SSP celebrates Irish-American ties with Whiskey Bread Bar opening at Dublin Airport

Whiskey Bread Bar celebrates the culinary links between Ireland and America and is a showcase for Dublin brands Teeling Whiskey and McCloskey’s Bakery

IRELAND. Travel food specialist SSP has opened the Whiskey Bread Bar at Dublin Airport Terminal 2. It showcases the products of two Dublin-based producers, Teeling Whiskey and McCloskey’s Bakery. The outlet is located in the T2 US pre-clearance zone and caters to US-bound passengers.

Whiskey Bread Bar, which features views across the Dublin Airport airfield, celebrates the culinary links between Ireland and America.

In addition to the Teeling range, the bar features a wide variety of Irish and international whiskeys. An online whiskey quiz helps customers navigate the selection, and gives them an opportunity to create their own whiskey flight. These flights also come with individual tasting notes for customers to take away with them.

Teams from SSP, Dublin Airport, Teeling Whiskey and McCloskey’s Bakery celebrate the opening

The name Whiskey Bread derives from soda bread, which is most commonly attributed to Ireland but has its origins in America – Native Americans used soda to leaven their bread.

To accompany many dishes on the food menu, Whiskey Bread Bar will also serve its own tailor-made whiskey-steeped soda bread, created in partnership with McCloskey’s Bakery.

SSP Ireland Managing Director Simon Davidson said: “We are so proud to be working with two outstanding local partners, and these two Irish favourites are sure to be a welcome addition to the stunning new facilities at Dublin Airport. We’re thrilled to be able to provide a location in which those who have the time to indulge can enjoy sampling our large selection of whiskeys, whilst appreciating the long and storied history of Ireland and America.”

Teeling Whiskey Sales and Marketing Director Stephen Teeling said: “We are delighted to partner with SSP Ireland in Dublin Airport to showcase our locally produced award winning Irish whiskeys. We have collaborated together to create a truly unique whiskey experience that will allow travellers to enjoy and discover why Irish whiskey is the most dynamic spirit in the world.”

Dalton Philips, Chief Executive of daa, which runs Dublin Airport, said: “We are thrilled to add the Whiskey Bread Bar to our extensive food & beverage offering at Dublin Airport. This new bar will greatly enhance the passenger experience on offer in Terminal 2 and provides us with a fantastic opportunity to work with some popular Irish partners. We are excited to continue working with SSP to bring great dining experiences to the airport.”

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