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Whiskey Academy

June 3 – Whiskey Academy 2023

Class is back in session, and we’re starting with a pop quiz! In 2023, the Whiskey Academy at the Kansas City Irish Center takes a broader look at whisk(e)ys.

Our guest presenter, Tom Oothoudt, the founder of Whiskey Tom Foolery, will lead us through a blind tasting of six whisk(e)ys. With […]

March 3rd, 2023|Tags: , |

Whiskey Academy, Class 1

April 8 – Whiskey Academy Session #1 – Scotch, Bourbon, Whiskey…
Scotch…Bourbon…Irish Whiskey…what are the differences? What makes a whiskey Irish Whiskey?

You’ll have the opportunity to see, taste and smell the differences as we sample Scotch, Bourbon and Irish Whiskey (can you guess which is our favorite?) as our resident whiskey expert George Vial leads us through […]

April 8th, 2022|Tags: |

The Best of the Best – Whiskey Academy

Nov. 12 – Whiskey Academy Session #4 – The Best of the Best
It’s time for the grand finale of our inaugural KC Irish Center Whiskey Academy, and we’re going for the best of the best in Irish whiskeys. This reserve tasting will focus on Pot Still and Single Malt such as Middleton, Bushmills, Tullamore, and Dingle, among others.

But […]

November 12th, 2021|Tags: |

The Avant Guard – Whiskey Academy

Sept. 10 – Whiskey Academy Session #3 – The Avant Guard
Expand your knowledge and expertise of the “water of life”. A “diploma” from the KCIC Whiskey Academy will give you the confidence you need to choose the perfect bottle.
This semester we are offering students the flexibility of live-streaming classes in the comfort of their own home or attending […]

September 10th, 2021|Tags: |

The Old Guard – Whiskey Academy

June 11 – Whiskey Academy Session #2 – The Old Guard
It’s time for class #2 of the KCIC 2021 Whiskey Academy! Join us as we continue to explore the “water of life” far beyond your everyday Jameson. Expand your knowledge and expertise as you gain the confidence you need to choose the perfect bottle. (participation in previous […]

June 11th, 2021|Tags: |

WA#2 – The Power of Pot Still

March 12 – Whiskey Academy Session #2 – The Power of Pot Still
Enroll in one (or all four) of our whiskey experiences this year to expand your knowledge and expertise of the “water of life” far beyond your everyday Jameson. A “diploma” from the KCIC Whiskey Academy will give you the confidence you need to choose […]

March 12th, 2021|Tags: |

Whiskey Academy Session #1

Nov. 13 – Whiskey Academy Session #1
Enroll in one (or all four) of our whiskey experiences this year to expand your knowledge and expertise of the “water of life” far beyond your everyday Jameson. A “diploma” from the KCIC Whiskey Academy will give you the confidence you need to choose the perfect bottle.
This semester we […]

November 13th, 2020|Tags: , |

WinterFest

It’s that time of year! Join us as we kick-off the Irish Season with our 9th Annual Irish WinterFest, a celebration of Irish music and dance. Due to popular demand, we are expanding this year’s event to include the Derek Warfield and the Young Wolf Tones Concert on Friday evening, February 28 (single event tickets here). […]

February 29th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Burns Night Whiskey Tasting

600-7:00-Cash Bar, Dinner
7:00-9:00ish-Whiskey Tasting
9:00-10:00 Cash bar, Conversation

Browne’s annual nod to Robert Burns with a couple Scottish whiskeys alongside our Irish selections.
Presented by George Vial, from Donegal. He is a spirit expert, Whiskey enthusiast, & great entertainer.

Feel free to wear your kilt….or at least a plaid shirt.

