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Like we need an excuse to crack open a tasty bottle of gin, as us here at the Irish Drink Shop are always feeling gin-spired! Did you know that the word ‘gin’ derives from the Dutch word ‘jenever’ which translates to juniper or rather a juniper-based..

National Vodka Day 2021 is here and what better way to celebrate than with your favourite bottle of the age old spirit? It's believed that vodka was invented in Eastern Europe sometime in the Middle Ages and became an international staple in the twen..

The Duvernay family trace their business back as far as 1904 and over the years have become one of the most reliable and well-known in the Rhône, supplying the best part of the base wine for the Côtes-du-Rhônes of many famous producers, including Eti..

Fritz Wassmer is recognised among the top winemakers in Baden, Germany since the release of their internationally acclaimed Pinot Noir. The family has been involved in viticulutre and agriculture for generations in the village of Schlatt and this is ..

With roots dating back to colonial exploration, the slave trade triangle, piracy, and organised crime during the Prohibition-era, rum has quite the long and controversial history. Its origins date back to the 17th Century, which marked the first prod..

This July 24th we’re all about raising a glass for National Tequila Day! Did you know that the drink is part of a rather fascinating myth? It is said that a lightning bolt struck an agave plant, cooking and opening it, releasing its juice and for thi..