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We’re back with the third installment of the Bartender's Favourite cocktail feature! This segment, as always, showcases the best in the Irish trade and their go-to drinks, providing you with inspiration for your home bar or eventually post-Covid for ..

Happy 4th of July to our friends across the pond! Although an American holiday, this date holds significant weight for both Ireland and the USA. Immigration to the States from Ireland took off in the 1720s and by 1790, almost half a million were of I..

 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..