STEPHEN TEELING CHATS TO DENISE MAGUIRE ABOUT SHAKING THINGS UP IN THE WHISKEY CATEGORY In 2019, one million bottles of Teeling Whiskey were sold worldwide. That’s a lot of liquid. It’s also a lot of pressure. If Teeling’s share of the market continues to increase (which, one suspects, it will) what will the company’s stock [...]
This month, Mad March Hare is inviting bartenders to ‘March to your Own’ by creating a signature Mad March Hare serve. One lucky bartender will win a Mad March Hare hamper and a trip to Bar Convent Berlin 2020 with flights, accommodation and entry included. The Bar Convent Berlin has been the most important international [...]
Jose Cuervo, the world’s leading tequila, is challenging bartenders all over Ireland to mix things up by creating a Cuervo Tradicional margarita with a twist and submitting their entry on cuervomargarita.ie. The most impressive margaritas will be invited to a live final in Dublin on Tuesday, 24th March where finalists will compete to win the title of Ireland’s Best Margarita in front of a panel of expert judges. [...]
Bushmills Irish Whiskey is collaborating with renowned cheese affineur and founder of The Cheese Tasting Company, Ned Palmer, to host a series of whiskey and cheese pairing masterclasses across Ireland in November and December. The exclusive events will bring the 2019 #BlackBushStories campaign to a close, following a busy calendar of immersive consumer experiences throughout [...]
Emerging and established Irish whiskey producers and bars were honoured last Thursday evening at the 2019 Irish Whiskey Awards which took place at the Dingle Distillery in Co.Kerry. The evening commenced with a tour of the distillery and drinks reception hosted by the Dingle Distillery co-founders and team. Keynote speaker, Colum Egan, Master Distiller for [...]
Disaronno will host a weekend-long event at Kildare Village from 11-13 October. Shoppers at the exclusive shopping destination will be invited to view a beautiful installation celebrating the partnership and try the delicious “Disaronno wears Diesel” cocktail at Ireland’s only Diesel store. “Disaronno wears Diesel” is a Limited Edition bottle run, with a bold, ironic [...]
The Head Bartender at the prestigious 5-star Westbury Hotel has won the top award at one of the most hotly-contested Irish drinks competitions. 24-year old Dub Oisín Kelly was crowned All Ireland Champion at the inaugural The Shed Distillery Curious Journey Cocktail Competition hosted by Dalcassian Wines & Spirits at House Dublin on Monday. Oisín’s intriguing Irish Negroni put [...]
Calling all explorer bartenders! The OPIHR Cocktail Competition is back for another year of adventure... Entry to the competition this year is simple. Submit a cocktail creation inspired by an ingredient that is local to you and that complements OPIHR. Post your cocktail, the ingredient and method on INSTAGRAM and explain the story behind the [...]
Walsh Whiskey, has released a new, limited edition, super-premium expression exclusively for The Irish Whiskey Collection at The Loop, operated by Aer Rianta International (ARI). The Irishman Single Malt Marsala Cask Finish is the company’s first global exclusive in conjunction with ARI and is available at The Loop in Dublin & Cork international airports in Ireland. The non-chill [...]
GUINNESS has announced exciting headline acts for the 42nd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, which takes place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend from Thursday, 24th to Monday, 28th October. Giants of Jazz will join globally renowned artists pushing the boundaries of the musical genre today. The line-up features legendary artists including Grammy Hall of Famer Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, listed among Rolling [...]
