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 Terrific dads deserve terrific tipples! And at the Irish Drink Shop, we’re all about sourcing those perfect gifts for the special days of the year. Some of us might not have been able to say “Cheers, Dad” for quite some time due to the ongoing pande..

The French spirit has enjoyed quite a long history, being one of the world’s oldest spirits, stretching back to the 1600s. Cognac has gained popularity through the ages, being a favourite of Emperor Napoleon and can be found in a number of classic co..

Serene rolling hill slopes. Vast olives fields which stretch more than 30 hectares and hold more than three thousand plants. An expansive view of the castle of Monteriggion 270 and 310 metres above sea level. This is where Tenuta di Bibbiano is locat..

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..