Have you ever thought about going to Ireland? I think of Ireland as a magical place. Lots of folklore, plush green countrysides and lots of pubs. Great pubs with probably some of the best ales you will ever have. Well forget about it. It's the whiskies you want. One in paticular would be Bushmills. This distillery is the oldest in the world. They have seen 400 years of history and they are very proud of their whiskey. Just ask Robert Sickler, Master of Whiskey. Robert was our host for the evening.

The event took place at the Old Blinking Light restaurant in Littleton, Colorado. A restaurant I will frequent in the future. The night started off with Timm Herrod, from Colorado Pipers, playing the bag pipes for us and then Robert gave us a mini history lesson on the origins of whiskey and Ireland. It was all very interesting and then the tasting began. Chef Kyle Fitzgerald, master of Southwestern cuisine, paired each dish perfectly with each Bushmills whiskey choice. There were 5 whiskies and 5 courses from appetizer to dessert.

When I finally visit Ireland I will certainly include The Old Bushmills Distillery in my adventures along with visiting the plush green countrysides, listening to many folklores and sampling the many pubs.
- Sla'inte!