$49
RSVP required to confirm your space [email protected]

January 24th, 2020|Tags: , |

Irish SummerFest

We’re into the “dog days” of summer…so let’s have a party! We’ll have yard games set-up outside (weather permitting), refreshing summer beverages, food trucks, topped off with live music and dancing inside our cool, air-conditioned Drexel Hall. Tickets are $10 (kids 6 and under are free). Are you a KCIC member? If not…why aren’t you? […]

August 3rd, 2019|Tags: , , , |

Whiskey Tasting

Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is the quintessential style of Irish whiskey. But did you know it was originally developed as a way to avoid taxes introduced in 1785? Join us for a fun evening sipping, sampling and learning more pub-quiz-worthy history of this most unique style of Irish whiskey. We’ll sample a total of […]

October 5th, 2018|Tags: |

Kansas City Irish Fest

Come celebrate our Celtic Pride in Cow Town! For ticket information, volunteer opportunities and a full schedule of events, visit kcirishfest.com

August 31st, 2018|Tags: , , , , , |

Restless Spirits Irish Music Session

A traditional Irish session (or seisiun) is a gathering of musicians, usually in a public venue, devoted to carrying on traditions within this genre. Restless Spirits is excited to be hosting this group of people who love area Irish Traditional Music and would like to invite anyone who may want to join in, listen, or […]

February 23rd, 2018|Tags: , , |

Browne’s Irish Breakfast

Join friends and family for an Irish breakfast at Browne’s Irish Marketplace – Saturday mornings until St. Patrick’s Day.

Eggs, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Beans, Rashers, Bangers, Bread Basket. Roasterie Coffee, Barry’s Tea, Juice, Bloody Marys and Irish Coffee also available.

February 3rd, 2018|Tags: , , |

Jazz Spirits

We’re taking Drexel Hall back to her days as a Jazz Hall for this very special evening of Spirits and Jazz at the Kansas City Irish Center. Restless Spirits will be providing samples of all their fabulous products – gin, vodka, poitin, Stone Breaker Blended Whiskey, Sons of Erin Irish Whiskey, and their new, limited […]

December 7th, 2017|Tags: , , , |

Whiskey Tasting

Join us and our neighbors at Browne’s Irish Marketplace for a pre-holidays whiskey tasting. We will be sampling many of Ireland’s best as well as Kansas City’s best – Restless Spirits!

6-7 p.m. cash bar and dinner/dessert prepared by chef Beth Shrout
7-9 p.m. Tasting
9-10 p.m. cash bar/whiskey available for purchase

Tickets are $55 and can be purchased […]

November 11th, 2016|Tags: , |

Dylan Walshe Live

This will be a spectacular show!! Only 50 tickets available!! VIP tickets feature pours from Restless Spirits of Sons of Erin Irish whiskey and Stone Breaker whiskey! Plus handmade from scratch hors d’oeuvres made by our fabulous chef!

General admission tickets will be available on the 23rd of September for $15. (this will not include meet […]

October 1st, 2016|Tags: , , |

Kansas City Irish Fest

Come celebrate our Celtic Pride in Cow Town! For ticket information, volunteer opportunities and a full schedule of events, visit kcirishfest.com

September 3rd, 2016|Tags: , , , , , |

Kansas City Irish Fest

Come celebrate our Celtic Pride in Cow Town! For ticket information, volunteer opportunities and a full schedule of events, visit kcirishfest.com

 

September 2nd, 2016|Tags: , , , , , |

Whiskey Tasting

Learn all about Irish whiskeys from our man George Vial from Donegal (and Major Brands). He will once again be educating all of us on the finer points of Irish Whiskey.

You will receive 8 samples. Space is limited and this event is usually a sell-out, so don’t delay.

Samples will include:

Jameson Irish Whiskey
Powers Irish  Whiskey
Bushmills Irish […]

July 23rd, 2016|Tags: |

Browne’s Irish Street Faire

A favorite summer event in a backyard setting!
Celebrate 129 years of all the great people who have made Brownes…well, Brownes!!
That is you, and your family, and friends…

ENTERTAINMENT:

The Elders
Eddie Delahunt
Carswell & Hope
Keddy
Ceili at the Crossroads
O’Riada Manning Academy of Irish Dance
KC Irish Dance
Clanna Éireann Celtic Dancers
Bagpipers
Master of Ceremonies: Pete McCluskey

BEVERAGES:
Whiskey Bar:: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Tullamore DEW, 2Gingers […]

June 11th, 2016|Tags: , , , , |