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Wines from Spain Fair Returns to The Shelbourne on the 4th of October (Trade Only)

Drinks, Events, News, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

The Spanish Embassy, through its Economic and Commercial Office, is delighted to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the “Wines from Spain” Fair in Dublin, which will be held at the Shelbourne Hotel on the 4th of October. The fair is one of the most highly regarded wine events in the Irish wine trade calendar, with over 200 […]

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Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Urlar Pinot Noir 2012

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Life is full of coincidences… From namesakes with an uncanny resemblance, to people that have repeatedly survived a lightning strike, from those who find a wedding ring decades after loosing it, to those who re-encounter a long-lost cat miles away from home. Randomness, destiny or our ability to reflect on things and give them meaning? It’s impossible to

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Oriel Sea Salt and Sea Minerals Granted Protected Designation of Origin by the EU

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Two Irish products have recently been granted Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status under the European Union’s quality regime. Oriel Sea Salt is a fine-grain, porcelain white salt harvested from Bay of Port Oriel in Louth which is highly praised among Irish chefs due to its purity and strength. The tradition of sea salt harvesting in

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China on its Way to Become Ireland’s First €1 Billion Food and Drink Market Outside the UK

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Bord Bia has announced the opening of an office in Singapore which will be its second office in Asia and is expected to look after the South and East Asian markets. The first one is in Shanghai, and serves the Chinese market, which according to the organisation’s CEO, Aidan Cotter, will become Ireland’s first billion euro market for

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Discover the island of Islay: iconic distilleries on a Whisky lovers' tour this October | TheTaste.ie

Discover the island of Islay’s iconic distilleries on a Whisky lovers’ tour this October

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Discover, sample and savour the flavours and character of Scottish Whisky from our neighbouring Celtic cousin in the very distilleries where the amber magic is conjured at the island of Islay. This has all the makings of the best kind of a working week. The island of Islay’s iconic whisky distilleries are calling you and

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Wine Masterclass with Master Sommelier Dimitri Mesnard from Jackson Family Wines Next 14th of September

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

O’Briens Wine are delighted to welcome Dimitri Mesnard Master Sommelier (one of only 230 in the world to hold this title) and International Brand Ambassador of Jackson Family Wines for an exciting masterclass of the Kendall Jackson range. Working with fruit grown throughout California’s breath-taking coastal wine-growing regions, Jackson Family Wines craft wines of exceptional

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TheTaste Welcomes Wine Expert Liam Campbell to the Team

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

We are delighted to announce that Liam Campbell has joined Team Taste. The experienced wine writer, educator and judge at numerous international competitions will now be sharing his knowledge with our over two million unique readers. Campbell, who had previously published wine articles in several printed magazines, and who until recently held the role of Wine and

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O'Briens Wines Launches Irish Craft Beer and Irish Whiskey Offers for September

O’Briens Wine Launches Irish Craft Beer and Irish Whiskey Offers for September

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

While wine lovers will have plenty of choice at O’Briens Wine biggest wine sale of the year, this week they got even more great news, as they are releasing offers for both Irish Craft Beer and Irish Whiskey. There are over 150 Irish craft beers in their sale, with IPA’s, stouts, red ales, lagers ciders and more,

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Ten Stands To Watch and an Unimssable Beer from Each at the Irish Craft Beer Festival

Ten Stands To Watch and an Unmissable Beer from Each at the Irish Craft Beer Festival

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Starting today 8th of September and until this Saturday evening, the RDS is hosting the Irish Craft Beer Festival, Ireland’s largest celebration of craft brewing. With over 300 beers to taste, navigating through the festival properly calls for a good while (well, someone has to do it!). Ciders, spirits, cocktails and artisan food add to the variety

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Miele Launches Autumn Cooking Demonstrations with Series of Specialist Demos

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Miele embraces the autumn season with a new and exciting line up for their Autumn Series of cooking demos. Hosted in the 5,000 square foot state of the art Miele Experience Centre, attendees can learn cooking skills and dishes from some of Ireland’s most renowned culinary names as well as discover how to use the innovative features of Miele’s cooking

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Hugo Spritz - The Hugo: Prosecco, Elderflower & Mint

Meet The Hugo: Prosecco, Elderflower & Mint

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Elderflowers, water, lemon and sugar are the ingredients which give birth to a deliciously tasting nectar, refreshing and energizing at the same time. Barry and Fitzwilliam now represents Hugo Spritz in Ireland. It is available both the on-trade and off-trade. With only 5.5% ABV, it’s a very light and refreshing drink, ideally served with ice, and

