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Tequila and mezcal started with the Aztec people, who made a fermented beverage called pulque, a milky-coloured, fermented, yeasty brew made from agave juice. It wasn’t until the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 1500s and brought distillation tec..

This April 9th, us here at Irish Drink Shop will be celebrating a day near and dear to our hearts: National Gin Day!The word ‘gin’ comes from the Dutch word ‘jenever’ which means ‘juniper’. The Dutch made spirits distilled with juniper berries since ..

La Rioja Alta, based in Haro, the heart of Rioja, was founded in 1890 and has grown to become one of the key wineries in the Rioja region. The winery was founded by five families from the Basque and Rioja region, under the name Sociedad Vinícola de L..

Liqueurs are a staple in the cocktail world and a key ingredient in many of our favourite cocktails. They are extremely versatile and can be used in mixed drinks, served neat, over ice, with coffee or mixed with other non-alcoholic beverages such as ..

St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest days on the Irish calendar. The celebration is a tradition for many of us, whether we have a drop of Irish blood or not. If you're joining in the fun, you will definitely need a few great drinks for the occasio..

Oscar Wilde once described absinthe as "A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?" Absinthe is one of those mystified and sometimes misunderstood spirits, which man..