John Wilson: Two summer rosés from Aldi to add some sparkle to the holiday season Wines for the Weekend: The first bottle is an organic prosecco, the second a Ventoux, from northern ProvenceFri Aug 05 2022 - 11:00
12 Acres Brewing: The four brothers crafting beer in Co LaoisAnother Round: The McDonald family had been growing barley for generations, so brewing beer seemed like a natural moveWed Aug 03 2022 - 05:00
Four Portuguese red wines to try this summerJohn Wilson: The quality and range have increased massively over the last decade, with some truly innovative producersSat Jul 30 2022 - 05:00
John Wilson: These two wines are full of flavour but not too high in alcoholWines for the Weekend: An Argentinian Chardonnay and a New Zealand Pinot Noir, both from LidlFri Jul 29 2022 - 11:00
Light and refreshing cocktails for the long weekendTraditional sangria is made with red wine but these days people also make it with white, rosé or sparkling wineThu Jul 28 2022 - 05:00
Hagstravaganza: 100 new beers to try at this Sligo festivalAnother Round: Breweries from around the world with food and live musicWed Jul 27 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two good-value Argentinian wines to try, including a Malbec — but it’s not a red Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles — a white and a rosé — are from Tesco, with reductions if you have a ClubcardFri Jul 22 2022 - 05:00
Micro-distillery has a taste of Tipperary in its bottlesJohn Wilson: Each whiskey has a QR code, with details of the barley field, weather, distillation and maturation of each barrelWed Jul 20 2022 - 06:00
Is this the most perfect summer wine of all? John Wilson: Sitting out on a warm sunny evening, I can think of no other drink I would rather have in front of meTue Jul 19 2022 - 13:15
Red wines of summer: Four light, bright and breezy bottles John Wilson: Planning a staycation? Include some summer reds alongside your rosés and white winesSat Jul 16 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two light, summery bottles from Dunnes Stores, each with 20% offWines for the Weekend: A rosé from the reinventor of this style, plus a well-made but inexpensive Pinot NoirFri Jul 15 2022 - 11:08
Alcohol-free craft beer from the Quiet Noise breweryJohn Wilson: This brewery is one of a kind in Ireland, producing an alcohol-free pilsner, lager and pale aleWed Jul 13 2022 - 06:00
A seasonal taste of Venice and Milan John Wilson: Time for a spritzer or spritz? An Italian and great warm-weather drinkSat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
Full-flavoured Donegal whiskeys that ‘challenge without scaring you’The Midnight Silkie won two gold awards at the San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionWed Jul 06 2022 - 06:00
Wine on the 4th of July: Four great American bottles for Independence DayInexpensive Californian wine is still very popular here, but there are very high-quality wines available tooSat Jul 02 2022 - 06:00
Light white wines that are great for summerAs a fresh crisp dry wine, Pinot Blanc is an ideal partner for all kinds of fish and salad dishesSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
Go for gold: Blended whiskey with a complex nose and a rich, smooth palateLimited to 3,000 cases, this whiskey celebrates the 135th anniversary of a collaboration between Mitchell & Son and JamesonSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: New Zealand wine bargains for under a tenner at LidlWines for the Weekend: These contents of these two bottles are very different members of the Pinot familyFri Jun 24 2022 - 11:10
Kinnegar makes waves at World Beer Cup in MinneapolisIrish-made Black Bucket rye IPA takes one of 103 gold awards from 10,542 entriesWed Jun 22 2022 - 06:00
Rieslings for when there is no R in the monthJohn Wilson: Look beyond Germany for excellent examples of this versatile wine that ages wellSat Jun 18 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great-value Spanish wines to tryWines for the Weekend: SuperValu has good deals on Sangre de Toro Rioja and Vintae Davida BlancoFri Jun 17 2022 - 11:08
