Celebrate Bloomsday on June 16th with the IWSA. We will hold a member virtual tasting featuring the Writers Tears Miniature Book Gift Pack. On the day celebrating the James Joyce seminal work, we will enjoy the range of Irish Whiskeys inspired by esteemed 19th-century Irish writers.

WHISKEY of the MONTH

The IWSA is visiting Dublin this May for our 2023 member group trip. We celebrate with Dublin's own, Molly Malone, and her namesake Irish Whiskey launching in the USA this month. Molly Malone has a long celebrated history commemorated in song, by statue, and now whiskey brand. Read about this history and our review of the Irish Whiskey here.

COCKTAIL of the MONTH

The Mint Julep is one of the most well known signature cocktails. Bourbon is most associated with the Mint Julep since its adoption as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939. The IWSA Mint Julep puts an Irish twist on this classic with W.D. O'Connell 10yr old Single Grain. Read more about the drink's history & our recipe here.

IRISH PUB of the MONTH

For our May Pub of the Month, we head to Indianapolis in anticipation of the Indy 500 open-wheel car race. The prestigious race is held annually on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. 9 Irish Brothers is a traditional Irish pub located 5 miles from the Motor Speedway or "Brickyard". The pub was started by the O'Bryan family originally from Co. Cork. The pub's name derived from the O'Bryan's 9 brothers with an ode to their 5 sisters emblazoned on the interior wall. In addition to their Irish whiskey selection, the menu consists of traditional fare including Toasteds, Full Irish, & Guinness stew. Wash it down with an Irish coffee.