De Vere's Irish Pub in Sacramento

Offering the most extensive whiskey menu that I have seen at a Sacramento pub (over 100 whiskey/scotch offerings), de Vere's seems to be the local pub for whiskey lovers! Located in the heart of Sacramento (1521 L Street), they are open daily from 11am-2am and host a variety of events (on a weekly basis), including live Irish music/sessions, watching FIFA World Cup games, trivia night, and the Whiskey Society.

At the Whiskey Society meeting last Tuesday, March 30th, de Vere's hosted guests from the Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. Hunter Chavanne talked about bourbons (small batch bourbons in particular), and after the lecture, participants sampled Willett 6-year, 8-year, and 16-year single barrel bourbons. Jack Mootz, writer for deVere's blog, claimed that the Willet 16-year bourbon was "like drinking heaven."

You can become a member of deVere's Whiskey Society for a one-time fee of $50, and then join them every Tuesday night to expand your knowledge of Irish and Scotch whiskey. They offer one showcase whiskey at $4 for every member (changes weekly), 3-4 brands of whiskey at a discounted rate, and a unique food pairing. If you are interested in joining, you can attend their next meeting on Tuesday, April 6th, from 7-9pm, bring your initial payment, and they'll take care of the rest!

Happy Easter!