The perfect night out in the lead up. to the festive season.

Bushmills are hosting a whiskey and cheese pairing masterclass in Dublin next month. The whiskey company are partnering with renowned cheese affineur and founder of The Cheese Tasting Company, Ned Palmer, for the festive Black Bush Stories event - which will also be their final one of the year.  ‘Black Bush & Cheese’ will take place in Dublin at Drury Buildings on Monday December 2 and Tuesday December 3. The events are a first in Ireland for the London-based cheese expert and will see Ned showcasing his favourite Irish cheeses as he joins Bushmills Brand Ambassador, Lauren McMullan, to introduce guests to the arts of both whiskey and cheese tasting. [caption id="attachment_489108" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Photo by Rob Durston ( www.durstonphoto.com )[/caption] The masterclass will explore the similarities between the crafts of Irish whiskey distillation and cheese making, uncovering the significance of the maturation process in each and how this reflects in their respective flavour profiles. Alongside this, guests will explore a selection of complementary pairings of Bushmills’ best loved whiskeys with artisan Irish cheeses and will have a go at creating their own pairings. The collaboration forms part of the immersive event series which tells the stories of independent, spirited and extraordinary talent and aims to inspire others to follow their own passions, whatever they may be. To register for ‘Black Bush & Cheese’ and to hear more about Ned’s story, visit blackbushstories.com