Inside Peggy’s Parlour: A Focused Deep-Dive into Ireland’s Pure Pot Still Whiskey

LIMERICK DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE

Inside Peggy’s Parlour: A Focused Deep-Dive into Ireland’s Pure Pot Still Whiskey

A concise, expert guide to the Pure Pot Still Experience in Limerick — what you do, where you meet, and what you’ll taste on this 60‑minute, four‑sample tasting led by a WSET‑trained professional.

Inside Peggy’s Parlour: A Focused Deep-Dive into Ireland’s Pure Pot Still Whiskey.

Duration
60 Minutes
Location
Limerick
Operator
Limerick Whiskey Experience
Category
Distillery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in Peggy’s Whiskey Parlour in Limerick, the Pure Pot Still Experience concentrates on Ireland’s signature pot still style — a whiskey shaped by a distinct mash bill and a turbulent history. Over a compact, 60‑minute tasting led by a WSET‑trained professional, the session traces pot still’s rise, near disappearance and revival while sampling the bold, spicy and creamy character that defines the style.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PARLOUR

An intimate tasting at Peggy’s Whiskey Parlour

The experience takes place in Peggy’s Whiskey Parlour in Limerick, where the format is built around a focused tasting of Pure Pot Still Whiskey.

THE STORY

History and resilience of Irish Pot Still

Guided by a WSET‑trained whiskey professional, the tasting explores pot still’s origins, its 18th‑century prominence, near extinction and recent resurgence — framing flavor as the product of history and craft.

THE TASTING

Four focused samples of pot still whiskey

The session centers on Pure Pot Still Whiskey: expect four tastings that demonstrate the style’s bold, spicy notes and creamy textures born of a mash bill combining malted and unmalted barley.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

Compact and focused, the Pure Pot Still Experience unfolds as a guided tasting: meet in Limerick, settle in at Peggy’s Whiskey Parlour and move through four curated pours while your host explains production, mash‑bill specifics and the historical forces that shaped this uniquely Irish style.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and who should skip it.

1
Whiskey enthusiastsIdeal: a compact, expert‑led tasting that dives into the specific production and flavor profile of Pure Pot Still Whiskey.
2
History buffsA good match for travelers interested in how economic and cultural history shaped an indigenous Irish spirit: the tasting links flavor to the style’s historical arc.
3
First‑time tastersSuitable for curious newcomers who want a guided, measured introduction to pot still whiskey through four comparative samples.
4
Families with childrenNot suitable for minors — the operator’s age restriction means anyone under 18 cannot participate.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The experience runs approximately 60 minutes.

Meeting point

Assemble at Mother Mac’s, 9 High St, Limerick (V94 W8X) before proceeding to Peggy’s Whiskey Parlour.

What’s included

A guided, indoor tasting that includes four samples of Pure Pot Still Whiskey and instruction from a WSET‑trained professional.

Gear & preparation

Operator notes supplied do not list special gear requirements beyond attending the indoor tasting session.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the Pure Pot Still Experience take?

The tasting is approximately 60 minutes long.

Where do I meet the group?

The meeting location is Mother Mac’s at 9 High St, Limerick (V94 W8X).

Is there an age restriction?

Yes — participants must be 18 years of age or older.

What will we taste and learn?

You’ll sample four Pure Pot Still whiskeys and learn about the style’s production (including its mash bill of malted and unmalted barley), flavor profile and historical trajectory.

Who leads the tasting?

The session is led by a WSET‑trained whiskey professional who guides the historical and technical discussion.

Is the tasting focused only on Pot Still whiskey?

Yes — the experience concentrates solely on Pure Pot Still Whiskey.