Brew-tiful return for Black Bush Stories

Bushmills Irish Whiskey is bringing back its Black Bush Stories for 2022 with an exciting first collaboration to mark International Irish Whiskey Day on the 3rd of March.

A virtual masterclass with Belfast coffee trailblazers, Established Coffee will give will give attendees from Derry to Kerry and Galway to Dublin the chance to immersive themselves in an evening of whiskey, coffee and cocktails from the comfort of their homes, with expert guidance along the way.

The long running Black Bush Stories series celebrates the synergies of craft between Bushmills and other local Irish business across the island while providing an opportunity for guests to discover a new interest or skill.

Commenting on the latest collaboration, Mark Ashbridge founder of Established Coffee, which boasts and its own roastery in the heart of Belfast, said: “There’s a clear connection in the work we do as roasters and what Bushmills do as distillers. That pursuit of perfection. It’s what made this collaboration with Bushmills very appealing to us.

‘Learn and evolve’

“At Established we’re always pushing ourselves to innovate, learn and evolve so it was an exciting challenge to create a Bushmills coffee blend from their Olorosso Sherry Cask and Bourbon Barrels.

In partnership with Bushmills, Mark has also created an exclusive coffee blend using beans that have been finished in bourbon and sherry barrels from the Old Bushmills Distillery to create a blend with the rich and fruity notes so familiar with Black Bush

The event, hosted by Bushmills brand ambassador Lauren McMullan, will take participants on a journey of discovery, delving into the world of maturation as Mark reveals the unique process – and learning curve – for creating the special Black Bush Blend, while master mixologist Chris Pawar will host an interactive cocktail masterclass.

The first Bushmills Black Bush x Established Coffee event will take place virtually at 7pm on Thursday the 3rd of March 2022. Tickets cost £9/ €10 and include an event kit worth £40 / €45 with the tools

Tickets are limited so for more information and to purchase yours today visit blackbushstories.com.