Whiskey Workshops
2025 Iowa Irish Fest Whiskey Workshops
All workshops 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.
Friday Workshops:
In Good Spirits: An Evening with Holladay Distillery
Holladay Bourbon. You don’t just taste bourbon – you experience it.
Friday, August 1 · 6 – 6:45pm.
In Good Spirits: An Evening with Holladay Distillery
Start your weekend off with the award-winning Holladay Bourbon! Come join us for a fun and interactive cocktail-making class where you’ll learn how to shake, stir, and wow friends at your next gathering with amazing bourbon cocktails!
Lastly, Each ticket holder will leave with a tasty cocktail in a commemorative glass and Holladay tote bag.
• Attendance is limited to 24 participants.
- Friday, August 1st, start time is 6:00pm
- The workshop will last 45 minutes.
- This workshop will be held at The Brown Derby Ballroom.
- Address is 618 Sycamore St. Waterloo
- This workshop includes a commemorative Glass and Holladay tote bag.
- Must be 21 to attend
Click here to purchase your tickets for this workshop!
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.
Introductory Whiskey Sensory Class Presented by Keeper’s Heart
Join Keeper’s Heart Irish+American Whiskey for an unforgettable tasting of sensational whiskeys! Held at The Brown Derby..
Friday, August 1 · 7 – 7:45pm
Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey Master Tasting Seminar.
Join Keeper’s Heart Irish + American whiskey for an unforgettable tasting of sensational whiskeys! This workshop will explore the art and craft behind each whiskey tasted, learning how the distillation process shapes the liquid in the glass. Attendees will then embark on a guided tasting journey through a curated flight of whiskeys, which will employ the use of color bars, aroma kits, and flavor wheels to fully experience all elements of what is seen, smelled, tasted, and felt.
Winner of over 150 awards since launching in 2021 and created by Master Distiller Brian Nation, formerly of Jameson, Midleton, and Redbreast, Keeper’s Heart is a new style of whiskey blending smooth Irish and bold American whiskies into one delicious pour.
• Attendance is limited to 35 participants.
- Friday, August 1st at 7:00 PM
- Class will last 45 minutes.
- This Whiskey Tasting will be held at The Brown Derby Ballroom.
- Address is 618 Sycamore St. Waterloo
- This workshop includes a complementary Iowa Irish Fest Logo Whiskey Glass.
- Must be 21 to attend
Click here to purchase your tickets for this workshop!
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish
Saturday Workshops:
Paint & Sip Workshop with Bryan Sink
Back by demand! Start your Saturday with Mimosas and Irish Coffees, and join us for the Paint & Sip Whiskey Class. Not an artist? No problem, Bryan Sink will lead you through the steps to paint a one-of-a-kind Irish masterpiece. All painting supplies are provided.
- Session 1 Workshop will be Saturday, August 2nd at 8:30 AM
- Session 2 Workshop will be Saturday, August 2nd at 3:30 AM
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.
Crafted Cocktails with Five Farms Irish Cream
Who doesn’t like a boozy brunch? Come join us for a fun and interactive cocktail-making class. In this class, you will sample and learn how to use Five Farms Irish Cream in drinks perfect for any gathering! Please note there will be no food with this class, just a liquid brunch! Each ticket holder will leave with a commemorative glass and tote bag
- Session 1 Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 2nd at 10:00 AM
- Session 2 Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00 AM
- Classes will last 45 minutes.
- Workshop will be held at The Brown Derby, 618 Sycamore Street.
- There will be no food for this brunch, only drinks.
- This workshop includes a commemorative glass and tote bag.
- Must be 21 to attend
- Click here to purchase your workshop tickets for Session 1.
- Click here to purchase your workshop tickets for Session 2.
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.
Shakin’ It with Cedar Ridge Whiskeyy
Saturday, August 2nd at 12:45 PM.
Join Cedar Ridge as they teach you how to make two fun Irish cocktails but with a nice
Iowa-ish twist! Start off with mixing up a bold cocktail called “The Irish Gentleman”. Next, you’ll shake things up as they demonstrate how to make a bright and refreshing “Irish Maid” – the perfect cocktail for summer.
- Classes will last 45 minutes.
- Workshop will be held at The Brown Derby, 618 Sycamore Street 2nd floor.
- Attendance is limited to 35 participants.
- This workshop includes a commemorative Iowa Irish Fest Logo Whiskey Glass.
- Must be 21 to attend
Click here to purchase your tickets!
A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.
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