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Redbreast Iberian Series: Introducing the Tawny Port Edition Whiskey

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...
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St. Patrick's Day Picks

St. Patrick's Day Picks

Hannah Osbourne Thursday 10th March 2022 0
    Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!  Our national holiday and the perfect opportunity to crack open a bottle of something special to share with pals. Finally, for the first time in 2 years we all have a taste of freedom. So whether you’ll be celebrating in your local, heading to a parade or concert we think it’s worth raising a dram of something traditional (and probably a little Irish). When it comes to St. Patricks Day - we all know you can’t really go wrong with a quality whiskey. We’ve p...
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Irish Whiskey Awards 2021

Irish Whiskey Awards 2021

Hannah Osbourne Friday 12th November 2021 0
Last night on November 11th, we were delighted to co-host the eighth Irish Whiskey Awards alongside Powerscourt Distillery. Emerging and established Irish whiskey producers, whiskey clubs around Ireland, and whiskey lovers from all corners of this country gathered together at the Powerscourt Distillery in Co. Wicklow to celebrate all things Irish whiskey. The evening commenced with an incredible tour of the distillery and a drinks reception hosted by the Powerscourt Distillery co-founders and t...
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Autumnal Irish Whiskeys

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...
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Father's Day Whiskies

Father's Day Whiskies

James Holohan Friday 4th June 2021 0
    Boxes of deodorant are good go-to gifts. So are new work ties or socks. But when asked what they want for Father’s Day, *9 out of 10 dads said a good whiskey. Okay, so we may have made that last part up, but that doesn’t mean a good quality spirit won’t make a good gift! Don’t know what exactly to get him? We have you covered. Be sure to keep on reading below where you’ll find a variety of whiskies, spirits, and everything in between to help you match something to fit his palate.     ...
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Irish Whiskey Cocktails to Enjoy This St Patrick’s Day

Irish Whiskey Cocktails to Enjoy This St Patrick’s Day

James Holohan Friday 5th March 2021 0
    Irish Whiskey Cocktails to Enjoy This St Patrick’s Day   St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, and while it may have been cancelled again this year due to Covid, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate from the comfort of our own homes! The celebration is a tradition for many of us, whether we have a drop of Irish blood or not. And if you're joining in the fun, you will definitely need a few great drinks for the occasion.   These Irish whiskey-based cocktail...
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