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Tequilas and Mezcals at Celtic Whiskey Shop

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...
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National Tequila Day with Celtic Whiskey

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...
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Summer Sips

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...
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Cinco De Mayo with Celtic Whiskey Shop

Cinco De Mayo with Celtic Whiskey Shop

James Holohan Thursday 29th April 2021 0
    Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate all things Mexican (especially a good tequila or mezcal!). It commemorates the date of the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and has since grown into a day of celebrations all around the world. And with the big day drawing closer, it has us feeling thirsty, and so, we decided to write this blog post with our top Tequila and Mezcal recommendations to help you celebrate the day! Salud!       1. Corazon Tequila Blan...
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Trends and drinks to look out for in 2015- Part 1

Trends and drinks to look out for in 2015- Part 1

System Administrator Monday 12th January 2015 2
2014 was a slightly worrying year for the big spirits producers. Established and emerging markets saw a decline in sales of traditional standards such as Scotch whiskey and Cognac. Happily we are set to see another record year for Irish whiskey sales but what else are the taste makers predicting to sell in 2015?     Tequila and Mezcal- The Ones To Watch in 2015   For many years, tequila carried a reputation by most to be drank in the form of a ‘shot’ or ‘slammer’ in night ...
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