This week is Wine Education Week and what better way to celebrate than the launch of our new customer information guide to explain the differences between Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable wines. It also explains why a wine is Vegan or Vegetarian and why the humble bumble bee is so important to our daily lives. Printed on recycled paper, the beautiful guides will be landing...

The O'Briens Annual Wine Sale continues in-store and online. Last week I featured the headline Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja and Château Bentejac Bordeaux- both Half Price! There are plenty of other fantastic offers, with over 40 wines under €10, including brand new wines to the range. Here are three of my favourite new arrivals.

Ah summer is drawing to a close; the schools are back, and the nights are drawing in. One spot of good news is that our Irish Whiskey sale has returned for September.

Starting today and continuing through September we have over 40 Irish Whiskeys on offer. There is a lot on offer from old favourites to brand new releases with pricing starting at just €19.95 for...

The eagerly awaited O'Briens Annual Wine Sale returns today, with over 100 wines up to Half Price! Running until 22nd Septmeber, there is something to suit every budget, from 25 everyday drinking wines under €10, to €10 off long-lived Ascheri Barolo and Rioja Gran Reserva, so check out the full lineup online or in your local O'Briens. Here are a few of my top value picks ...

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Craft Cans?

Well, O’Briens have you covered with some great craft cans to get you festival ready. The recent, almost wholesale,  move to cans in craft beer means there has never been a better selection of festival worthy beers. So here is just a few recommendations.

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Last summer gave us all a bit of false hope that Global Warming was transforming Ireland into a displaced Mediterranean paradise. This year we have been firmly reminded by the persuasive wind and rain that we are, in fact, a small rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean! However, this weekend seems set to be warm and sunny, so why not celebrate with a bottle of rosé? O'Brie...

The weather may be turning more autumnal of late but there is still plenty of summer socialising to be had. So, let’s keep summer going with some great Simple Summer Cocktails. Below are some of my favourite pitcher cocktails you can make up in batches. Each of these can be put together in just a few minutes, so no need to prepare ahead of time.

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At the tail end of last summer, I treated myself to a shiny new barbecue with the ambitious intention of braving the Irish weather and cooking outside through the autumn and winter months. But Bear Grylls I am not, and my enthusiasm for standing in the rain poking some charred meat with a pair of tongs waned along with the evening sun and the barbie remained firmly shrouded under its tarpaulin...

The O’Briens Great Gin Sale for July has drawn to a close. Still looking for some great gins at great prices? Well, fear not. We have some great offers on a selection of fantastic gins for the month of August. Here is my pick of three great craft Irish gins, certainly worth trying out if you haven’t already.

Now €45.00 (Was €50.00)

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Irish tax rates on wine are the highest in Europe, so it can seem more difficult to find true value here than our continental neighbours. However, the O'Briens Wine Team travel all over the world to ensure we work with small, quality-obsessed producers that offer great value for money and farm their land in a sustainable manner. Being a family-run company, it is a core philos...