If ever there was a drink that acted as a social infusion this is it. Two of the most social things to do in Irish culture are to have a cuppa or have a drink, so to see two in one I can only imagine the chats that will be had over a glass of […]
6 years ago
I have a confession to make: I’m a gin snob. I turn my nose up at gin served in a long glass with a slice of lemon or lime, I expect full on grapefruit wedges or cucumber spirals. I’m overly conscious about what gin I’m drinking and I’ll always pay the extra bit in the […]
7 years ago
Walking out of work in the evening to bright skies is honestly the best feeling. It’s really getting us in the mood for summer and even more so for a few scoops in the sun – oh yeah! Gin and tonic is the ideal thirst quencher – it’s fresh, fabulous and super chilled. There’s nothing […]
7 years ago
Often times when I see celebrities releasing products I roll my eyes and have as little interest as re-sitting the Leaving Cert. When I heard that Graham Norton was releasing a gin however, I have to admit got a little excited. When his wine came out a few years back I wasn’t mad to try […]
7 years ago
We all know that feeling – you agreed to be the driver for the night. You get to the event/meal/venue and all you can think of is how much you’re hankering for a refreshing G&T. Water or ribena is just not the same as drinking out of a fancy garnished goblet, is it? Dry January […]
7 years ago
We’ve made it to the infamous “broke week” in January. You’re really feeling the effects of that early paycheck in December and you’re counting down those precious days until your bank account is looking moderately healthy again. Tough, isn’t it? You’ve probably been taking it easy on yourself, maybe you haven’t even had a drink […]
7 years ago
If there’s two things in this world that I adore it’s the pretty city I live in and drinking gin. To find the above in one is a dream. Today is said to be the day that most people break their “Dry January”. January can be a pretty crappy month so if you need a […]
7 years ago
It only took a total of four days and the January blues have well and truly set in. Let’s face it, January is pretty grim. It’s cold, you’re trying to be good and you’re broke after the Christmas break. It’s easy to see why people want to do dry January. I for one think January […]
7 years ago
Gin has been a hot topic this year and it’s easy to see why. It’s a delicious spirit and Ireland is home to some of the best craft gins around. If you’ve been following us the last while, you’ll be familiar with our popular weekly series Ginfluenced, where we showcase an artisan gin each week. […]
7 years ago
Tis the season to be drinking (gin) – Fa La La La La, La La La Laaa… Ah that wonderful time of year when we sing Fairytale Of New York until 4am, wear an odd-looking Santy suits to the pub and gorge on cocktail sausages. It’s the best. You’re guaranteed to be spending a lot […]
7 years ago
Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning. It’s the end of the month, you’ve most likely just gotten paid – this is the perfect window to do your shopping and gift buying well in advance to dodge the stress of it all and actually enjoy December. Don’t leave it […]
7 years ago
There are hundreds upon hundreds of gin brands in Ireland… Have you ever wondered why? Truth is, there are many reasons for this popular spirit popping up left, right and centre. Gin is trendy right now. It’s low in calories, it’s easy to drink and you can get creative with it – a change of […]
7 years ago