# Event Details - **Event Name**: Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Hawk's Rock Master Blender Helen Mulholland for a special Irish Whiskey tasting masterclass at Thomas Connolly's BarAbout this EventAs part of the Taste of Sligo Food Festival Fringe Programme, join Helen Mulholland, Master Blender at Hawk's Rock Distillery and John Soden, Country Manager for Sazerac Ireland, for an evening exploring Irish whiskeys and bourbons from across the Sazerac portfolio.Guests will be welcomed with a cocktail on arrival, followed by a guided tasting through:Garavogue, Hawk's Rock's inaugural 20-year-old single maltPaddy Irish WhiskeyPaddy Share Irish WhiskeyBuffalo Trace BourbonEagle Rare 10-year-old Kentucky BourbonHelen and John will talk through the character of each whiskey and what sets Irish and American distilling traditions apart, with plenty of opportunity for questions.Please note booking early is advised as places for this event are strictly limited and please drink responsibly. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-an-evening-with-hawks-rock-distillery/100001992130210085 - **Event Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, kentucky-derby - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Thomas Connolly Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Sligo - **state**: SO - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Thomas Connolly Bar - **lat**: 54.2727772 - **long**: -8.4738587 - **full address**: Thomas Connolly Bar, 1 Markievicz Road, Sligo, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/45cb9f6a9af0b30444f44ab061a12870a2a2798257e37b6a5d8de61bce760c4c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0d223f-gmir.jpg?v=1782126372 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery being held? - **A:** Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Thomas Connolly Bar, 1 Markievicz Road, Sligo, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery? - **A:** Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery is organized by Hawk's Rock Distillery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Taste of Sligo Food Festival : An Evening with Hawk's Rock Distillery is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sligo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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