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Key Dates for the Calendar, Whats Been Distilling in Dingle

James Holohan Thursday 18th July 2019 0

Key Dates for the Calendar, What's Been Distilling in Dingle Although only established in 2012, Dingle Distillery has reached extraordinary levels of success since opening their doors. Based primarily in a converted sawmill on the outskirts of Dingle town, from the very beginning its founders have been concerned with quality rather than quantity. As a result, those at Dingle Distillery still rely solely on unique craftsmanship and skill as opposed to more modern technology, proudly pract...

Celtic Whiskey Distillery Trip 2018- Ireland

Rachel rachel Saturday 10th November 2018 0

After 6 consecutive years (and many more before) of Scottish distillery trips (Islay 2012, Speyside 2013, West Coast 2014, Orkney & central 2015, Islay 2016 & Speyside 2017) it seems like a good time to swap our travels to somewhere closer to home! It’s certainly not the end of the Scottish adventures but going forward, we’d like to put an equal focus in visiting & exploring & drinking the best of Irish Whiskey. Wednesday 7th November to Saturday 10th November To secure your place on the trip,...

Poitín [Part 2], Five new generation of Poitíns we recommend

Rachel rachel Tuesday 31st May 2016 0

Poitín [Part 2], Five new generation of Poitíns we recommend Poitín (pronounced 'putch-een') has come a long way from back alleys production to the top shelves of Irish pubs, all around the world. Jim Wrigley, of Reverend JW Simpson, prepares a poteen cocktail Micha Theiner on Paddy's Day. If you have not, catch up with our previous article ‘Before whiskey there was… Poitín [Part 1]’ to get the full story and a quick idea of todays’ Poitín landscape! Poitín used to have this ol...

Before whiskey there was… Poitín [Part 1]

Rachel rachel Monday 23rd May 2016 0

Before whiskey there was… Poitín [Part 1] Poitín is one of the longest established spirits in the world with the first record of it in the 6th century and has a rich and turbulent history. Before a handful of craft distillers turned it into a premium product to add to their award-winning portfolios and barmen challenged themselves to create the most prestigious Poitín cocktails ; it was classified as illegal in Ireland for centuries. So, what is Poitín and how the hell is it...

The 'Spirit of Dublin' Returns at Teeling Whiskey Distillery

System Administrator Monday 27th April 2015 0

Between Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th of April, most staff here at Celtic Whiskey were lucky enough to get the chance to make the short trip from Dawson street to Newmarket square, Dublin 8 where the Teeling Whiskey Company (TWC) are about to open their new state of the art distillery. Then on Friday 24th of April, members of our Celtic Whiskey Club got their chance to get a first look at what’s to come from the liberties distillery. The company’s successful entry into...