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