Bushmills Irish Whiskey has announced the return of Black Bush Stories in 2020, with a series of interactive Instagram events in April and May. Each event will explore a key theme and celebrate an individual and their craft. They will also provide the opportunity for audiences to discover a new skill.
The series will see Bushmills Irish Whiskey assemble a cast of collaborators across Ireland. Hosted weekly on Instagram Live by whiskey experts and award-winning TV presenters, Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison. The duo will bring the popular whiskey-inspired masterclass events into viewers’ homes for the first time.
The collaborator lineup includes; charcuterie master Rob Krawczyk, Creative photographer Freddy Kelly (a.k.a. Raw Dublin), Tea maker Oscar Woolley, and candlemaker Michael Morris. All of whom co-hosted Black Bush Stories events across the country in 2018 and 2019.
Each event will be live streamed at 8.00pm every Wednesday. Running for four weeks on the @BushmillsUK Instagram channel from 29th April. Viewers will be introduced to the world of Black Bush, before hearing the collaborator’s story and following alongside an interactive masterclass. The series will also be available on IGTV for viewers to watch back in their own time.
Bushmills live full event schedule is:
- Wednesday 29th April: Black Bush Cured with charcuterie master, Rob Krawczyk
- Wednesday 6th May: Black Bush & Photography with Freddy Kelly a.k.a. Raw Dublin
- Wednesday 13th May: Black Bush Blended with Oscar Woolley from Suki Tea
- Wednesday 20th May: Black Bush by Candlelight with Bearded Candlemaker, Michael Morris
Inspired by the character of Bushmills Black Bush, Black Bush Stories celebrates independent, curious and spirited talent. Using inspiring stories and immersive events to appeal to those who are keen to discover new experiences. To read more about the Black Bush Stories campaign and each collaborator’s story, be sure to head over to blackbushstories.com to learn more.
