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A Ginspired Tour of Ireland - Experience the Gins Distilled in all Corners of the Country

A Ginspired Tour of Ireland – Experience the Irish Gins Distilled in All Corners of the Country

If you haven’t already noticed (where have you been hiding?), there is a serious gin phenomenon sweeping the country at present that been building for the last two, or more years. So much so, that almost every region in Ireland has its own Gin, from An Dúalamán, in Co. Donegal to Beara, in Co. Cork …

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Craft Cocktails: Why so Serious? Great Drinks Can (and Should) Be Fun

Craft Cocktails: Why so Serious? Great Drinks Can (and Should) Be Fun!

Sometimes craft cocktails can be taken too seriously, but some colour, theatrics and flamboyance can give life and personality to the cocktail experience. This isn’t a new thought process: cocktails from their inception were born from this. At the time, it was all about being innovative and exciting,in fact, the pioneer bartender was a showmen. …

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The Old Barracks Roastery - A Coffee Lover's Dream Brewed True

The Old Barracks Roastery – A Coffee Lover’s Dream Brewed True

Welcome to the new home of coffee. Located in Ireland’s tidiest village Birdhill, County Tipperary, The Old Barracks Coffee Roasters has been nick-named the Ballymaloe of Coffee. This is the new exciting project from the coffee visionary Alan Andrews of Coffee Culture, a state-of-art artisan coffee roastery, a gorgeous petite café and a barista training …

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An Unforgettable Trip to Mendoza - Tasting and Touring Argentina's Wine Capital

An Unforgettable Trip to Mendoza – Tasting and Touring Argentina’s Wine Capital

After spending respectively five and seven years on the beautiful Emerald Island, it wasn’t an easy call for us to leave it. We had been feeling the lust for adventure for a while and eventually, it took a bottle of wine (the second one) by the fireplace last June to take the big step. We …

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France's Diamonds in the Rough - The Underrated Regions that Deserve your Attention

France’s Diamonds in the Rough – The Underrated Regions that Deserve your Attention

There are many shiny gems in the treasure chest that is French wine. The brightest jewels gleam and sparkle and while oenophiles know that there’s more to France than Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, it is comforting to grace our glasses with familiar names. Yes, you might be acquainted with other appellations that also deserve love such as the magical …

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This Low-Key Dublin 8 Gin Bar Is THE Place to Chill with a G&T - No. 57 Gin Bar Review

This Low-Key Dublin 8 Gin Bar Is THE Place to Chill with a G&T – No. 57 Gin Bar Review

Since I moved close to Clanbrassil Street in 2014 it seems as if every time I walk through it there is something new or about to open. From charming French boulangerie Gaillot & Grey to petite independent deli and food shop Salt & Stove, to one of last years’ hottest openings Clanbrassil House, the quality and variety …

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The Big Four, Reloaded - How Distilling in Dublin Peaked, Crashed and Returned to Stay | Distilleries in Dublin

The Big Four, Reloaded – How Distilling in Dublin Peaked, Crashed and Returned to Stay

“Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?” asked once American mathematician Edward Lorenz, a chaos theory pioneer and coiner of the term “Butterfly effect.” Extrapolating this principle to the history of drinks, one could ask, does a tiny insect’s journey from America to France set off the first …

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Savour Japan in Dublin - The Japanese Drinks you Should Try for your Own Sake

Savour Japan in Dublin – The Japanese Drinks you Should Try for your Own Sake

No one does spring like the Japanese. The moment winter says sayounara the excitement begins and numerous spring festivals attracting thousands of people from all over the world are organised across the country. From late March to early May, the cherry tree flowers a.k.a. sakura, reach full bloom, and with the gentle weather, festive mood …

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Brewing Innovation - A Few Creative Craft Beers to Liven Up Your Spring

Brewing Innovation – A Few Creative Craft Beers to Liven Up Your Spring

Just a few short years ago when Irish breweries launched it usually was with a pale ale, a red and a stout. Whilst there are some truly exceptional renditions of each of these staple brews, more and more breweries are creating a more diverse portfolio. And the beer community in Ireland is all the better …

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A Pint Unlike Any Other - Ten of Ireland's Most Amazing Destination Pubs

