The O'Briens Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

Welcome to the O'Briens blog. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next wine purchase, tips on food matches or have always wanted to know the difference between Prosecco and Champagne, you'll find all that and more right here! From interviews and wine recommendations to cocktail recipes and expert tips, consider us your personal guide to all things wines, beers and spirits.

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Absinthe - Reviving a Spirit
Nov 01, 2019 Absinthe - Reviving a Spirit

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits There is perhaps no other drink that brin...

IPA: The extended family
Nov 01, 2019 IPA: The extended family

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits ...

Cave de Tain Blog
Oct 30, 2019 Cave de Tain Blog

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Communications & Content Manager Syrah, when grown in its Northe...

What Are Italian Passito Wines?
Oct 30, 2019 What Are Italian Passito Wines?

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Communications & Content Manager Italian wines are extremely trendy at the moment, with Passito-style wines...

Apple Brandy, The Hows & Whys
Oct 29, 2019 Apple Brandy, The Hows & Whys

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Distillation is an ancient process dating back at least as far as the Greek alchemis...

Lambic
Oct 29, 2019 Lambic

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits I enjoy introducing people to Lambic beer...