Irish people are eggcited about eggs: 88% eat them every week however, when it comes to cooking them well, most people are not precisely eggcellent, as shown by research conducted by free range egg producer Golden Irish. The research, published to celebrate World Egg Day on October 14th, points out that only 44% know the time it takes to […]
The Dubliner has captured the spirit of the fair city, its warm welcome, and its fondness for company and good craic. They’ve worked with Ireland’s major distilleries over the years and they’re about to move to their own distillery in the heart of Dublin. Join them in their excitement by discovering and sharing their range,
Win a hamper of Irish Whiskey from the Dublin Liberties Distillery – Closed Read More »
Bottled at 49% ABV, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery Laverstoke Mill Limited Edition Bottle has been produced to celebrate the opening of Bombay’s new distillery in Hampshire. The Limited Edition Bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin pays homage to the history of the gin whilst maintaining the iconic blue colour with which it’s now synonymous. It features
According to Kantar Worldpanel, the Irish organic sector is growing significantly. Last year the sector experienced growth of over 6%, and figures published yesterday 13th of October by Bord Bia, during the National Organic Awards, show an even more remarkable increase of 23.7% to bring the total value of organic grocery sales to €142 million. The awards ceremony took
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Over 600 wines were submitted to the Irish Wine Show Star Award adjudication panel of The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA), who awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Star Awards to a total of 45 wines at the ceremony which took place last Monday, 10th October. Familia Castaño, Hécula Monastrell 2014 won Wine of the Year Award. NOffLa wine experts
The National Off-Licence Association Selects Winners at the Irish Wine Show Read More »
O’Briens Wines is delighted to hold a fizz sale with 25% off all Prosecco plus an amazing deal on Lanson Champagne and several Italian sparkling wines. Stock up before the Holiday season and bring home some amazing bubbles at an amazing value. One of the highlights of the sale is Champagne Lanson Black Label, which is on sale at €30
Sparkling Wine Sale Now on At O’Briens Wines Read More »
Pembroke Kilkenny, the city’s premier four-star boutique hotel, has teamed up with TheTaste.ie to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Savour Kilkenny taking place this October bank holiday weekend, October 28th – 31st. They are offering one lucky winner a ‘Wine & Dine’ overnight trip for two people to the top foodie destination. The lucky winner
Brown Thomas has brought a smile to chocolate lovers’ faces by announcing the return of their exclusive personalised Nutella jars, which promise to be one of the best stocking fillers you can get this Christmas. Customers will have the chance to personalise a pot of delicious, chocolatey Nutella with up to 9 characters. The Nutella personalisation service is
They’re back! Personalised Nutella jars return to Brown Thomas Read More »
Wine professionals, enthusiasts and everyone in between will have a reason to save the date on the 13th of October as the Spit Wine Fair is back with wines from five independent and specialist importers: Grapecircus, Nomad Wines, Le Caveau, Vinostito and WineMason. With a very diverse selection, this group tasting promises to allow attendees to discover
Discover Exciting and Authentic Wines at Spit Wine Fair on October 13th Read More »
The role of food is increasingly important in the modern pub, and with that in mind, the Licenses Vendors Association is hosting a conference that focuses on the various elements of a successful food offering for pubs. The event, to be held on the 25th of October at The Westbury Hotel, will highlight key trends in the industry to give attendees
LVA Conference: Food is the Future – October 25th at The Westbury Hotel Read More »
Febvre wine company received eight Star Awards 2016 -2017 at the Irish Wine Show Awards organised by the National Off-Licence Association (NOFFLA) and held in the Morrison Hotel last Monday, 10th October. The “Star Awards” collection is a selection of wines selected for The Irish Wine Show by wine experts in the National Off-Licence Association as well as Independent
Febvre wins eight Star Awards at the Irish Wine Show Awards Read More »
ShortCross Gin will now be stocked by World Duty Free shops in George Best Belfast City Airport and selected airports in the UK (London Heathrow, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh). The spirit, handcrafted by Rademon Estate Distillery in Northern Ireland, will also be available through World Duty Free’s online Reserve & Collect Service
Northern Ireland’s ShortCross Gin Now on Shelf at Selected World Duty Free Airports Read More »
Between October 10th to 15th, Irish Cocktail Fest will allow those who appreciate fine bartending skills to enjoy the best drinks in Ireland’s coolest venues. The festival takes place across the 32 counties in over 70 venues. Each participant venue has created a unique cocktail using an Irish spirit and soft drink. In Addition to the
Dublin City Gin participated in the prestigious Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co. Kerry for the first time last weekend, and came home with more awards than any other product: Best White Spirit, Best in Dublin, Best in Leinster and Best Startup. The awards, in addition to awards at Destille Berlin and
Dublin City Gin Sweeps the Board at Irish Food Awards Read More »
The Bowery, Dublin’s newest tavern, is set to anchor in Rathmines with a weekend of music and high sea high jinks this Halloween Bank Holiday weekend featuring Stomptown Brass, The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow and a very special guest courtesy of local heroes Abner Brown’s! There’ll be music seven nights a week, with the bar
The Bowery: Rathmines’ New Bar Offers Rock ‘n’ Rum Nights for all the Crew Read More »
They say that wine is sunshine in a bottle, perhaps, it is a brief moment in the universe infused in grape juice. Or maybe it’s simply a wonderful chemical reaction. From the unapologetically esoteric to the accurately scientific, everyone has their own approach to wine, and their own secrets to make it the right way. While there
Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Gérard Bertrand Solensis 2015 Read More »
O’Briens Wines welcome Château Kirwan owner Yann Schÿler for an evening of Château Kirwan wines matched with the delicious food of The Cliff Townhouse, Dublin. Yann Schÿler owns this historic Margaux Château which makes Château Kirwan and Charmes de Kirwan. One of the original Irish wine geese properties, Yann is passionate about Ireland and the part Ireland played in
Wine Agenda: An Evening with Yann Schÿler of Château Kirwan Read More »
Marlfield House Hotel & The Duck Terrace Restaurant, in Gorey, Co. Wexford has been awarded Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for October. The elegant regency house set in 40 acres of immaculately maintained gardens and woodland was established by Ray and Mary Bowe in 1978 and is now run by their daughters, Margaret and Laura. The fine dining
Kristinus Wine Estate is located in Hungary’s famous tourism and wine region, Lake Balaton. The Estate features Hungary’s first wine cinema, a ten-room design hotel and a Gastro Bistrot, where wine gets the starring role and its given the lead in the menu: “we match the meals to our wines, and not the other way around”, they explain. Kristinus Wine Estate’s
Hungary’s First Wine Cinema, Part of a Luxury Experience at Kristinus Wine Estate Read More »
This week, on the Wednesday 5th of October, we celebrate World Teacher’s Day. A date chosen to recognise the invaluable work of teachers around the globe and their importance to society. And as every good teacher knows, there’s something beautiful in watching your students take the knowledge gained from you an making it theirs. If any
Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Cahors Château les Croisille Silice 2014 Read More »
The Wine Board of Cahors together with the association Cap’Export is inviting people in the restaurant and hospitality trade to a unique Wine Tasting of wines from the AOC Cahors and AOC Côteaux du Quercy, as well as other ‘Vins de pays’ (IGPs) from one of the main wine regions in South West of France. Attendees will have the
Wines from Cahors and Quercy at KC Peaches Wine Cave – October 19th (Trade Only) Read More »
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