Destination Pubs – Ten Irish Pubs you Should Have a Pint in Before you Die

What is it that makes the Irish pub so special? Held in high esteem by locals and international visitors alike. The Irish pub is not just as a licensed premises that dispenses drink and assorted beverages. The Irish public house is seen as being at the heart of the community’s social engagement and sociable entertainment, …

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Tom Bulleit - "I Call Bartenders Our Partners in Chemistry"

Tom Bulleit – “I Call Bartenders Our Partners in Chemistry”

Tom Bulleit’s surname graces the bottle of one one the world’s best selling Bourbons. He recently visited Dublin for the first time to introduce whiskey lovers to Bulleit 10 Year Old and we had the opportunity to talk to him in the stunning surroundings of the Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel where he shared …

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Jameson Irish Whiskey Launches International Taste, That's Why Campaign

Jameson Irish Whiskey Launches International “Taste, That’s Why” Campaign

Jameson Irish Whiskey has unveiled a new campaign titled “Taste, That’s Why” which will launch in the US this month, ahead of a wider roll-out later this year. It will encompass television, out of home, digital and social media content to highlight the popular brand of Irish whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery. Creative …

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California's Iconic Ridge Vineyard is Coming to Lough Erne Resort for a Very Special Wine Dinner

California’s Iconic Ridge Vineyard is Coming to Lough Erne Resort for a Very Special Wine Dinner

The wines from California are some of the world’s finest and more diverse and fortunately for wine lovers, they’re becoming a more common sight this side of the Atlantic. This Wednesday 14th of March, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the wines from the prestigious Ridge Vineyards, within the marvellous surroundings of the 5 star Lough …

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Great News! Ireland is Getting a Massive Gin Festival this Spring

Great News! Ireland’s Biggest Ever Gin Festival is Coming this Spring

Irish gin lovers have a date to mark on their calendars as the biggest ever Irish gin event is coming soon: On Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of April 2018, the first edition of Gin Experience Dublin will take place at the iconic Printworks in Dublin Castle. The event will gather the best gin producers in …

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Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair 2018 to Feature Spirits and Cocktails at New Distillers Quater

Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair 2018 to Feature Spirits and Cocktails at New Distillers Quarter

Ireland’s largest craft beer festival, the Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair, is getting an expansion. They’ve announced the introduction of a Distillers Quarter for the event’s 2018 edition, which will take place at the Convention Centre Dublin from Thursday March 8th – Saturday March 10th 2018. The area was conceived in response to the growing …

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Nighmarket Is Hosting a Fabulous Five Course Thai Dinner for a Great Cause

Nightmarket Is Hosting a Fabulous Five Course Thai Dinner for a Great Cause

Food writer Dee Laffan has teamed up with Nightmarket Restaurant in Ranelagh to host a very special five course dinner in aid of MS Ireland. The event will take place on the 14th of March from 7:00 pm and it will feature a memorable menu of delectable Thai flavours. The selection of dishes to be enjoyed on the …

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Teelings Whiskey Has Planned a Fantastic Line-Up of Events for St. Patrick's Festival

Teeling Whiskey Has Planned a Fantastic Line-Up of Events for St. Patrick’s Festival

Teeling Whiskey has planned a spectacular line up of events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. As part of the St. Patrick’s Festival programme, the popular Dublin 8 distillery will go green to honour Ireland’s patron saint, and it will gather comedy, crafts and of course, whiskey, to treat its visitors. Below, the line up of events …

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Porta 6 Reserva 2015 - Wine of the Week from O'Briens

A Rich and Comforting Red to Bring Some Portuguese Warmth to this Chilly Week

Just when the first hiking and foraging events of the year start to pop on my Facebook timeline, news of the “Beast from the East” encourage me to reconsider the wonders of indoors life. This meteorological Yeti’s surprise visit has also pushed me to frantically search for a last minute escape to sunny Portugal. Porta …

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Ultimate Glamour: A Chic Champagne Bar Is Coming to Galway Just in Time for the Races

Ultimate Glamour: A Chic Champagne Bar Is Coming to Galway Just in Time for the Races

Galway’s Ballybrit racecourse hosts one of the most glamorous and highly anticipated events of the year, the Galway Races Summer Festival. Simply known as The Galway Races, this annual event is returning on the 30th of May 2018 and promises a week of superb racing, as well as world-class hospitality and entertainment. In preparations for this year, a …

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