The boom in craft drinks in the last couple of years is undeniably welcomed, but the explosion in new entrants to the market has made it more and more difficult to stand out, leading to some dubious claims and “alternative facts”. Some new distilling brands, for example, now routinely buy up old trademarks and sell […]
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Urban Brewing celebrated it’s highly anticipated opening last Wednesday 30th of august with an event that gathered over 500 attendees at their inviting new venue in the IFSC’s CHQ Building, a 1,000 square metres of a restored 19th century bonded warehouse now repurposed to host a microbrewery and restaurant. The place is a new venture from Carlow Brewing Company, and
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Justine McGovern is a woman with a mission. She’s the captain, the quarterback and the cheerleader of California wines in Ireland, a one person team that keeps on winning thanks in big part to her unstoppable determination and her mix of magnetic personality and can-do attitude. “I’m kind of obsessed, but in a healthy way”,
Wine is a universe in constant expansion. It moults every year with the new vintage and encompasses disciplines as varied as chemistry, philosophy, geography, meteorology, history and marketing. Organising such a vast subject and turning into a systematised path to expertise that people from all over the world can follow is a colossal endeavour at which
The world’s biggest beer festival has inspired Adidas to innovate and launch Oktoberfest shoes that have a few features which will come handy once the pints start to disappear. The German brand has launched Adidas Munchen Oktoberfest, a limited-edition model which has a revolutionary coating that is “durable puke and beer repellent”or DPBR (yup, P is for
These Shoes Are Made for Drinking: Adidas Launches Limited Edition Oktoberfest Trainers Read More »
Saying that gin is having a moment is an understatement. Numerous bars and retailers take pride in their comprehensive gin selection but in a sea of choice, it’s not just about having a huge range, especially given the nature of the spirit, one of experimentation, variety and products with fascinating stories behind them. How do you communicate
Often misunderstood or even unknown, Mezcal is the older sibling to tequila. They both go hand in hand, for instance; Mezcal is the term for any spirit made from the agave (or maguey) plant, whilst Tequila is made in one Region, from one strain: blue agave. What we have noticed in recent years is that there is a growing
Mezcal – Mexico’s Answer to Single Malt Whiskey Read More »
To celebrate the launch of Mondello Park’s brand new driving experience; The BMW Ireland Driving Experience Powered by #M, TheTaste, BMW Ireland and Mondello Park have teamed up to offer you a chance to win a spectacular experience for two. The experience begins with you getting the keys to a sleek BMW M Powered Engine
Oscar Wilde sparks a fascination that transcends literature. The author has inspired numerous bars across the globe, and cities like London and Berlin already have a venue named after him. Now New York has welcomed a bar that channels the spirit of the legendary playwright, Oscar Wilde NYC, on 45 West 27th Street. The bar is the
Only 30 minutes away from Belfast, Galgorm Resort & Spa is the perfect location to relax and get away from it all. This luxurious hotel in Nothern Ireland is set across 163 acres of lush parkland with the spectacular River Maine flowing through the estate, it truly has a unique setting. Galgorm boasts 122 luxurious
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Wine lovers, this is the day you’ve been waiting for: September starts with the biggest and best wine sale of the year. O’Briens Wine is offering discounts of up to 50% off and including over 100 bottles in their highly anticipated yearly super-sale. Expect to see great deals on world class favourites such as Sophie Bertin
Cancel your 2 O’Clock – The Biggest Wine Sale you’ll See this Year Starts Today Read More »
The time has come for the much anticipated opening of Slane Distillery. Tomorrow Saturday 2nd of September, visitors will be welcomed for the first time to the new distillery and visitor centre located on the grounds of the stunning Slane Castle in County Meath. If you’re considering visiting Slane Distillery, here are five reasons why this
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The Irish Craft Beer Festival is one of the highlights of the hoppy calendar in the country. The event is coming back to the RDS from the 7th to the 9th of September and it will gather over 40 brewers featuring more than 200 beers. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the creations of
The brilliance of Grey Goose Vodka is defined by the character and expertise of the man responsible for its creation: the absolute dedication, innovative spirit, and intimate understanding of flavour of our Maitre de Chai Francois Thibault, honed through his background in Cognac the perfect interaction of soil, climate and man that is found in
Harry Potter’s world is filled with magical food and drink: from lavish Christmas feasts to the unpredictably delicious or disgusting Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, but undoubtedly one of the most popular is butterbeer. If you’re fanof the books or the films, you’ll remember the beverage, described as being as tasting a “little bit like less-sickly butterscotch.”
Accio Cocktail! Here’s Where you Can Drink Harry Potter’s Butterbeer in Dublin Read More »
Disney World just go a little bit more magical for adults! Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs has two tempting new items on its menu: Strawberry-Shiraz and Mango-Moscato wine slushies. Amorette’s Patisserie, which describes itself as a “artsy yet sophisticated pastry shop” is filled with French style pastries and desserts and it’s one of the few places
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Irish Distillers have a reason to celebrate as Jameson Irish Whiskey continues to grow. The group, a subsidiary of French drinks conglomerate Pernod-Ricard, also owns other Irish whiskey brands such as Midleton, Powers, Redbreast and Green Spot. Their best-selling brand, Jameson, reported sales of 6.5 million 9-litre cases in the financial year 2016/2017, which translates in
Global Sales of Jameson Irish Whiskey Keep Growing for the 28th Consecutive Year Read More »
Earlier this year we were warned about Avocado Hand, a “condition” that occurs when you slice your hand instead of the avocado you’re trying to cut. Now Dr Mervyn Druian, of the London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry has coined the term Prosecco Smile, and alerted people about the risks that excessive drinking of Prosecco and other
Prosecco Smile – What Is it and How to Protect your Teeth from it? Read More »
Independent importer WineMason has partnered up with the Celtic Whiskey Shop, The Corkscrew and the Fladgate Partnership, which owns several prestigious Port brands and quintas to host an unprecedented tasting of great Port wines in Ireland. The Great Port Tasting, which will take place on September 7th in the stunning surroundings of the Fitzgerald Room
New Zealand has earned the respect of wine lovers all over the world in a relatively short period of time. This New World region might be known for its generously aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, but there’s more to it worth discovering. O’Briens Wine is delighted to host prestigious winemaker Simon Waghorn, owner of Astrolabe winery and known as
Discover New Zealand with Astrolabe’s Winemaker Simon Waghorn this 21st of September Read More »
This year’s Cabernet Sauvignon Day is August 31st. Celebrated the Thursday before the US Labour Day, the date gives us yet another pretext to open a bottle of the world’s most planted grape variety. Good old Cab Sauv’s name is seen gracing the labels of many New World wonders and while you won’t read it on
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