In our first instalment in our series about Sake – the Japanese fermented alcoholic beverage made from rice – we take a look at common misconceptions….Kanpai! Sake. You’ve probably come across it before, on the menu of a Japanese or Japanese-adjacent restaurant, presented as a binary choice between hot or cold. It stared back at …
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Introducing the new Dubliner Whiskey finished in ‘Old Fashioned’ Beer Casks from Rascals Brewing The latest release from the Dubliner Irish Whiskey is a limited-edition collaboration with their Dublin 8 friends and co-conspirators, Rascal’s Brewing Co. This magnificent whiskey is inspired by the Old-Fashioned cocktail and rested in Rascals’ Blonde Ale beer casks. The Dubliner …
FOR THE HENNESSY VERY SPECIAL 2021 LIMITED EDITION, THE FRENCH URBAN MOVEMENT CREATORS LAURENT AND LARRY BOURGEOIS EXPRESS THE PULSE OF STREET CULTURE IN A DUAL DESIGN INCORPORATING FREESTYLE DANCE & ORIGINAL MUSIC It is with great excitement that Maison Hennessy unveils the Very Special 2021 dual limited edition in collaboration with Laurent and Larry …
Ireland’s leading mixed drink brand, Poachers Drinks has launched two new gift boxes, the Poachers Mixers Gift Box and the Poachers Spirits Gift Box, allowing premium spirits lovers to taste a selection of their award-winning tonics and mixers, gifted in a stylish presentation box. The Mixers Gift Box is a great showcase of the Poachers collection …
New Gift Boxes from Poachers are Just the Tonic for Summer Read More »
Join Ardbeg Ambassador Paul Tuohy For Exclusive Virtual Tasting#Ardbeg #Islay #ArdbegDay2021 Held annually on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt (Fèis Ìle), Ardbeg Day is a global celebration of all things Ardbeg. Taking place this year on June 5th, scotch fans in Ireland are invited to join Ardbeg’s Irish ambassador, Paul …
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Sales of premium Irish whiskey soared by 353% over the last decade – 83% of growth recorded since 2014. As the industry expands, Tullamore D.E.W – the second largest whiskey brand in the world – is poised to meet demand with whiskeys such as the award-winning 12 year-old Special Reserve, the 14 year-old Single Malt …
Paul Mescal has something in common with his similarly sounding but otherwise unrelated spirit namesake. Coming from relative obscurity in the last couple of years to being one of the most on trend and talked about stars in their respective fields. Paul brought the raw unadulterated appeal of a Mayo man to a global audience, …
Is Mezcal the coolest thing you’re not drinking? Read More »
Superstitions and spooky stories around drinking are aplenty and spread from folk tales to literature, towards all corners of the world: don’t toast with an empty gass in Spain and don’t break eye contact if you’re in Germany. Around the Caribbean and parts of Latin America, you might want to pour the first drops of …
From Dracula to Dr. Lecter – Drinks from Horror Stories Read More »
Located in the landlocked county of Kildare, Cunningham’s is one watering hole that will not only solve any thirst quenching requirements you may have but also leave you with a very happy belly. Saloon style wooden doors, walls adorned with vintage photos and signs, sturdy wooden tables and chairs that have seen many a lively session …
High Spirits That Go Beyond The Top Shelf – Cunningham’s Bar Kildare Town Review Read More »
Marlin Group, one of London’s largest privately owned hospitality operators, is set to shake up the Dublin hotel scene by opening its first state of the art hotel in Dublin 2 this July, creating 110 new jobs. Marlin Hotel Dublin, an innovative and contemporary 300-bedroom hotel, will be tucked away in the centre of things …
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The Savoy’s “American Bar” is the oldest cocktail bar in Britain and one of the most renowned bars in the world. It was named World’s Best Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2018 and the World’s Best Bar at World’s 50 Best in 2017. The American Bar’s ethos combines innovation, simplicity and glamour …
For One Night Only! London’s American Bar at The Savoy is Taking Over this Cork Hotspot Read More »
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 gin that other’s can’t have! So I’ve compiled a list of some of the most elite, finely crafted gins to have …
Treating Yourself in 2019? Here are the World’s Most Expensive Gins Read More »
Going to the dark side this winter? Stout is one of the most popular craft beers enjoyed in Ireland. The 1st November marked International Stout Day and helped inspire a number of brewers to create a seasonal stout to sustain that success. The essential cereal for all beers is barley and when its kernels are …
More Reasons to be Cheerful – Seasonal Stouts’ Black Beauties Read More »
Whip up the EL ÁNGELITO (Little Angels) cocktail to get your Day of the Dead celebrations off to a terrifying start. Ingredients: – No Ice – 50ml Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver 100% agave tequila – 25ml Fresh Lime – 15ml Elderflower Cordial Method: 1. Shake/Double-Strain Garnish with Elderflower sprig.
Grab your gin passport and head to Galway for the ultimate gin experience. Do you love gin and sampling all the different brands available? But at the same time, do you also find it hard to keep track of the types you’ve tried? Well, now you can! With a growing collection of over 200 different …
From the Antifreeze Scandal in Austria in 1985, to the Great Wine Fraud from Rudy Kurniawan starting in 2006, wine is much than just the liquid nectar inside each bottle. A time capsule of history, an ode to the people and place, a story that never ends – wine, like an old soul with many …
A Wine Time Capsule – 8 Moments That Changed the World of Wine (Part 2) Read More »
Despite any niggling anxiety we might be having as to whether or not we’ve seen the last of the summer sun for 2018, we will, as we always have done, find ways to squeeze a BBQ or two in in the coming weeks. Thankfully there are plenty of tasty and tempting drinks to accompany our …
The Spirit of Summer – Irish Produced Drinks to Savour This Season Read More »
Every four years, the World Cup brings us a parenthesis of entertainment and fun. We witness the celebration and the drama as participating countries battle it out in a tournament that will determine which country has the best football team on earth. The occasion is not just an opportunity to watch sports, but to share …
The Champion Drinks Of Countries Playing In The World Cup Read More »
The summer is well and truly underway and with the long stretch in the evenings, there’s no better time to grab a bottle or two of wine from the local supermarket and crack it open in the garden. With garden parties and BBQs all on the menu this summer, wine provides the perfect finishing touch …
Perfect For a BBQ – The Best Value Summer Wines From Your Favourite Supermarkets Read More »
Summer is the perfect season for a refreshing G&T. To celebrate World Gin Day, Irish gins are teaming up with LSA Glassware and Brown Thomas to give you free gin. That’s right. On Saturday, June 9th, you can treat yourself to a complimentary G&T in the popular department store from 12 noon – what better …
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GUINNESS X MEATOPIA is returning to Dublin this summer and we’re already planning out every little detail of our weekend. Taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th of July, the 3-day beer and food festival is going to setting up shop in the Open Gate Brewery, the innovative and beer experimentation centre of St. …
Summer Sorted – Guinness X Meatopia is Coming Back to Dublin Next Month Read More »
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