IWSA Trips

                                              For 2025, the IWSA Member group based in historic Belfast to explore the culture, sites, distilleries, and pubs before ending our annual Irish whiskey trip at WhiskeyLIve Dublin. During our week in May we traveled around Northern Ireland via coach bus when not staying in downtown Belfast at the Grand Central Hotel.  Day 1: Experiencing Belfast History The first day itinerary was about experiencing Belfast history. We kicked off at Thompson Graving Dock on Monday morning where the...

The 2024 Irish Whiskey Society America Member Group Trip took place from May 13th-17th. For our 2024 trip, we based in Galway City along the Wild Atlantic Way. The weather was beautiful, averaging 67-72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no rain. The weather was so good in fact, one member took advantage by swimming in Galway Bay from Salthill Beach. Unofficially dubbed, "The Old and New Tour", we spent the week visiting distilleries, pubs, and other points of interest.  We stayed at The Western Hotel in Eyre Square, Galway City. This was a great location allowing for easy walking to the Latin...

The 2023 Irish Whiskey Society America Member Group Trip took place from May 15-19th. Our 2023 Cask, Castle, and Craic Tour was based in Dublin with activities taking place in and around the city during the week.  We stayed at the historic Wynn's Hotel located on Abbey Street one block north of the River Liffey. Fabulous daily breakfast, convenient bar on premises, and an ideal location for our planned activities during the week. Attending IWSA members received a Welcome Package consisting of a Tote Bag, Mini Irish Whiskey Samples, Green Flask, Molly Malone song lyrics, Copy of the Irish Proclamation,...