Want to go on an adventure?
Want to go on an adventure with the SNUG?
Read on to hear the tale!
What is happening?
(These guys have no idea!)
Jim Arnoldt, SNUG Founder/General Irish Whiskey Professor & Lesley Meier, SNUG Whiskey Club Ambassador/SNUG Personal Travel Fairy will be leading a merry band of travelers from Dublin, Ireland to Belfast to voraciously consume the sights, sounds and sips to be found during Belfast Whiskey Week 2025. This 11 day trip will do far more than wet your whistle when it comes to Irish Whiskey - in fact you’ll be a bit of a whiskey wizard by the time you’re done.
An experience like no other.
(Yes, that is a toilet tank with a SNUG sticker on it. In Belfast, 2024. No, Jim didn’t put it there.)
Traveling with no more than 12 adventurers in this party will enable us to access intimate and exclusive events and experiences that larger travel groups can’t. PLUS! You will get to choose your own adventure! Roll the dice or make a well thought out decision - the choices will be yours when it comes to event selection for Belfast Whiskey Week. Only you can determine your ultimate Irish Whiskey destiny. But be reassured, the entire party will be reunited at the Masquerade at the end of the journey where stories will be told and drams will be shared.
Interested? Read on brave travelers!
Here is the good stuff!
Estimated Pricing - $4900
(excludes airfare avg. $1600 round trip Indy to Dublin direct pricing)
Airfare is NOT included due to the massive variation in pricing and to give you the best opportunity to pick a flight that works for you using your preferred airline, credit card points, vouchers etc. Flights in July are expensive! We highly suggest that you buy insurance and refundable tickets. Additionally, by direct booking your flight you will have total control over making any last-minute changes.
Price includes:
Your personal travel fairy - Lesley Meier will be your point of contact and answer all of your questions as well as help you coordinate your time.
Your personal Irish Whiskey Wizard - Jim Arnoldt will be curating exclusive tastings and experiences with his friends in Belfast and Dublin!
SNUG Travel Swag: Jumper, Umbrella or Rain Jacket, Backpack or Sling Bag; you will get to select sizes of course!
Dublin experiences & hotel 7/17
Transport to and from Dublin to Belfast (Train & Coach)
Belfast Accommodations from 7/18 through 7/26 checking out 7/27
Double Occupancy
Breakfast Included
Belfast Whiskey Week Sessions; 2-4 daily; food included in each event (dietary preferences may not be able to be accommodated here) *each person gets to select each session or distillery day (we will help you do this!)
DISTILLERY DAYS, COCKTAIL TAKEOVER, MASQUERADE BALL, EXPO & INDUSTRY AWARDS DINNER
Friend of BWW T-Shirt
Friend of BWW Jumper
BWW 2025 Festival Bottle
BWW 2025 Dram Deck (when available)
Bottle Shipping to the US up to 10 bottles
Q&A Session on May 4th at 6pm at the SNUG.
Jim dreaming of going to Belfast Whiskey Week
The guy on the right is the organizer/mad scientist of BWW. Not sure how really. But here we are. And Jim came back ok. (His name is Paul Kane.)
We got nominated for this last year!
Belfast Whiskey Week Tentative Itinerary
Dates of Travel: July 16th - 27th (flexible departure date)
Dates for Belfast Whiskey Week: July 18th-26th
Day 1: Arrival in Dublin after overnight flight (16th to the 17th)
Arrive at Dublin airport.
Transfer to hotel to drop luggage.
Brunch (group)
Guinness Storehouse Tour (group)
Roe & Co. Distillery Tour (group)
Return to hotel to rest (on your own)
Dinner/Pint near hotel (group)
Day 2: Depart for Belfast (18th)
Train to Belfast (group)
Arrive at Hotel/Drop Luggage
Opening Events (group)
Day 3-8: BWW (these events can be group or on your own)
Tasting Sessions; 2-4 sessions per day
Walking Tours
Distillery Tours
We get early access for registration! Will do as a group.
Day 9 & 10: BWW
Masquerade; Cocktail Takeover; Expo
Industry Awards (Day 10)
Day 11: Depart for Dublin Airport or Destination of Your Choosing!