Spirit of Ireland Spirit of Poitin

Join us for a weekend of craft Irish spirits to meet the distillers behind some of Ireland’s newest craft brands.

Discover the history behind Ireland’s national spirit Poitin. With origins predating whiskey and uniquely vibrant flavors come taste Poitin and the versatile cocktails it can be crafted into.

Bord Bia the Irish Food Board is delighted to announce an exciting weekend of events at Casements Bar in San Francisco in collaboration with Bar 1661 and Invest NI from October 11 to 13. This celebration will offer consumers bartenders and spirits enthusiasts a series of unique experiences that pay tribute to the rich traditions of Irish food music and culture. 

The three days of events will feature opportunities to engage with the makers of 18 distinct Irish spirits brands through seminars tastings cocktails educational sessions and interactive activations. Additionally Dave Mulligan Ivana Marešić and Annie Rattigan from Bar 1661 in Dublin will be in attendance introducing Poitín to the American market. Poitín (pot-cheen) a traditional Irish distilled spirit often known as "Irish moonshine" is an integral part of Ireland's cultural heritage with a history of being produced for centuries in small often illegal stills using local ingredients like potatoes. Bar 1661 consistently recognized as one of Ireland’s Best Cocktail Bars is dedicated to honoring Ireland’s native drinks particularly by elevating Poitín and securing its place in the modern cocktail scene.

Participating Irish spirits brands include Mad March Hare Poitín Lost Irish Whiskey Method & Madness Boann Distillery Gunpowder Gin Roe & Co Irish Whiskey J.J. Corry Dingle

Distillery Bán Poitín Echlinville Distillery and more. 

For a full list of events throughout the weekend visit https://casementsbar.com/events/spirit-of-ireland

Host or Publisher Colangelo & Partners