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Echlinville Distillery Joins Snug Whiskey Fest 2026

Home of Dunville’s Irish Whiskey

At Snug Whiskey Fest 2026, Echlinville Distillery brings Northern Irish whiskey to Indianapolis — pouring Dunville’s Irish Whiskey and sharing the stories, process, and people behind the bottles. This is a chance to taste, ask questions, and spend time with the team in a relaxed, small-room expo setting.

Expo Brand Drop #01

We’re delighted to announce that Echlinville Distillery will be joining Snug Whiskey Fest 2026.

Based in Northern Ireland and home to Dunville’s Irish Whiskey, Echlinville is one of the most important independent whiskey producers on the island. Their presence at Snug Whiskey Fest sets the tone for the kind of festival we’re building.


Why Echlinville matters

Echlinville Distillery represents a modern approach to Irish whiskey that’s grounded in place, process, and people. They’ve played a key role in bringing heritage brands like Dunville’s back into the conversation — while continuing to invest in quality production at home.

At Snug Whiskey Fest, the focus isn’t just on what’s in the glass. It’s about who’s pouring, where the whiskey comes from, and why it exists in the first place. Echlinville fits that philosophy naturally.

What to expect at the expo

Echlinville will be pouring during the Snug Whiskey Fest Expo on:

  • May 15 & 16, 2026
  • 6–9pm
  • Indianapolis, Indiana

You’ll be able to taste, ask questions, and spend time with the people behind the bottles — without the pressure or noise of a large trade floor.

A festival bottling collaboration

As the home of Dunville’s Irish Whiskey, Echlinville is also collaborating with Snug Whiskey Fest on a one-of-a-kind festival bottling, drawn from their 1808 Cask-In-Bond Series.

Details on the bottling — including availability and release format — will be shared closer to the festival. As with everything at Snug Whiskey Fest, capacity will be limited.

How brand announcements work

This is the first of several brand announcements. Lineup reveals will roll out gradually, giving space to each producer and what they’re bringing to the weekend.

If you care about discovering brands early — or getting access to tastings and ticket drops — the email list is where those updates land first.

Why Echlinville Distillery matters

Echlinville represents the revival of historic Irish whiskey through modern independent distilling, bringing heritage brands like Dunville’s back into global conversation.

What to expect

  • May 15 & May 16, 2026
  • County Down, Northern Ireland
  • Pouring as part of the Snug Whiskey Fest Expo sessions in Indianapolis.

Notable whiskeys

["Dunville’s VR 10 Year Old","Dunville’s PX 12 Year Old","Dunville’s Palo Cortado 14 Year Old","Dunville’s Three Crowns"]

Styles

["Irish Single Malt","Blended Irish Whiskey","Sherry-cask matured whiskeys"]

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