


Tralee Food Festival 2026
Heritage Whiskey Tasting & The Kingdom Whiskey Bar
This May, Kingdom Whiskey Experiences will be back for the Tralee Food Festival 2026
Friday, May 15
Heritage Whiskey Tasting - The Origins of Irish Whiskey - In support of Meals on Wheels Tralee
Saturday & Sunday, May 16/17
The Kingdom Whiskey Bar at The Square
with Portmagee Whiskey & The Liberator Whiskey
See all the details below

Heritage Whiskey Tasting
Discover the Origins of Irish Whiskey
Friday, May 15, 7.30pm
@ McCaffrey's Bar, Tralee
Join us for a Heritage Whiskey Tasting in support of Meals on Wheels Tralee. Join us on a journey through the rich and fascinating history of Irish Whiskey - In a way, you've never seen (and tasted) it before.
Your experience begins in 14th-century Kilkenny, with the earliest written records of Aqua Vitae - the grandfather of modern whiskey. From there, we follow the myths and stories west to the rugged hills of Connemara, once a hotspot of illicit poitín-making in the 1800s. Finally, we return to present-day Kerry, where today's whiskey-makers craft Irish whiskey the Kerry way.
Each chapter of the journey will be told through stories, and is paired with an authentic drink:
1300s: The original Aqua Vitae, reborn from the Red Book of Ossory
1800s: Heritage Poitín (100% legal - we promise!)
Today: 3 x local Kerry craft whiskeys
- generously donated by Portmagee Whiskey, Skellig Six18 Distillery and The Liberator Whiskey
This is not your traditional sip & chat whiskey tasting - This is an immersive exploration of history, heritage, and flavour through storytelling.
€49.00 per person - over 18s only (limited availability)
Proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels Tralee.

The Kingdom Whiskey Bar at The Square
With Portmagee Whiskey & The Liberator Whiskey


Meet Portmagee Whiskey and The Liberator Whiskey at The Kingdom Whiskey Bar at The Square! Free samples and a guided introduction to each pour will help you find your new favourite Kerry whiskey. Engage with our experts, ask questions about the different brands and whiskeys, their makers and where to have a glass in town or get your next bottle.
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Engaging chats
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Learn more about the local Kerry brands
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Free samples
In 2025, The Kingdom Whiskey Bar has been very popular with festival-goers and Kingdom Whiskey Experiences is delighted to bring the sampling action back to this years festival.
We are looking forward to meeting you all at The Kingdom Whiskey Bar at Tralee Food Festival 2026!