If the idea of tasting many of Ireland’s and the world’s best whiskeys in the company of experts, producers and other enthusiasts sounds appealing to you, Whiskey Live Dublin 2018 will be an unmissable opportunity. The eighth...
One part of me wants to go rosé-rogue, grab a megaphone to start a little riot: “there is no such thing as a summer wine”, “the same bottle that works by the pool can...
The Rhone Valley is France’s second largest wine AOC, with a total area as large as 71,000 rugby stadiums and 28 appellations within, with a history that traces back two millennia. While it is...
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a summer person. But when scarf weather kicks in, one can’t do anything but embrace the wonders that the new season brings with it. When it comes to drinks,...
This tagine recipe is my absolute favourite meal, and I’ve been having it for my birthday dinner for more years than I can count. I love the lightly spiced lamb, the sweetness of the...
Just the mere mention of the words “pizza night” is enough to make me smile. Whether enjoyed in or out, homemade or bought, this Italian icon of deliciousness is the epitome of laid-back dining and a...
While nowadays a brewer’s creativity (or madness) is the limit when it comes to adding flavours to their beers, there are just four basic ingredients that ultimately make the true core of any brew: water,...
If there is a spirit that evokes summer it’s rum. Versatile, mellow and with a wide appeal, it’s the darling of bartenders and often, the tipple of choice during holidays, festivals and our enjoyment of...
Master Brewer Gearoid Cahill’s experience in the world of beer, including a PhD in Brewing, has provided him with a solid base to step into distilling. After two decades working “just next door” in...
This eggcado with avocado recipe is derived from a recipe my mum made us on Sunday mornings. It’s our customers’ favourite breakfast at Select Stores, especially Mary Kingston, who gave it the name Eggcado. It’s tasty, filling...
Mixing gin and tonic water into a fish bowl full of ice is a fool-proof and delicious way to get your summer drinking sorted, but if you wish to treat yourself and your guests...
Prosecco has become a bit of a pop culture phenomenon. It has joined other favourites such as chocolate, coffee and strawberries ‘n’ cream not just as ice cream flavours but as spa treatments; its...
Fame is tricky. It enables and enhances a person’s virtues as well as their dark side, and it takes a down-to-earth individual with a solid support system to thrive after reaching global stardom. In...
Sometimes the phrase “easy to drink” acts more as a backhanded compliment than as a description of a wine, and rarely a style or region earns the praise of both the hardcore oenophiles and...
Wine doesn’t have the monopoly on food and drink pairings. In fact, some dishes might not necessarily find their ideal match in vino and even in instances when there is a bottle that goes...
It began with a passionate team of Gin-terested people, the same boys and girls that have years of experience creating events within the drinks industry such as Whiskey Live Dublin and Irish Whiskey Awards,...
There is more than one way to become a sommelier. Some gradually progress into the role after a long career in hospitality, others know from day one (or two) they want to walk wine’s...
For most winemakers, the journey of their wine from grape to glass is one of a thousand decisions. What grape varieties do they plant, and where will they plant them? When do they pick...
The pleasure of slowly sipping whiskey by the fire melts away as the weather gets warmer. As spritzers and other fruity or floral concoctions take over to satisfy our thirst for something more refreshing,...
Irish Whiskey was the most widely consumed spirit enjoying global domination in the latter part of the 19th century. There were over 88 licensed distilleries throughout Ireland, making Irish Whiskey the global brand leader...
