Irish Whiskey

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It’s international Whiskey Day
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BY: Jack Beresford
March 03, 2020

IT'S THE most wonderful time of the year…for whiskey lovers.
March 3 represents a momentous date in the calendar for anyone with an appreciation for Ireland’s greatest alcoholic spirit.
Now more than a decade old, International Whiskey Day is rare a chance to raise a glass in celebration to this most famous of tipples.
International Irish Whiskey Day or Irish Whiskey Day is celebrated March 3 because of the special significance the number has when it comes to whiskey in Ireland.
For example, there are three established styles of Irish Whiskey: Single Grain, Single Malt and Single Pot Still.
It’s also a well-known fact that Irish Whiskey must be matured for at least three years before it can be called whiskey.
Last but definitely not least, there’s the fact that traditional Irish Whiskey is triple distilled.
March 3 also represents the perfect date for anyone eager to warm-up for the imminent St Patrick’s Day celebrations – exactly two weeks away.
International Whiskey Day was first launched in 2009 at the Whiskey Day Festival in the northern Netherlands of all places.

It was the brainchild of a group of seasoned whiskey writers who wanted to do something in honour of fellow critic Michael Jackson (not him), who passed away two years earlier.
Jackson’s birthday fell on March 3, making it the perfect day for participants to raise a glass in memory of their friend.
In the years since, it has evolved into a celebration of whiskey in its many forms and an opportunity for the Irish diaspora all around the world to get together for a drink.
Irish whiskey tasting events are common, while social media provides the perfect platform for enthusiasts to compare and contrast their experiences of the day under the hashtag #IrishWhiskeyDay.
The perfect excuse to indulge in a glass or two of your favourite spirit the only real question left is a simple one: what are you drinking.

Tonight, we celebrate!