Photos courtesy of O’Shaughnessy Distilling
Think about it—the only thing more Irish than potatoes is whiskey! It’s believed that Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey, so it’s become a common companion of St. Patrick’s Day. The Twin Cities’ own O’Shaughnessy Distilling created Keeper’s Heart Whiskey to accompany memories and celebrate the moments that make life special.
Created by World-Renowned Master Distiller Brian Nation along with Founder of High West Distillery and Liquid Collaborator David Perkins, Keeper’s Heart was the most awarded new whiskey of 2022, and is unmatched and unforgettable. Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey presents notes of baking spices and charred oak, while Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon has notes of, you guessed it, bourbon! Along with charred oak, earthy spices, and delicate butterscotch sweetness, it’s a smooth and decadent blend.
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Keeper’s Heart will play a part in festivities all over the metro area. Be sure to stop by one of these locations to taste this brand-new style of whiskey, a blend of Irish and American distilling traditions, and get a true taste of Ireland.
Shamrocks
St. Paul | March 13-19
Shamrocks goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day! Shamrocks will have live music, bag pipers, and lots of Irish fun. Keeper’s Heart will be featured in three different cocktails including an Irish mule, a Black and Ginger (Keeper’s Heart Irish Bourbon, ginger ale, and Watkins Orange Bitters), and a Keeper’s Irish Coffee.
The Dubliner Pub
St. Paul | March 17-20
A St. Paul staple since 1983, The Dubliner Pub will be featuring a Keeper’s Heart Irish mule. Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day begin Friday and continue through the weekend.
McHugh’s Public House
Savage | March 1-31
McHugh’s celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with an entire week of events, starting with the .01k on Sunday, March12. This is the 10th anniversary of this event! McHugh’s will be featuring Keeper’s Heart mules the entire month of March.
Eagle Street Grille
St. Paul | March 1-31
Eagle Street Grille will be partaking in the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration held in the heart of St. Paul, a city that truly knows how to celebrate this holiday to the max. Eagle Street will be featuring the Dublin Drop with Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey and Irish cream dropped into an Irish stout.
Kip’s Irish Pub
Marriot Minneapolis West, St. Louis Park | March 17-20
Housed in the Marriott Minneapolis West hotel in St. Louis Park, Kip’s Irish Pub will be featuring Keeper’s Heart in three specialty cocktails, including an Irish mule, Irish coffee, Irish bloody mary, and the Heart and a Harp—a tasty beer and a bump feature. St. Patrick’s Day festivities start Friday morning with K102 broadcasting live from Kip’s, and continue through the weekend, with a show from The Tim Malloys on Saturday night.
Keeper’s Heart Whiskey is going to be the drink of the holiday this year, so don’t be left with FOMO. Make your way to one of the many locations serving O’Shaughnessy’s crown jewels and make this St. Patrick’s Day one to remember.
Need more O’Shaughnessy? Based in Minneapolis, The O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company offers Keeper’s Heart Distillery tours, a Cask Society program that gives members access to one-of-a-kind releases and special offers, and more. Follow them on Instagram @KeepersHeartWhiskey.
