Gin has come a long way. The juniper infused spirit has evolved and become a trendy tipple with as many different expressions as there gin loving palates. You’ll find a cornucopia of botanicals complimenting modern gins, from perfumed flowers foraged in the heart of Ireland to exotic herbs and spices from all the corners of the world. In gin, the distiller’s imagination is the limit and we’ll keep you posted on the latest innovations, news and great gin stories out there.
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We’ve all been patiently awaiting the announcement that allows us venture safely beyond restrictions to visit our favourite stretch of the incredibly beautiful Irish coastline. While we await that visit, Skellig Six18 Distillery (based...
We may not get to travel to exotic locations this summer, but an Irish gin distiller has brought a refreshing infusion of Mediterranean sunshine to its favourite brand. PJ Rigney, of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin fame,...
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Bring The Westbury’s 1930s-style bar and its first artisan spirit to your door this summer with The Sidecar Gin Experience At Home, featuring everything you need to create the Perfect Gin Cocktail This summer,...
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The good news just keeps on coming for the team at Clonakilty Distillery after winning the latest in a long list of allocates for 2021. The Cork based distillery recently announced they won Best...
Antony Jackson and Justin Green co-founders and distillers of Bertha’s Revenge Gin are delighted to introduce a new nautical member to their little herd ‘Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength Gin’. They have raised the ABV...
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Made from the finest Italian botanicals, Malfy Gin – part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio – cannow be purchased in retailers nationwide. Inspired by the Amalfi lifestyle, Malfy is a Super-Premium Gin from Italy now available in Ireland....
The variety and quality of drinks produced in Ireland is renowned at a global level. From the affordable and approachable, to the luxurious and rare, there is an Irish whiskey, gin or other spirits...
Thanks to our friends at Sliabh Liag Distillers for this Hallowe’en Cocktail Recipe An Dúlamán Samhain Sour Ingredients: 50ml An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin 20ml lemon juice 30ml orange juice 10ml cinnamon syrup 2...
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In honour of its namesake – the most extraordinary of Irish characters, Wilde Irish Gin is launching a limited-edition cocktail kit on Oscar Wilde’s birthday this October 16th 2020. This also marks the one-year...
“I can resist everything except temptation” – Oscar Wilde This October a new premium gin brand launches in Ireland and it’s extraordinary from the top down. Wilde Irish Gin emerges in a glorious...
As a nation we love to socialise with our nearest and dearest over a delicious drink, and we all have our preferred tipple. Whether you’re a stout drinker or a wine enthusiast you can’t...
There is no question, gin is in and it’s not going anywhere. Lovers of the juniper spirit in Ireland will gather this April 12th and 13th for the second edition of the Gin Experience...
It is a sign of rare courage and confidence for any successful business to start a bold new venture encouraging the wisdom of experience to be open to the creative imagination of experimentation. The...
You’ve heard of fine vintage wine and rare aged whiskey. Well with gin so popular at the moment, even the most exquisite gin drinker will get bored sometimes, and some of us want a...
Dry January is a super idea for those who wish to detox or lose some weight over the month of January, but did you know that having a gin can be beneficial to the...
In the lively Latin Quarter of Galway City lies a haven for gin lovers like myself. This cosy bar is named after Galway native Nora Barnacle, the wife and muse of writer James Joyce....
December is that magical month that gives us licence to celebrate past successes and survivals of the year. We are encouraged to seek out family and friends to share the joy. To help make...
Copeland Gin’s Spiced Apple and Blackcurrant is the perfect addition to any winter cocktail this festive season. To add a touch of glamour to your Christmas celebrations we have three delicious recipes that are...
In a Gin far far away… So, in a world captivated by the phenomenon that gin has become, the lengths Gin producers are going to in order to ensure their product stands out from...
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If Gin is your tipple of choice then clear your diary on Thursday, 27th September for a trail through the best gin bars in Galway city as part of the ‘Galway Gin Ramble’. The...