Graceful whiskey: An Irish distiller finds the right blendGrace O’Malley Spirits has launched its first blended whiskey, and a special single maltWed Nov 17 2021 - 06:00
Romania produces great wine too: Four bottles to tasteJohn Wilson: They tend to be made from a single variety and are usually inexpensiveSat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: My Christmas dinner picks from the Tesco Finest wine rangeWines for the holidays: A champagne, a white, a red and a dessert wineFri Nov 12 2021 - 11:00
Wicklow tipples: Wine, beer and whiskey tours in the garden of IrelandTake a tour of Wicklow Way Wines, Wicklow Wolf or Powerscourt DistilleryWed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00
Sherry wine: Four bottles to savour with savoury foodI was once told if you like green olives, soy sauce and Marmite, you will enjoy sherrySat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Three great-value warming reds from O’Briens’ Christmas line-upWines for the Weekend: This trio are rich and hearty but also have a touch of eleganceFri Nov 05 2021 - 11:00
John Wilson’s verdict on new wine made by an Irish Master of Wine in SpainGeal Albariño is the best yet from this coastal vineyard in Rías BaixasFri Nov 05 2021 - 06:00
Dublin craft brewery Lineman launches new distinctive pale aleFluid Dynamic pale ale is available on draught and in cansWed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00
Why Portugal is having a wine revivalJohn Wilson: Regional and bursting with tradition, Portuguese wines have arrivedSat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Three great-value wines from LidlWines for the weekend: Drinks to enjoy as an aperitif, with a ribeye steak or Italian dishFri Oct 29 2021 - 11:00
The switch from bottled to canned beer is well under way‘They allow you to pack 25-30% more beer in the same space when transporting’Wed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00
A can of red, a bag of white – wine world responds to climate changeJohn Wilson: Transporting wine in bottles leaves a large carbon footprint, so here are some alternativesSat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great-value whites from Tesco for €9 eachWines for the Weekend: This Italian Soave and German Riesling are from its Finest rangeFri Oct 22 2021 - 11:00
A peated whiskey for people who ‘don’t like standing in chimneys’The Liberator has three new whiskies available, each with a unique twistWed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Four exciting new wines from around the world to expand your palateVery different wines that showcase the best of Spain, New Zealand, Italy and FranceSat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two French classics from Dunnes Stores, including an absolute stealWines for the Weekend: An Alsace Pinot Gris and a Bourgogne Pinot Noir, both at 20% offFri Oct 15 2021 - 11:30
Porterhouse: A pioneer of Irish craft brewing looks to the futurePorterhouse, founded by Oliver Hughes and Liam LaHart, had to change quickly when Covid struckWed Oct 13 2021 - 06:00
Life is a Cabernet: A classic grape variety ripe for rediscoveryCabernet Sauvignon is one of the great food wines – pair with red meat or mushroomsSat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two good-value full-bodied wines to ward off chill autumn windsWines for the Weekend: An Aldi Chilean Chardonnay and Spanish Ribera del DueroFri Oct 08 2021 - 11:00
Grab your own unique cask of whiskey from MicilThe Galway distillery has sourced 50-litre casks from Spain for a special offeringWed Oct 06 2021 - 06:00
Spain has so much more to offer than Rioja Reserva and AlbariñoFour great Spanish wines: one from Madrid, one from Galicia and two from ValenciaSat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four very tasty wines from O’Brien’s big new autumn line-upWines for the Weekend: Two whites from Spain and Hungary, two reds from FranceFri Oct 01 2021 - 11:00
Micro distillery releases limited-edition whiskeyAromatic and floral whiskey with subtle notes of toasted wood and autumnal fruitsWed Sept 29 2021 - 05:00
Premium wines at palatable prices: who wants a taste?A new enterprise sources wine direct from the producers – and passes on the savingsSat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four great-value limited-edition wines from Aldi’s new line-upWines for the Weekend: Tempting bottles from Portugal, Australia and LebanonFri Sept 24 2021 - 11:00
