Whiskey Master Class
- Whistler Irish Whiskey – The Influence of the Casks from Around the World:
- Spirit of Two Nations Master Class presented by Keeper’s Heart
- Saturday, August 2nd 5 – 5:45pm Get Tickets
2025 Iowa Irish Fest Whiskey Master Class
The Brown Derby Ballroom, Downtown Waterloo
All Masterclasses will be held at the Brown Derby Ballroom, 618 Sycamore Street. You will use gate 4 to exit the fest grounds to go to the Brown Derby. All classes are $32.92 and do not include attendance to the festival.
Whistler Irish Whisky -The influence of the casks from around the World
Saturday, August 2nd at 1or 2 PM
Boann Distillery located in Drogheda Ireland is the most innovative distillery in not only Ireland but in the world! They pride themselves in creating cask finished whiskey’s versus just using ex-bourbon casks.
In this class from the Boann Distillery, you will taste the influence barrels from around the world previously holding wine or spirits have on blended and single malt whiskey.
The products in this tasting are all 90+ point rated whiskeys’ and will include expressions from the Whistler line, as well as the Boann Distillery line and the new Whistler’s Irish Cream.
Harry Evans from Boann Distillery(Whistler) will be presenting two classes. Harry is a local dairy farmer turned distiller hailing from County Meath, Ireland. He holds a 1st class BSc Hons Degree in Sustainable Agriculture along with a Certificate in Distilling from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.
Harry has been an integral part of the team at Boann Distillery for over 2 years and has enjoyed applying his background knowledge to the art of distilling. He is involved in all aspects of production from grain to cask. He plays a key role in sustainability projects and plant maintenance. Harry enjoys the variety that comes with working at Boann Distillery as he also leads educational distillery tours and represents events both at home and abroad.
• Attendance is limited to 50 participants.
- Classes will last 45 minutes.
- This Master Class will be held at The Brown Derby Ballroom.
- Address is 618 Sycamore St. Waterloo
• This workshop includes a complementary commemorative Whistler Distillery Whiskey glass
• Must be 21 to attend
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.
Purchase your tickets! Session 1 Session 2
Spirit of Two Nations Master Class presented by Keeper’s Heart
Saturday, August 2 · 5 – 5:45pm
In this in-depth whiskey tasting, attendees will follow the story of whiskey, from its Irish origins through its journey across the ocean and into American glasses. Guests will taste through the evolution of category standards, then talk about the future of Irish and American whiskeys and how Keeper’s Heart Irish + American plays a crucial role in expanding the category.
Keeper’s Heart is a remarkable new style of whiskey, bringing together smooth Irish and bold American whiskey and distilling traditions. Created by World-Renowned Master Distiller Brian Nation, formerly of Jameson Midleton and Redbreast, Keeper’s Heart has won over 150 awards since launching in 2021.
• Attendance is limited to 50 participants.
- Saturday, August 2nd at 5 PM
- Classes will last 45 minutes.
- Workshop is held at the Brown Derby on the 2nd floor Ballroom, 618 Sycamore St.
• This workshop includes a complementary Iowa Irish Fest Logo whiskey glass.
• Must be 21 to attend
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish
Purchase your tickets!
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