Do you drink differently in the depths of winter? Do your choices of beer or wine, or spirits, or whatever tipple you’re having shift with the seasons, or are you a loyal traditionalist who sticks to what they know and love?
Whether you’ve a big budget to spend as part of a Kris Kindle or are seeking something fun that won’t break the bank, gifting a boozy bottle can be a great way to buy someone something that they wouldn’t buy themselves. From fresh-tasting mead to creamy liqueurs, apple brandy to new-wave whiskey, today’s recommendations include something for every palate and a very special bottle that is a little piece of history.
The Celt Irish Whiskey An Chéad Bhlás offering is the first in a new series from an independent bottler that draws from casks of whiskey purchased from nearly all the new distilleries in Ireland.
The 2023 Irish Whiskey Awards, which recognizes emerging and established Irish whiskey makers, were held at the Jameson Bow Street Distillery in Dublin on November 29. The coveted Best Irish Whiskey of the Year prize was awarded to Connacht Irish Whiskey Distillery Exclusive Cask Strength.
With more than 40 distilleries, Ireland has emerged as a powerhouse in the international whiskey industry over the last decade and now boasts the fastest-growing whisk.