Two great whiskies to try from Fercullen and BushmillsFercullen Amarone Cask Finish has flavours of vanilla spice and milk chocolateWed Sept 22 2021 - 06:00
Serious about Syrah: Wines worth getting to knowNorthern Rhône in France and Barossa valley in Australia both produce fine examples of this grape varietySat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four great-value French wines from Aldi’s autumn-winter rangeWines for the Weekend: These two whites and two reds all come from LanguedocFri Sept 17 2021 - 11:00
Black Donkey brings unique Roscommon flavour to its beersUnderworld series has been brewer using a local strain of brewer’s yeastWed Sept 15 2021 - 05:00
Despite what they say there’s a Chardonnay to suit everyoneSome people have lingering doubts about Chardonnay but their fears are outdatedSat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four bottles to pick from Lidl’s September CellarWines for the Weekend: Two whites and two reds from France, Spain and PortugalFri Sept 10 2021 - 11:00
Irish whiskey with a distinctly Japanese flavourRoe & Co’s Japanese Sugi is very distinct, with flavours hinting at gin at timesWed Sept 08 2021 - 05:00
Expect equal parts pain and pleasure from Pinot NoirMultiple areas have learnt how to grow and make this fickle and capricious variety of wineSat Sept 04 2021 - 05:00
John Wilson: Six great-value bottles from SuperValu’s French wine saleWines for the Weekend: Costing from €10.70 to €25, there’s a bottle here for every occasionFri Sept 03 2021 - 11:00
John Wilson: Special hop beer produced at Laois brewery ‘different every year’‘We get 30 people in to pick by hand, and in a couple of hours we are brewing’Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00
Greek wines are coming up in the world. Start off with these fourIf your memories are of cheap retsina on holiday, you’re in for a pleasant surpriseSat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great bottles from Dunnes for the summer’s final barbecuesWines for the Weekend: This rosé and red are from two of my favourite French producersFri Aug 27 2021 - 11:00
Tullamore wins award for 18-year-old single maltVisitor centre moves to new distillery and hopes to reopen to the public in SeptemberWed Aug 25 2021 - 06:00
Four delicious Spanish white wines worth seeking outJohn Wilson: All sorts of other white varieties make fascinating wine around SpainSat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Three good buys from Tesco, including a Whispering Angel roséWines for the Weekend: Plus a Shiraz that illustrates Swartland’s rise, and an elegant FaugèresFri Aug 20 2021 - 12:32
Beer gets wild: ‘We are looking for barnyard, funky flavours’Irish brewers are delving into spontaneous fermentation, with microbes in the airWed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00
Is it worth spending more money on rosé? Not alwaysJohn Wilson: I'm not sure I would ever spend €50 for a bottle of roséSat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great-value wines from Aldi, one Portuguese, one ItalianWines for the Weekend: A floral, crisp Loureiro and a rich, smooth Valpolicella RipassoFri Aug 13 2021 - 11:00
Dot Brew rolls out the barrel for complex aged beersBarrel-ageing beers can round them out and add a whole new range of flavoursWed Aug 11 2021 - 06:00
Cool Loire reds for warm summer daysDon’t be afraid to chill these red wines – it brings out their fresh fruit flavoursSat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: O’Briens is having a Spanish wine sale. Here’s what to buyWines for the Weekend: The off-licence chain is offering up to 40 per cent offFri Aug 06 2021 - 11:00
Lough Gill Brewery: ‘Now almost every pub offers at least one craft beer’James Ward is at the centre of Sligo’s beer scene, founding White Hag before moving onWed Aug 04 2021 - 05:00
Four sparkling wines to celebrate the return of indoor diningThese four very different bottles of fizz range in price from €11.49 to €57 and all are excellent examples of their typeSat Jul 31 2021 - 06:00
Making a session IPA with a differenceOtterbank’s Declan Nixon uses wine yeast as well as beer to give his IPA a refreshing acidityWed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Pinot Grigio: A few euro more gives you a lot more tasteJohn Wilson: Once you spend more than €10 on this type of wine, quality shoots upSat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
