- Stena Line will host Sips & Stories aboard Stena Estrid on Saturday, 29 August
- Cork-born whiskey curator Barry Chandler will lead the tasting experience
- The event explores the history and heritage of Ireland’s most iconic whiskeys
- Guests will enjoy a unique tasting experience combining whiskey, storytelling and maritime travel
- Bookings are available through the Stena Line website
Stena Line will host Sips & Stories, an immersive Irish whiskey tasting aboard the Stena Estrid sailing from Dublin Port to Holyhead on Saturday, 29 August. The experience will be led by Cork-born whiskey curator Barry Chandler, who has helped introduce thousands of people around the world to Irish whiskey through live tastings, events and his Three Drams subscription club. The event brings together Irish whiskey, storytelling and travel, with Barry exploring the history and heritage behind some of Ireland’s most iconic whiskeys while guests enjoy a unique tasting experience onboard.
The experience offers a example of the experiences available onboard Stena Line and the different ways passengers can enjoy their journey, with guests enjoying an evening of Irish whiskey, storytelling and Irish maritime heritage. Barry shares fascinating stories from his career and the revival and global rise of Irish whiskey, with a selection of distinctive pours and plenty of stories along the way. The event is designed for whiskey lovers and anyone looking to try something a little different this summer.
The tasting takes place aboard the Stena Estrid departing from Dublin Port, with guests able to enjoy the unique combination of Irish whiskey and maritime travel. The experience reflects the growing trend of immersive travel experiences that combine cultural heritage with onboard activities. Bookings are available through the Stena Line website for passengers interested in this distinctive offering.
Barry Chandler, whiskey curator and founder of Three Drams, shared: “I am delighted to bring Irish whiskey, storytelling and maritime heritage together for this unique tasting experience aboard Stena Estrid.”
A Stena Line shared in a written statement: “Sips & Stories offers a brilliant example of the experiences available onboard and the different ways passengers can enjoy their journey.”
