# Event Details - **Event Name**: Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Maura Clare speaks about the history of the Irish drink, poitin.About this EventIrish whiskey and stout are both renowned, but perhaps the most Irish of all the drinks is poitin, a super-strength clear Irish moonshine. Originally brewed in convents and monasteries some 1500 years ago, poitin later moved to Irish farms, where copper pots (poitin means “small pot”) were used to make the illegal liquor. The best poitin was grain-based. It’s now legal, and known as a trendy new mixer for hipster mixologists—and also as a symbol of Irish determination and defiance. The US brand Smuggling Nun was named after the founder’s cousin, Sister Mary, a Franciscan nun who smuggled poitin through customs in a bottle of holy water. Maura Clare, founder/owner of Smuggling Nun, will join us on St. Patrick’s Day for a lecture on the colorful history of poitin. A poitin-based cocktail will be available in the NAC bar. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/thee-most-irish-drink-an-evening-with-maura-clare-of-smuggling-nun/100001981794685252 - **Event Categories**: saint-patricks-day, st-patricks-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The National Arts Club - **lat**: 40.737694 - **long**: -73.98670299999998 - **full address**: The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dc77e360ec56dfbbc77ecdee828b6b02da7a77cd7c88280743531f314be79566-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd6d8da-gmir.jpg?v=1769707306 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun being held? - **A:** Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun takes place on Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun? - **A:** Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun is organized by The National Arts Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Thee Most Irish Drink: An Evening with Maura Clare of Smuggling Nun is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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