Two Shores: New range of rums matured in Irish whiskey barrelsAnother Round: Rum is enjoying a growth in popularity recently, neat or in cocktailsWed Jun 15 2022 - 06:00
Four lighter red wines that are complex and stylishZweigelt is a new variety from Austria with a growing reputationSat Jun 11 2022 - 00:00
The little brewhouse with big tastesThe award-winning Rye River is producing up to 40 different beers a week using 30 unique recipesWed Jun 08 2022 - 06:00
First of the summer wines: Muscadet is low in alcohol with light green fruitsChilled Muscadet with a plateau de fruits de mer may be a cliche – but it’s for good reasonSat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Perfect Italian summer wines from your local newsagentWines for the Weekend:Fri Jun 03 2022 - 13:11
Drumshanbo joins forces with Ashford Castle to create a new ginWood sorrel and first honey harvest gives the gin its limey flavourWed Jun 01 2022 - 06:00
Lowish alcohol white wines ideal for summer eveningsJohn Wilson: Alvarinho and Vinho Verde from Portugal are made for summertime drinkingSat May 28 2022 - 00:00
Joining the dots: Dot Brewing launches new core rangeNew beers include a delicious refreshing Pilsner called Solo and Loose, a session IPAWed May 25 2022 - 05:55
John Wilson: In search of lower-alcohol red winesFour bottles, four countries, four grape varieties, and all with an ABV of 13% or lessSat May 21 2022 - 00:00
John Wilson: The pick of the SuperValu Italian wine saleBig bargains to be had for limited time but wine buyer warns of shortages to comeFri May 20 2022 - 11:00
Wicklow Wolf and Mescan Brewery join forces to create Belgian WitbierWit or Witout you is ‘a crushable beer to knock back on a sunny day’Wed May 18 2022 - 06:00
Côtes du Rhône wines: Even the cheaper bottles tend to be reliableGrenache is enjoying renewed interest, not just in the Rhône but also in parts of SpainSat May 14 2022 - 00:00
John Wilson: Unusual wines at M&S that are also great valueWeekend wines: This Italian white usually costs twice as muchFri May 13 2022 - 11:00
‘Covid has been good for craft beer in a weird way’, Dublin brewery go country-wideHope Beer in Kilbarrack, Co Dublin have launched a limited edition Amber LargerWed May 11 2022 - 06:00
Wine prices are on the up, so finding good value for money is importantJohn Wilson: Despite all the new wines in the first spring tastings, the four featured here are old favouritesSat May 07 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: A racy white and a full-bodied red from Dunnes StoresWeekend wines: Northern Portugal is worth checking out for lower-alcohol white winesFri May 06 2022 - 11:00
Dingle Distillery releases its fifth Single Pot Still WhiskeyMatured in bourbon casks, this whiskey completes an interesting series of special editionsWed May 04 2022 - 06:00
The €45k bottle of whiskey: It must taste great, right?The distillery has produced 100 bottles of this powerful, rich whiskey for collectorsTue May 03 2022 - 14:44
Holding the Rhône: Four excellent white wines from a region famous for redsMost of the better whites have a liveliness that contrasts well with the textured rich fruitSat Apr 30 2022 - 00:00
John Wilson: O’Briens French wine sale offers mouth-watering selectionWeekend wines: This all-rounder red has become a favourite chez WilsonFri Apr 29 2022 - 11:00
Ballyvolane House finds a use for its crab apples – ginBertha’s Revenge Crab Apple Gin is not too sweet and full of spicy apple flavoursSat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
A Polish masterclass as the global wine map is redrawn The global wine map has changed radically from the restricted choice of 30 years agoSat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson’s weekend wines: Two impressive summer rosés from AldiAs our love of rosé continues to grow, Aldi presents a refreshing selectionFri Apr 22 2022 - 11:00
Two drinks companies swap barrels and create a unique new Dublin whiskeyRoe & Co’s Curator 0.2 intrigues the palate with a Killahora Orchard twistWed Apr 20 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: French wine bargains for EasterWeekend wines: Discounts of 20% make O’Briens’s French wines worth seeking outThu Apr 14 2022 - 11:00
