O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
600 Malcolm Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
United States
Join Milkweed Editions and O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. for an unforgettable evening that brings to life the rich culture of Ireland’s most rugged region.
With readings from Tim Robinson’s renowned Connemara trilogy — a breathtakingly intimate exploration of the area’s geography, ecology, history, language, and mythology — and cocktails inspired by the stories themselves, the spirits of Connemara and the craftsmanship of Keeper’s Heart will combine creating a cultural pairing you won’t soon forget.
Whether you’re a book lover, whiskey connoisseur, or simply seeking an evening of cultural exploration, this event promises to captivate your senses, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for Ireland’s wild, windswept West Coast and the connections between literature and libation.
Event Highlights:
- Bookseller’s Corner: Tim Robinson’s books, as well as others featuring Ireland and Irish voices will be for sale by Milkweed Editions.
- Cocktail Pairings: Each book in the Connemara trilogy will have a recommended Keeper’s Heart cocktail pairing curated by the expert distillery bar team.
- Readings & Discussion: Enjoy an excerpt from each book, accompanied by a lively discussion of the intersections of history, landscape, taste, and place.
- Commemorative Bottle Label: A free commemorative label to put on your favorite bottle of Keeper’s Heart.
- Keeper’s Heart Whiskey: Winner of over 150 awards since launching in 2021, Keeper’s Heart Whiskey is proudly made at O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. and brings the best of Irish and American distilling traditions together in the glass.
Whiskey-inspired menu: Guests will have a chance to order any of the many whiskey-infused dishes from the OSDC kitchen: bourbon glazed steak tips to a whiskey battered fish and chips.
Details:
Location: Potato Bar, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
Time: 6 pm — 9 pm
Included: Admission, one drink ticket
Price: $25
Tim Robinson
A cartographer and writer, Tim Robinson was the author of, most recently, the Connemara trilogy, which Robert Macfarlane has called “one of the most remarkable nonfiction projects undertaken in English.” He was twice recipient of the Irish Book Award.
In the second volume of his beloved Connemara trilogy, cartographer Tim Robinson continues to unearth the stories of this rich landscape—weaving placelore, etymology, geology, and the meeting of sea and shore into the region’s mythologies.
“A masterpiece of travel and topographical writing, and an incomparable and enthralling meditation on times past.”—John Banville
“He knows this world as no one else does, and writes about it with awe and love, but also with measured grace, an artist’s eye and a scientist’s sensibility.”—Colm Tóibín