KILKENNY FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A One-Hour Journey Through Kilkenny’s Irish Whiskey Legacy
A focused tasting of curated Irish whiskey flights at Paris Texas in Kilkenny — ideal for both connoisseurs and curious newcomers.
A One-Hour Journey Through Kilkenny’s Irish Whiskey Legacy.
Embark on a unique whiskey journey in Kilkenny with carefully curated tasting flights that pair aged classics and local recipes to reveal the history and diversity of Irish whiskey.
Highlights
Tasting Highlights
Prestige Platter: Rare, aged expressions
A compact flight of 15 ml pours showcasing ultra-aged Bushmills expressions—30-, 25- and 21‑year bottlings finished in Pedro Ximenez butts, Ruby Port pipes and Madeira casks—designed to show how cask and age shape character.
Premium Irish Whiskey: benchmark drams
A premium 20 ml flight that pits celebrated expressions—Redbreast 27, Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest and Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve—so you can compare regional styles and cask finishes.
Medieval Mile History: local and historic recipes
A 20 ml flight that connects Kilkenny’s past and Ireland’s distilled traditions with an Aqua Vitae (1324 recipe), a Poitín from West Cork and a pure pot still example from Carlow.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
Over the course of an hour at Paris Texas in Kilkenny, hosts present three curated flights that move from rare aged expressions through premium benchmarks to historically inspired local recipes, with each small pour intended to highlight a different facet of Irish whiskey.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tasting runs for 1 hour.
The experience meets at Paris Texas in Kilkenny.
Small-group format with a maximum capacity and intended for adults aged 18 and over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tasting last?
The experience lasts 1 hour.
Where does the tasting begin?
The tasting meets at Paris Texas in Kilkenny.
Who operates the tasting?
The tasting is operated by Paris Texas.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes — the tasting is for ages 18 and over.
What whiskeys are included in the flights?
Flights include the Prestige Platter (aged Bushmills expressions), a Premium Irish Whiskey flight (Redbreast 27, Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest, Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve) and a Medieval Mile History flight featuring Aqua Vitae, Poitín and a pure pot still example.