Hi, I am Gearóid O’Callaghan, also known as “The Whisky Jack”. I am based in Hamburg, Germany but grew up in Ireland where there is a long history of whiskey-making and drinking. For me, whiskey is something to be enjoyed by anyone who would like to; young or old (and over 18 of course). 

I started TWJ Events as “The Whisky Jack” over ten years ago with the aim of taking the snobbery out of whisky and making it accessible to everyone who is interested. Over recent years, the world of whisky has bloomed and moved on in every way. The stuffiness has gone; it's exciting and rapidly changing. There are now more active distilleries than ever before. When enjoyed in moderation, whisky really is something beautiful to be enjoyed with friends and family.

In the meantime I have started producing a craft whiskey and expanded into organising and hosting events throughout Europe. I also advise small food and drink producers on entering the German market.