The fountain of youth, liquid gold, aqua vitae, uisce beatha. These charmed iterations of perpetual youth and prosperity have one thing in common… whiskey. A once in a lifetime experience of rural luxury and extraordinary whiskey awaits the parched palette of patrons in county Limerick, Ireland. This experience takes place in a towering neo-gothic manor situated on a winding river, with over 800 acres of lush parkland, forest, and gardens. Whatever the season, the Adare Manor is a nirvana of Irish charm. Not only with its surroundings but with the charming service and exclusive luxuries awaiting the thirteen guests lucky enough to take part in the Silent Distillery Whiskey Experience at the Adare Manor.

The Exclusive Event

Starting strong with a champagne and canape reception. Followed by a five course Michelin star dinner, overnight stay and breakfast. Choice of grounds activity – golf, padel, or spa – to the inimitable star of the show. An intimate guided tasting of a very rare whiskey followed by an auction for a molten gold keepsake. Nothing screams indulgence more than exquisite countryside, world-class Michelin gastronomy, and an invaluable sip from the fountain of youth. Voted Irelands leading hotel in the World Travel awards 2020 and on the Condé Nast Gold list. There is no room for disappointment at the idyllic Adare Manor.

The Manor is presenting opportunity to try a whiskey so rare there are only 97 crystal decanter bottles in the world, released at the mature age of 47. The Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter 3. This is a limited-edition event for those with passion for the product and a keen nose and palette to match.

Ireland’s Leading Hotel

The Manor House – with its 19^th Century restoration – is the epitome of Romantic neo-Gothic allure.  Harkening back to its Early Modern heritage, as a bastion of chivalry and grace. Beautifully rendered stone gargoyles, wood carvings, Versailles inspired hallways, and towers fit for a castle fashion an architectural triumph. Adare is the creation of the Earl and Lady Dunraven who transformed a Georgian house into a Chateau-come-Manor boasting 365 windows. One to gaze out of for each day of the year.

One would never need to leave the grounds but nearby Adare, named Ireland’s prettiest village is quaint cottage perfection. Complete with the skeleton of the medieval Desmond castle, sacked by the Cromwellians in 1657. The castle sits at a bend in the idyllic river Maigue – one of Ireland’s best trout rivers – that it shares with the manor house and grounds. The village echoes the charm and romance of the manor itself.

A taste of liquid gold from the exclusive pot at Adare Manor

This Whiskey experience is unlike any other. Not just because of its location and extended incentives, but because of the master presenting the event. Kevin O’Gorman, the master craftsman has worked for Midleton distillery since 1998, nourishing grains till they transform into gold. Now holding the title of Master Distiller, Kevin represents Irish distillers around the globe. There are no safer hands to discover The Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter 3 whiskey with. The oldest collection of Irish Whiskey ever made.

The mysterious silent distillation at Midleton – closed in 1975 – only adds to the treasured status of this whiskey, representing traditional Irish Distillation that is now legend amongst the whiskey community. The intimate tasting will be undertaken in the Cellar of the Manor, exploring the notes of oak, coffee, cherry, and peppermint to name a few. With the opportunity to auction for a 50ml bottle of the golden liquor, all proceeds going to charity. What better way to enjoy such luxury than with a quintessentially Irish helping hand.

Michelin Menu by Mike Tweedie

The experience also offers a five-course set meal by the Michelin star chef, Mike Tweedie in the Manor’s prestigious restaurant, The Oak Room. Top-class food created and designed specifically for the event is accompanied by specially selected wines from the Adare Cellar. Following the meal is an overnight stay at Adare, balanced seamlessly with stately grandeur and modern luxury. There is a massive variety of rooms including the staterooms and suites. Draped with fringed curtains, Georgian inspired furniture, king sized beds, plush chairs of elegant tartan and views of the French gardens, the river, and the golf course. Every room is tailored to comfort and style. The signature suite boasts a complementary mini-bar, 24 hour in-room dining, and even the charming Manor butler to attend to patrons’ every need during their stay at Adare’s nirvana of Irish charm.

Tom Fazio Golf Course

This exclusive event at the luxury hotel Adare Manor, comes hand-in-hand with an exciting opportunity the following day. Namely, the opportunity to play on the prestigious grounds of Adare’s pristinely maintained golf course. Spanning across the massive grounds, flush with the river Maigue and centuries old trees, is an award-winning golf-course. Tom Fazio’s designs amidst the emerald Irish countryside make for a spectacular feat of artistry with respect for the land and preservation of its natural beauty. Adare was voted European golf course and World club house of the year in 2020. Additionally, Adare is set to host the prestigious Ryder Cup in 2027. Beginners and experts alike can enjoy all that the course has to offer.

Guests can instead forgo sporting for the spa, the perfect place to soak in the idyll of Adare. With innovation, serenity, and seclusion to complement the Manor grounds. The spa offers multiple treatments including luxurious doctor-led skincare by the elite 111SKIN. Guests can submerge in another fountain of youth at the spas pool. Or even indulge in a body treatment inspired by the folklore of trees on Adare’s grounds. Nature is used as spiritual nurture in Adare’s spa oasis.

This experience allows patrons to see Ireland the right way, with liquid gold, grandeur, and golf. Submerged in rural luxury and extraordinary whiskey at one of the best hotels in the world. Whiskey, to the Irish is the water of life, the uisce beatha. And patrons do not thirst for anything at the Silent Distillery Whiskey Experience at the magnificent Adare Manor, Limerick, Ireland.