Taste the Island - A Celebration of Ireland's Food and Drink - 2019 Buyers Guide

Business Details AthloneWhiskey Tours, Athlone, Co.Westmeath T  +353 (0) 85 23 800 23 E  info@midlandswhiskeyexperiences.ie W   www.athlonewhiskeytours.ie Business Contact: Deirdre Keon Experience AthloneWhiskeyWalking Tour A tour where participants will learn about the distillers, brewers and town bailiffs of the past, discover the centuries-old tradition of whiskey production in Athlone and enjoy a few local tipples along the way. Participants will sample four local whiskeys, two of which come with local chocolate pairings, handcrafted especially for the tour by Kilbeggan Handmade Chocolate. VikingWhiskey Cruise Many islands on Lough Ree were once inhabited by monks and their whiskey treasures and the world’s earliest documented account of ‘Uisce Beatha’ was recorded in the Annals of Clonmacnoise in 1405. On the tour, participants will delve into the fascinating history and lootings of the Vikings from their arrival by river to Clonmacnoise in 842. Cruising north to Lough Ree visitors will enjoy a whiskey cocktail, discover the centuries-old tradition of whiskey production in the Midlands and compare four contrasting Midlands Whiskeys with food pairings for each, to discern their unique characteristics. Guided tours in English. Duration 1hr 30mins for each tour Pricing Standard Retail Price Walking Tour € 39; Cruise € 55 (min. 20 persons) Tour operator rates : Yes FIT Rate: Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates: Yes Tour Series Rates: No Group bookings/rates Contact: Deirdre Keon E   midlandswhiskeyexperiences@gmail.com T  +353 (0) 85 23 800 23 Opening Details & Refreshment Walking Tours: 7 days per week but subject to availability. VikingWhiskey Cruise: seasonal mid-April to 31 st Oct. Private tours for 20+ people are available on request and subject to availability. Maximum group size is 35. Advance booking required for both. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Min. age 18yrs.Wear clothing suitable for weather. Nearest Accommodation Hub Athlone www.discoverireland.ie AthloneWhiskeyWalking Tour &VikingWhiskey Cruise 45 SECT ION 7 – ACT IVI T I ES