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Redbreast Iberian Series: Introducing the Tawny Port Edition Whiskey

Hannah Osbourne Friday 22nd September 2023 0

Are you looking for a new Irish whiskey to try? If you are a fan of Redbreast, the award-winning range from Midleton Distillery in Cork, you will be delighted to hear that they have launched a new product: the Tawny Port Edition. This limited edition release features a small batch of 8-10 year old Redbreast whiskey that has been re-casked and finished in Tawny Port Hogshead from the Iberian peninsula. The result is a stunning whiskey that combines Redbreast's signature smoothness and s...

Exciting New Releases at Celtic Whiskey Shop

Hannah Osbourne Thursday 24th August 2023 0

Exciting New Releases at Celtic Whiskey Shop We always love chatting all things whisk(e)y here at Celtic Whiskey Shop! And when we’re asked what exciting new releases there have been the past while, we couldn’t help but put together this list to share some of these exciting whiskeys you may have missed. From Bushmills 30 Year Old, a stunning Macallan release, to perhaps the finest most special Celtic Cask release yet- the 31 year old Celtic Cask 46, we have something to cater to ever...

Irish Whiskey vs Scotch Whisky

Hannah Osbourne Monday 19th June 2023 0

If we know anything at Celtic Whiskey Shop, it’s whiskey! A big question we get asked is what’s the difference between Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky. Besides each drink being exclusively from their eponymous country, there’s a big difference in how they’re made, distilled and even their history. History The word 'whiskey' (or whisky) comes from the Irish ‘uisce beatha’ which means ‘water of life’. Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled drinks in Europe, which was invented around th...

Fathers Day Gift Guide

Hannah Osbourne Tuesday 13th June 2023 0

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS Posted by: Hannah on 14th June 2023 Category: Sláinte Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe in sticking to the tried and true with something that's always appreciated, a drop of the good stuff! We’ve put together a few categories so all budgets are catered for. As always we’re on hand here in Dawson Street if you have any questions or need steering in the right direction call in for a chat! Treat Dad or that father figure in your life in style this year to s...

Burns Night Celebrations

Hannah Osbourne Monday 9th January 2023 0

Burns Night Celebrations The tradition of the Robbie Burns Dinner began five years after his death when a group of his devoted friends hosted a dinner to celebrate his life and work. The tradition rapidly caught on and was held around January 25th his birthday. That date, often referred to as Robert Burns Day, has become Scotland’s unofficial National Day. Garnering much more popularity then the official St. Andrews day! Now how to celebrate Robbie Burns Night? Traditionally it would be marke...

Celtic Whiskey Fest 2022

Hannah Osbourne Monday 17th October 2022 0

Celtic Whiskey Fest is back! After the incredible success of our online-only festival last year we’ve brought it back - but with a bit of change. This year we’ve decided to make the most of the lack of Covid and split our events into three areas! The first is our Dublin based tasting that will be happening throughout November with our incredible whiskey specialists and some inspiring guests! For the second element, we will be offering unique tasting packs so anyone who is unable to joi...