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Back to the Future: Carlsberg Surprised with Historically Accurate Brew

Back to the Future: Carlsberg Surprises with Historically Accurate Re-Brew Project

Craft Beer, Drinks, News / Gaby Guedez

Nowadays, we take good beer for granted. We are used to flawless lagers, rich ales with clear amber bodies and indulgent stouts. And it’s not that we are complaining, but we are spoiled and it took a sip of two very different Carlsberg beers to reflect on that. The first one was their world famous golden pint, one

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Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Torres Celeste Crianza 2012

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Stargazing is one of those pleasures that is both intuitively simple and deeply poetic. It takes you back to a time when robe-wearing philosophers reflected on the big questions while looking at the brightness on the night sky, and on a clear, warm September evening, the realisation that looking up you’ll get a glimpse of that same

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World Travel Awards: Six Irish Hotels Among Europe’s Finest

Small Bites, Travel News / Gaby Guedez

Last Monday night, the winners of the World Travel Awards’ 23rd edition were announced in Sardinia. Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa was along the six Irish hotels that received special mentions at the ceremony: Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa: It was recognised as Ireland’s leading hotel Dromoland Castle: Ireland’s leading boutique hotel. The Shelbourne

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Ian Logan from Chivas Brothers to Start Fireside Chats Series at The Merrion Hotel Start on September 12

Ian Logan from Chivas to Start Fireside Chats Series at The Merrion Hotel on September 12

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Whiskey lovers are in for a series of treats at The Merrion, as the five star hotel is starting the Fireside Chats. The first one will be hosted on the 12th of September and it will feature Ian Logan, International Brand Ambassador for Chivas Brothers in Scotland from Chivas Brothers in Scotland. Ian has over 27 years

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Congratulations to Barbara Boyle MW and Mick O'Connell MW Ireland's Two New Masters of Wine | TheTaste.ie

Congratulations to Barbara Boyle and Mick O’Connell: Ireland’s Two New Masters of Wine

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Barbara Boyle MW and Mick O’Connell MW are Ireland’s most recent Masters of Wine as announced today by the Institute of Masters of Wine. As reported by janesmullen.com, Barbara Boyle MW and her husband Ben Mason, successfully run an independent importing company called Wine Mason. She has over 16 years of experience in the wine industry in Ireland and

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Jack Daniel’s Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Worldwide Whiskey Barrel Hunt Including Three Irish Cities

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery – the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey announced today a worldwide Jack Daniel’s Barrel Hunt and three Irish cities host hunts throughout September 2016: Galway (8th September), Cork (15th September) and Dublin (22nd September). Handcrafted Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrels will

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Sullivan’s: Brewing Back Kilkenny’s Craft Beer Heritage

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

“The wall speaks for itself”, said Alan Quane, CEO of Sullivan’s Brewing Company, referring to the main one at the taproom, brewery and visitor centre that the company opened in Kilkenny last Tuesday, 30th of August. As he goes through the time lime, we hear about the Sullivan’s story, a name that’s been brought back by

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Top Chefs Backing Derry’s Bid as Ireland’s Foodie Destination 2016

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

A medley of internationally renowned celebrity chefs have thrown their culinary clout behind the campaign which is hotting up to have Derry crowned Ireland’s Foodie Destination 2016 during Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink. Derry is one of the top ten finalists shortlisted by the Restaurants Association of Ireland for the Foodie Destination title and

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Win an Art Afternoon Tea for Two at The Merrion Hotel – CLOSED

Competitions / Gaby Guedez

Get inspired by a creative Art Afternoon Tea at the beautiful The Merrion 5 Star Hotel. They are giving away the opportunity for you an a guest to enjoy a slice of 19th- or 20th-century art served on fine china with miniature sweet creations inspired by the work of J.B Yeats, William Scott, Louis Le

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El Celler Wine Bar: Authentic Spanish & Catalan Tapas Bar Just Opened in Blackrock

Win Dinner for Two and a Bottle of Wine at El Celler Wine Bar in Blackrock – CLOSED

Competitions / Gaby Guedez

El Celler is Blackrock’s newest restaurant and to celebrate their opening, they’re offering dinner for two and a bottle of wine. El Celler offers an authentic Spanish experience, with a selection of traditional tapas and dishes as well as a carefully designed wine list that combines wines from prestigious regions of Spain and other European

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