Cork Whiskey Fest 2026 – Dates, Tickets, Tastings & Events in Cork City

Cork Whiskey Fest 2026

Consumer Event

Date: 27/03/2026 – 29/03/2026 Time: 12:00 – 17:00

Cork Whiskey Fest returns to Cork City for its fourth year from 27–29 March 2026. The festival will feature a relocation to Oliver Plunket St for all Masterclasses and expanded Brand Expo & Socials and a packed programme of tastings – including rare whiskeys – and expert-led experiences.

The event will take place in Cork City Hall where the increased capacity will cater for 60 exhibitors highlighting new and rare whiskeys, beers, ciders, gins, rums, vodkas and poitín.

Festival highlights include A Pint & A Drop, delivered by the head brewers from 3 Cork Breweries – Rising Sons Brewery, Blarney Brewing Co, and Original 7 Brewery.

Silent Irish Distilleries, where Industry legend Ger Garland samples liquids from Ireland’s lost whiskey distilleries; and The Renegades – Scotch/ Irish Blends, with Mark Lonergan tasting those blends that shouldn’t really have been allowed, but got released. Other standout sessions delve into Vintage Whiskey Crocks, Peated Pot Still Irish Whiskeys from Killowen Distillery, and a rare Midleton warehouse tasting hosted at the Imperial Hotel Ballroom. One of the most sought-after tickets of the weekend is Distillery Day at Midleton Distillery on Saturday 28th March, offering unparalleled access to the distillery, warehouses, and master craftspeople alongside exceptional tastings.

All events sold out last year so advance booking is recommended. For a full list of events go to corkwhiskeyfest.com or follow @thecorkwhiskeyfest on social media.

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