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Pour Yourself a Glass of New Zealand
The theme of the month, Pour Yourself a Glass of New Zealand, comes at a time when New Zealand’s top three exported white wine varieties are internationally celebrated with International Sauvignon Blanc Day (3 May), International Pinot Gris Day (17 May) and International Chardonnay Day (23 May) all falling in the same month. “New Zealand white wine makes up 93% of our global exports, and [...]
Diageo’s latest price hike massive blow to the pub trade – VFI
Diageo’s decision to increase the price of a pint is the latest hammer blow to the pub trade and underlines the need for Government to [...]
HYDE No. 11 Honoured with Top Award
HYDE No. 11 – ‘The Peat Cask Whiskey’ has been honoured with the top award in Jim Murray’s legendary whisky bible. HYDE No. 11 – [...]
Discover Poitín this St Patrick’s Festival
Poitín has long been denied its rightful place alongside the best signature spirits in the world. But that is all set to change as Mad [...]
Government report admits hospitality businesses at massive risk – VFI
Government must address runaway costs that are threatening small businesses in the hospitality sector, says the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI). Pubs, which play such [...]
Ahascragh Distillery turns Irish whiskey green in time for St. Patrick’s Day
As the country prepares to turn green for St. Patrick’s Day, Ahascragh Distillery in Galway has announced a significant milestone for sustainability in the Irish [...]
Hendrick’s launches GRAND CABARET
Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET is a new limited release gin for dreamers, artists and free-spirited souls. It is inspired by a historic fruit-based libation that was [...]
