The 3 Drunken Celts

Party Planning Organization

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Gold medal Excellence Awarded by ourselves, 2000

Grand prix Best in Camp As voted by camp

First place Modesty Largely uncontested

Certificate Attendance Every year since 1999

Since 1999 the 3 Drunken Celts have planned parties to the most exacting standards we could remember the following morning. Each one is assembled by hand, from whiskies other people brought, and matured overnight in a tent. Never forget the funny.

The Grand Tasting Get the app

OldRareLoudEstablished 1999First tasting 2000

The 3DC camp at dusk: a red canopy hung with lights, a table of bottles and the 3DC banner — The premises at dusk, shortly before opening. The banner is provided for those still able to read.

The annual expression

The Grand Tasting

Released	Every November at Great Western War. This year: Friday, Nov 6th, 2026
Opens	Just after dark, when the light is most flattering
Price	One bottle of whisky admits you and up to three companions. We did the sums so you would not have to.
Mash bill	Whiskies only: any grain spirit, any region. Other drinks are shown to a small table by the door, with our sympathy.
Not included	Politics. Yours or anyone’s. There is a street for that.

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A proud and largely accurate history

Awards and distinctions

1999Founded. Nobody stopped us.

2000First tasting. Those present recall it fondly, or at all.

2006Began writing things down. Ninety-five posts followed, some of them on purpose.

2021Our 20th anniversary bottling arrives: Tipperary single cask 2304, an 18 year Irish single malt at 49.5%. The anniversary itself had been the year before. We blame the obvious.

LatelyPut the tasting notebook in an app. The notebook has not forgiven us.

Close view of the 3DC Tipperary single cask label on the bottle — Exhibit A An actual bottle with our actual name on it. We were as surprised as anyone. Read the story

Travel size

3DC Tasting Notes

App screen: a Laphroaig 10 tasting with its three scores and an A minus grade

The same opinions, now pocket sized. Three measures from 1 to 5, one grade from A to F, and no E. Your notes stay on your phone, where they can embarrass only you.

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Full particulars of the app Also available on paper: downloads

The cellar

Ninety-five posts, laid down 2006 to 2026

Tasting notes, reviews and reports from the road. Some have aged better than others. All are served at cask strength, unedited.

American16 Blends10 Islay9 Speyside7 Highland6 Irish5

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Collector’s edition

The sticker

White vinyl cut, 4.5 by 3.93 inches. Adds up to five horsepower to any vehicle. (It does not.) $3.50 each, 5 for $15.50, 10 for $30.

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Three men in medieval dress posing as see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

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Membership is by invitation only

It is not for sale. Bribes in the form of whisky are carefully considered, and then drunk. The only way in is to be invited, and to keep the rules of becoming a member. Pictured: the management, demonstrating its policy on politics.

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