To celebrate its re-opening, the Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre has introduced a new offering to visitors, The Tully Cocktail Making Class. This experience is designed for groups of friends or family who want to enjoy an evening out, learn something new and have craic along the way.  A visit to the home of Tullamore D.E.W. brings the true heritage of whiskey making in Ireland to life. The cocktail class is a must for whiskey explorers or adventurous ‘staycationers’ eager to learn something new.

The Tully Cocktail Making Class will host four evening sessions per week. During the specially curated sessions, guests will receive a drink on arrival and learn how to make three delicious cocktails, one of which they will bottle to takeaway & enjoy at home.

The experience will be hosted by one of Tullamore D.E.W.’s brand ambassadors and cocktail experts. They will teach guests everything from the history of the brand in Tullamore to how to use simple ingredients to make great drinks. Guests will learn the importance of getting the balance of flavours right along with perfect presentation. This class will help elevate guest’s understanding of the world of cocktails and how Irish whiskey works wonderfully in some of the most iconic drinks. The Tullamore D.E.W. cocktail making expert will share tricks and tips that are sure to impress friends and family at any occasion.

The cocktail making menu includes some old favourites along with some new show stoppers that are sure  to impress. The menu includes ; Whiskey Sour (Shaker), Tully XO Daiquiri (Stirred), Tullamore D.E.W. Old Fashioned (Stirred). This special experience can accommodate up to eight people and is perfect for a fun night out with a twist. The cocktail session will last 2 hours and is priced at €50 per person. This includes four delicious drinks, a cocktail masterclass, as well as a branded glass & cocktail making handbook/guide so visitors can perfect their skills at home! The tour can be booked online on www.tullamoredew.com

Speaking about The Tully Cocktail Making Experience in the Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre Marketing Manager, Cathy Sullivan said; ‘Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our guests was the number one priority when planning our reopening but we also wanted to deliver a new, innovative experience for our guests to enjoy. We know many people have found the last few months at home tough. We believe our Cocktail Making Experience offers visitors something both new and exciting to do within a safe, social setting. We’re really looking forward to welcoming guests back to Tullamore.’

Other key experiences that will recommence at the Visitor Centre include:

1.   Curious Tasters Journey – An introduction to Irish whiskey, taking in every step of the whiskey making process, with a tutored tasting of three expressions of Tullamore D.E.W.

2.   Whiskey Wise Master Class – An opportunity to discover the hidden depths of the Tullamore D.E.W. range with an extended whiskey tasting in the privacy and comfort of the D.E. Williams Branch House.

3.   Tutored Whiskey Tasting & Story Telling Session – An in-depth session on the Tullamore D.E.W. liquid and its rich history in Ireland.

Whiskey explorers can book tours online at: www.tullamoredew.com or by calling the Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre on +353 57 9325015

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