The Red Book is a 14th century manuscript commissioned by Richard de Ledrede, who served as Bishop of Ossory from 1316 to 1360. The Bishop's See, which is the Latin term for seat, was located in St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny City. The Red Book consists of 79 pages of vellum written in Latin and old French, and contains an account on distillation. This is the very first written account of distillation in Ireland and Kilkenny Whiskey Guild have come together to celebrate this.

Each of the 10 premises stock a minimum of 60 Irish Whiskeys and assist customers through knowledgeable staff, tastings, food pairings and mixology. Join them in Kilkenny City to experience Irish whiskey hospitality at its finest. This is a good place to begin or end any Irish whiskey pilgrimage.