Starting today and continuing through March we have over 50 Irish Whiskeys on offer. There is a lot on offer from old favourites to new additions with pricing starting at just €19.95 for the excellent Kilbeggan blended Irish whiskey.

There is a lot of whiskey to choose from, of note are a pair of whiskeys that are soon to be gone. These limited release whiskeys are no...

It has been a long winter but with this Saturday marking the end of February, and a Leap Year no less, we can look forward to pottering around in our gardens in fine Spring weather. Our winemaker partners in the northern hemisphere will soon be welcoming the new season's first growth, whilst wineries south of the equator are harvesting their latest vintage. To celebrate the ...

With storms Ciara and Denis now in the rearview mirror, hopefully we can start casting our minds towards milder weather and more outdoor pursuits. For me that means a lot more hill walking and hiking in the Cooley Peninsula. Although plenty high enough to meet my needs, even Slieve Foy, the highest point in the Cooley Mountains pales into insignificance compared to some of the true ro...

Craft beer is constantly evolving with new limited releases and seasonal beers regularly dropping. But what about those beers that you go back to again and again? Classic staples that have stood the test of time. This week we revisit some flagship beers.

We spend a lot of time talking about and drinking new limited releases and seasonal beers and rightly so as there are some gre...

St. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil that special person in your life: maybe you're planning a romantic dinner at home? Or perhaps just curling up together on the coach in front of a roaring fire. To help Cupid's arrow find its mark, why not set the romantic tone by picking up one of these beautiful bottles of pink fizz online or in your local O'Briens?

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Whether you are looking for the perfect gift or some great options for sharing this Valentines we have you covered. Here is my pick of some great drinks to get you in to the spirit of the occasion. Of course, these are great options for treating yourself as well!

First up, some gin. What spirit says valentines more than pink gin? Gordons Pink brings the refreshing taste their Lo...

In recent years the popularity of rosé wine has increased so much that we almost don’t need the traditional excuse of Valentine’s day to enjoy a glass. If you choose to open a bottle this year to celebrate the memory of the 3rd century Roman saint, you will be in very good company.

These days even the rich and famous are getting in on the rosé act with Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, S...

Rioja - The Region & Grape

Rioja takes its name from the Rioja region in Northern Spain. Bilbao is the local airport and with a one hour drive from the airport it’s an easy hop from Dublin if you want to explore this stunning region and the famous Tempranillo based wines that are grown here.

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Soon to be released: an exciting new limited edition Midleton whiskey. Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest is aged in virgin casks made from oak grown in the Knockrath Forest, County Wicklow

Dair Ghaelach, which translates as ‘Irish oak’, is a series of limited release Midleton whiskies that have been matured in Irish oak casks.  For this, the...

Once the preserve of big brand lagers, smaller brewers are turning their attention to the possibilities cans have to offer. New canned options from Irish craft brewers both big and small have taken off in recent years with everything from session pale ales to big imperial stouts.

The benefits to the brewer is that cans offer easier handling in the brewery versus glass. ...