Gearoid O’CALLAGHAN
Independent consultant who organises activation events, host events, and speaks at corporate events throughout Europe - from BBQ events or cooking over an open fire, to cocktail making or pairing with coffee/beer
Gearoid O’CALLAGHAN
Independent consultant who organises activation events, host events, and speaks at corporate events throughout Europe - from BBQ events or cooking over an open fire, to cocktail making or pairing with coffee/beer
Photo by Marco J Drews
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.
Craft Whisky
“Odds and Evens”: A collaboration with Nienke Oostra from Filosoof Jenever
Craft Whisky
“Odds and Evens”: A collaboration with Nienke Oostra from Filosoof Jenever
Craft whisky made with our own mash bill and brewed in Hamburg, Germany
Double-distilled at the Wagging Finger Distillery in Deventer, the new make was put into casks and then left to rest
After just over three years of maturation we bottled the whisky in 2023
The first batch was 75 bottles and is already sold out. The second batch was released at the start of 2025.