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Does older always mean better? The Academy — Ulster University's acclaimed training restaurant — hosts a BIA Fest dinner that puts age statements to the test. Aged Irish whiskies matured in unusual casks are paired with a menu from Chef Keri and the next generation of hospitality talent, inviting you to decide whether the old guard really outclasses today's bold young expressions. Great food, great whiskey and a question worth debating over both. Part of Belfast Whiskey Week 2026. Over 18s only.