Here's the best part: all whiskeys, specialty cocktails and beers are unlimited, so we hope you come thirsty! A variety of over 70 whiskeys will be available to enjoy and sample throughout the evening. Although we're focusing on whiskey, we haven't left out amazing specialty cocktails and a selection of St. Patrick's Day beers!

What's an event without themed food bites? Our chefs are whipping up Irish culinary creations to accompany your whiskey tastings. Festive foods like; corned beef brisket, beef barley soup, mini sheppard's pie and chicken wellington will be served. We've also added a few unfamiliar creations like colcannon (an Irish potato salad) with stout braised shrimp and boxty (potato griddle cakes) with smoked salmon. Be sure to save room for sweets because we'll have a dessert bar with your choice of pecan tartlets, Bailey's chocolate mousse pies and much more.

We know how to party at M, and our entertainment for the evening, Barry Black knows how to keep the crowd going. Black is a young acoustic singer/songwriter highly influenced by the sounds of the classic soul era. Despite his respect for the past, his live performances are a virtual mash-up of every genre, from New Jack Swing to Classic Country. A feel-good party vibe follows him wherever he goes.

Whiskey and cigars go hand in hand, so naturally we will have a cigar terrace for guests to enjoy a variety of cigars that pair perfectly with their selection of whiskey.

Tickets for Rock the Shamrock are available by calling 702.797.1878 or in person at the M Casino Cage. For more information please visit: http://www.themresort.com/promo/rock-the-shamrock.html.

We could talk about the history of the holiday or about its association with the color green, but instead we decided it would be a lot more fun to talk about the drinks! We compiled a guide to some of our Irish-inspired beer and cocktails that you can find throughout our property. Here goes:

32 Draft Bar with 96 beers on tap

Let's start with the good ol' beer. We know you have the classic choice of Guinness but for those looking to branch out, 32 Draft Bar, our bar for the consummate beer lover, recently added several new beers, coincidentally in time for St. Patrick's Day! Here's a look at some of the new additions inspired by the Irish.

• Smithwick's: The original amber ale from Ireland. While this beer is clearly an Ale it takes characteristics from both Ale and Lager styles. Clean and smooth with rich malts.
• Wexford Irish Cream: The authentic Irish Ale dates back to 1810 from Wexford. Brewed using the original family recipe with Irish malt and hops, Wexford has a smooth mellow creaminess.
• Murphy's Irish Stout: Brewed from all natural ingredients; smooth and creamy, with a subtle bitterness. The blackish color comes from a difference in process at the roasting stage.

Lucky Leprechaun Specialty Cocktail

If ales and stouts just aren't your thing, don't worry. All our bars also feature our Lucky Leprechaun specialty cocktail, which promises to bring out the Irish in ya. Made with Baileys, Frangelico and a dash of green cr?me de menthe it's a classic and we venture to say, it'll bring you some luck.

We don't think you'll have any problem finding a drink you'll enjoy, but if the above choices still don't have you inspired, perhaps our price point will. Even on St. Patrick's Day, our Happy Hour 24/7 still applies – meaning that Lucky Leprechaun specialty cocktail and that Jameson Whiskey are just $5, along with all our other premium drinks. And those bottled beers of Guinness (and all other bottled beers) they'll run you just $3 - at every bar, all the time, every day.

So, raise your glass and cheers to good health! Slainte!