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Tequilas and Mezcals at Celtic Whiskey Shop

James Holohan Thursday 16th September 2021 0

Happy Mexican Independence Day from all of us here at Celtic Whiskey Shop! The perfect excuse for us to sip on some delicious margaritas, indulge in some of the great Mexican food Dublin has to offer and if you like your Tequila & Mezcal neat or on the rocks, then we've done the groundwork for you, and picked out some of our favourites below! While Cinco de Mayo remains the most popular holiday outside Mexico, today, the 16th marks their day of independence and is when the real celebrat...

Autumnal Irish Whiskeys

James Holohan Monday 30th August 2021 0

As the seasons change so do our drink preferences. Woolly jumpers and raincoats turn our thoughts from Aperols and lagers to something a little stronger and shorter. Leather armchairs, open fires, long rainy nights, and golden leaves outside our windows bring that amber goodness into the forefront of our minds. Now us here at the Celtic Whiskey Shop are champions of the year-round whiskey, but even we can’t deny there is a certain magic of a dram of whiskey on an autumn eve. With that i...

National Scotch Day with Celtic Whiskey

James Holohan Friday 23rd July 2021 0

Both Ireland and Scotland have a rich history of whisk(e)y, with many whiskey aficionados loving to argue over which style is better. Of course, us here at Celtic Whiskey love all whiskies! Scotch Whisky is made from malted barley and generally has a fuller, heavier taste than many other whiskies. Irish whiskey, by contrast, such as Pot Still uses a combination of malted and unmalted barley and is renowned for its smooth flavour and hints of vanilla. Of course, like Irish whiskey, Scotc...

National Tequila Day with Celtic Whiskey

James Holohan Tuesday 20th July 2021 0

Happy National Tequila Day from all of us here at Celtic Whiskey Shop! Tequila enjoys a long history with its precursor, a milky, frothy agave drink known as pulque, dating all the way back to Mesoamerican times circa 1000 B.C., when indigenous Mexican tribes would commonly harvest and ferment it. It wouldn’t be until 16th Century A.D., however, that the contemporary tequila we know and love would be first produced, around a territory of land that wouldn’t officially become known as Tequ...

Happy 4th of July from Celtic Whiskey Shop

James Holohan Friday 2nd July 2021 0

Happy 4th of July to our friends across the pond! This celebration holds a special place for both Ireland and the USA, with almost half a million of Irish ancestry or birth in the States today. And, with the arrival of Irish immigrants, came the idea of whiskey-making to American shores. And so, we’ve put together a list of rye, bourbon, American whiskies, and even some competitions for this special day! Be sure to read more below and enjoy. Pappy Lottery Celtic Whiskey ...

Summer Sips

James Holohan Wednesday 23rd June 2021 0

Sun’s out, summer sips out! We’ve got a crackin’ good selection below for the coming sunny days for you to cool down and enjoy either out in your sunny garden or with friends and family. We’ve put together a thirst-quenching list full of favourites here from gin, pre-made cocktails, wine, and everything in between. So, be sure to slap on the suntan, pull out the lawn chair, and pick up one of these choices below! Enjoy. Killowen Dark Rum Mojito Seltzer A refreshing spr...