit
Cereals intake, Brewhouse and Fermentation.
Continuous Distillation
How we craft Grain whiskey at
Midleton Distillery.
Single Pot Still Whiskey Distillation
How we craft traditional Irish whiskey.
Tasting: Component Spirits
An examination of Spirit distillates
prior to and following maturation.
Tasting: Component Spirits
An examination of Spirit distillates prior
to and following maturation.
PM
Transfer to the Irish Whiskey Academy
Whiskey Blending
Discover the art of whiskey blending
and blend your own whiskey.
Lunch at the Malthouse Restaurant
Production Site Visit
Copper Pot Stills at Midleton Stillhouse.
Tasting: Blended Whiskeys from
Midleton Distillery
Jameson, Paddy, Powers, Jameson Select Reserve,
Jameson Gold Reserve and Powers 12.
Whiskey Maturation
A detailed overview of oak casks and
maturation.
Tasting: Single Pot Still whiskeys
from Midleton Distillery
Redbreast 12, Green Spot, Yellow Spot
and Powers John’s Lane Release.
16.30
End of Academy Day One
Transfer to Castlemartyr Resort Hotel
19.00
Transfer from Castlemartyr Resort
Hotel to Midleton town for evening
drinks and dinner in one of Midleton’s
premium restaurants. Enjoy East Cork’s
renowned cuisine.
PM
Lunch at the Malthouse Restaurant
Production Site Visit
Cask Filling and Maturation Warehouses.
16.00
Final Departure Drink in the
Academy lounge
Departure Gift
A bottle of Jameson 12 Year Old
personalised Irish Whiskey.
Irish Whiskey Enthusiast Package: €1,600
ENTHUSIAST PACKAGE ADDS:
• A
visit to Midleton Distillery
weighbridge
• Learn how to measure alcohol
• A visit to the distillery cooperage
• Upgraded Single Pot Still Irish
Whiskey tasting session
• Exclusive private dining and drinks
in the Distiller’s Cottage
• O
pportunity to take home a sample
of your own blended whiskey
• Upgraded Blended whiskey tasting session
• Learn how to open a whiskey cask and
taste whiskey straight from the cask
• Departure gift:
A bottle of Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey
• Departure snack
Enquiries & Reservations
For further information, email:
[email protected]
or call +353 (0)21 2405838