Drinks / Small Bites / Spirits / Whiskey
Carlow based Walsh Distillery has just launched two super-premium expressions from The Irishman range. These new and limited edition bottles were finished in Marsala wine ‘hogshead’ casks from the Florio winery in Sicily, owned by the distillery’s...
Mention a martini, a gin and tonic, whiskey on the rocks or a vodka and rum cocktail and the anticipation immediately lifts the spirits. Spirits are synonymous with breaking the ice as well as...
Craft Beer / Drinks / Spirits / Whiskey
In the last decade there has been a groundswell in both the Irish craft beer and the Irish whiskey trades. While the liquids share the same DNA – barley and water – each industry...
Set in lush countryside, on an 18th century estate, in Ireland’s Ancient East Region, Walsh Whiskey Distillery at Royal Oak is a truly spectacular place to experience exceptional whiskeys being crafted. Situated on the...
If whiskey is your elixir of life, the latest exciting event organised by Teeling Whiskey Company needs to be on your to-do list. On Monday October 16th Teeling will team up with Irish brand...
The effects of one too many whiskies, and the memory of such horror, strikes fear into the heart of even the most hardened drinker. As Halloween draws ever closer, Teeling Distillery is looking to...
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...
After the longest fight of his career, Conor McGregor took the opportunity to introduce his brand of Irish Whiskey, Notorious, during the post-fight press conference. “Oh, that whiskey tastes so good,” he exclaimed as he drank...
The Pearse Lyons Distillery has just announced that it will open its doors to the public this Saturday 26th of August. Located in the heart of The Liberties in Dublin 8, this state of the...
Drinks / Small Bites / Spirits / Whiskey
Irish whiskey has become one of the hottest spirits in the international market: fast growing and with a discerning following that values quality, the future is bright and the present is exciting. With the...
Tipperary Boutique Distillery has announced the first distillation of the barley grown on their farm at Ballindoney. The successful distillation took place at an established Irish distillery keen to encourage boutique brands, which will...
Dublin’s newest addition to a new generation of premium boutique distilleries is the Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James. Located in the heart of The Liberties in Dublin 8, it will open its doors...
There is no question about the rapidly growing popularity of Irish whiskey and gin. As sales go up and new distilleries open, it almost feels like a never-ending parade of product launches, festivals and...
The last decade has seen a new kind of whiskey emerge which eschews the traditional adage of ‘older is best’ with a stronger focus consistency and price point. These No-Age-Statement whiskeys have always existed...
Neat sipper, on the rocks advocate or cocktail lover? We love Irish whiskey and gin and we want to hear about your preferences! With the consistent success and ever-growing popularity that these spirits are...
Trends are tricky. Sometimes what goes viral on Instagram might not necessarily translate to real life popularity (has anyone actually had “mermaid toast”?) and some crazes are so short lived or niche that they...
Yesterday April 26th a new Irish Whiskey Mentoring Programme was launched. Hosted by The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA), it was created to support aspiring distillers and will count with the expertise of well established companies...
Lately, we’ve heard all about “press for Champagne buttons” in high-end offices and Prosecco taps on hotel bathrooms, but in Ireland, innovative ways to get your glass full are not just exclusive to the Instagram...
The Celtic Whiskey Shop is teaming up with 57 The Headline bar and hosting a battle of the nations, where Ireland and Scotland will go head to head in a whiskey tasting. This event...
Born on the legendary grounds of Slane Castle, Slane Irish Whiskey is a triple-cask matured Irish whiskey created to achieve smoothness and complexity. The much anticipated bottle had its global launch last Tuesday 4th...