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Staff Favourites For Christmas 2016

Rachel rachel Thursday 15th December 2016 0

Our Favourite Picks of 2016 Tis the season to be jolly and tis also the season for lists. So here we go with a pick of our absolute favourite tipples of the year. We’ve asked our staff members to single out the products that give them that warm fuzzy feeling inside and with one eye on Christmas we have managed to keep it festive and seasonal. Ally Alpine – La Bota 60 Manzanilla Sherry €63.99 It will be no surprise that Ally has chosen a sherry! Equipo Navazos source some of the very be...

Islay Distillery Trip 2016

Rachel rachel Monday 3rd October 2016 0

Islay Distillery Trip 2016 Distilleries we’ll visit include Bowmore, Isle of Jura, Bunnahabhain, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, Springbank & Glengyle The cost of the trip is €1250.00 and covers all coach, ferry, accommodation, distillery tours & tastings, lunches & dinners. All the accommodation at the Bowmore Cottages is made up of double or twin rooms so I’m afraid there is a single room supplement of €50 per night. It doesn’t include travel to and from ...

The Perfect Irish Coffee

Rachel rachel Monday 26th September 2016 0

This morning’s rain has confirmed to us that the changing of the seasons is well and truly upon us. Whilst we are not looking forward to pulling the woolly jumpers from the back of the press, or dusting off the winter coat, there is no time like the present to embrace some hearty winter tipples. Nothing springs to mind better than the classic ‘Irish Coffee’. The debate goes on as to the exact origin of this classic. Rumour has it, that a freak storm over the Atlantic in 1942 resulted ...

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...

Robert Parker's Spotlight on Vinho Verde

Rachel rachel Thursday 26th May 2016 0

Anselmo Mendes has been making the best Alvarinho and basic Vinho Verdes for a number of years. However, 2015 will go down as one of the finest vintages for his wines. They were all recently reviewed by Robert Parkers Wine Advocate by Mark Squires. ‘Anselmo Mendes is one of the region's top names. These are made like real table wines--dry, no fizz. Just good expressions of fruit. At the lower end, the bargains are often remarkable, especially this year for the 2015 releases. Back up the truck...

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...