In the resurgence of Irish whiskey, Roe & Co is a contemporary new blend inspired by history and tradition. In fact, his inspiration was the famous George Roe & Co distillery in Dublin. As neighbors for hundreds of years, George Roe & Co and Guinness were among the biggest names in the heart of Dublin’s […]
He used this knowledge to create a unique whiskey that has just been released for sale in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Ireland and other major world markets. Head of Liquid Development at Kirker Greer Spirits in Belfast, Richard has created a unique spirit, Shamrock Whiskey – launched on St Patrick’s […]
In a crowded whiskey market, there’s no one like Keeper’s Heart. Inspired by American and Irish distillation traditions, the brand’s flagship bottle combines the know-how and technique of two of the most important whiskey-producing countries in the world. Crafted with a team led by Brian Nation, the master distiller’s expertise draws on experience that includes […]
Almost ten years ago, two boys from Belfast opened one of New York’s iconic cocktail bars. Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry took a dilapidated five-story townhouse against advice, teamed up with one of the best bartenders in the world, Jillian Vose, and with any Irish luck, The dead rabbit is born. Despite a few setbacks […]
By Mr. Carrie Allan Special for the Washington Post A good Irish pub, no matter where it is on earth, is a thing of beauty. My favorite time to visit is late afternoon, with an Irish coffee sipped in a cozy wooden nook that gets darker and cozier the longer you linger. So much the […]
Cameron Kick Cocktail A 1920s cocktail accented with bitters and hazelnut oloroso sherry, this concoction from Jack McGarry and Greg Buda of Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog in New York balances rich Irish pot whiskey with a peated single malt (the bar uses Redbreast 12 and Bowmore 12, respectively). Where to buy: Orgeat is available […]
I love them. And here in the United States, on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ll do my best not to get in there. American Irish pubs are becoming different beasts during the holidays announcing the holy snake charmer of the Emerald Isle, and the easing of covid restrictions may make this year’s celebrations particularly rowdy. While […]
The oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world is now the official whiskey of the Shelby family in the hit BBC drama. Bushmills the Peaky Blinders are known to enjoy a dram or two, and now fans can confidently raise a glass of Bushmills in their own tribute to Tommy Shelby and co. The oldest […]
Courtesy of Spyridon Koklas, Assistant Bar Manager, The Shelbourne, Dublin The classic Boulevardier is made with bourbon; this lively variation highlights Irish whiskey, enriched with vermouth accented with creme de cacao. “I always thought there was something missing [from the classic] so I decided to do something with chocolate,” says Spyridon Koklas, who named the […]
Baileys x Ess-a-Bagel Brunch Box includes half a pound of Baileys first-ever flavor-infused alcohol-free cream cheese with rich cocoa and vanilla flavors, 12 Ess-a Shamrock green bagels -Bagel, 6 Mini Green and White Cookies, 1 pound of Silky Nova, 1/2 pound of spread of customer’s choice, cream cheese spread and 1 bag of Lavazza ¡Tierra! […]
When it comes to your bar cart, chances are your vodkas, tequilas and rums will see the most cocktail action while your favorite bottles of scotch, bourbon and Irish whiskey play the role the most. more discreet, neat or on the rocks. But why shouldn’t the world’s most popular brown spirit join in the fun […]
GrandTen Distilling, a South Boston distillery with a decade-long history of creating what it says are distinctive spirits, has launched a brand new concoction in time for St. Patrick’s Day…the godfather of South Boston. This new spirit is a blend of the distillery’s in-house South Boston Irish whiskey and Amandine almond liqueur, and it boasts […]
Just released, and in time for International Irish Whiskey Day (March 3) and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17),PADDY DRINKS: the world of modern Irish whiskey cocktails is the latest book from the pros (Jillian Vose, Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, plus writer Conor Kelly and photographer Shannon Sturgis) behind The Dead Rabbit, New York’s exemplary […]
For many whiskey drinkers, single malt has almost always meant scotch. Yet there are a growing number of single malts from neighboring Ireland available to consumers in the United States, and they are generally very different from the Irish whiskey blends people know and love, both in flavor and price. “Although small compared to Irish […]
By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as […]
Shelves display bottles of bourbons for sale at a Pennsylvania fine wine and liquor store, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Harmony, Pa. Despite the continued challenges of the pandemic, American whiskey producers toasted another year of growth. Combined U.S. sales of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey rose 6.7%, or $288 million, to $4.6 billion […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as COVID-19 forced it to […]
We’re weeks into 2022 and even though we’re looking first and foremost instead of dwelling on the past, we can’t help but think back to some of the best food and drink we’ve tried in the last year. Previously, we asked some bartenders and bar pros to tell us their favorite bourbon sips of 2021. […]
Dustin Poirier, former interim UFC lightweight champion, has released his own “Rare Stash” bourbon. The latest business venture of “The Diamond” was announced in a video on Twitter: “What’s up man, I just want to say thank you to all my fans around the world, thank you for the love and support over the years. […]
Getty Images Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up to date with the latest coronavirus news across New York City While craft beer bars are all the rage right now, some local watering holes cater to patrons who prefer to wet their whistles with whiskey. But what’s the best whiskey bar on Long […]
In the northeast corner of the peninsula, about a mile west of the boisterous sea lions and narrative capitalism of Pier 39, is a San Francisco institution called The Buena Vista. The Buena Vista is a restaurant. Been there forever. The interior is warm, all in old wood, cozy without being small, and with fixtures […]
One of the best winter cocktails is also one of the simplest. Hot Toddy is a staple cocktail in many people’s arsenal during the cooler months of the year. It’s actually a cocktail that I didn’t like very much until a year or two ago. My main problem with the drink is that it often […]
Here is what we are told is true: At the dawn of the 16th century, a young Benedictine monk with bright eyes named Dom Bernardo Vincelli left central Italy for a monastery in Fécamp, in northern France. Exceptionally gifted in the alchemical arts, in 1510 he combined a few dozen herbs and plants with honey […]
The Hot Toddy is the perfect cocktail for this moment. Now, I know that many of you have read that last sentence and inwardly laughed at the idea of me referring to the present tense. “This moment?”, you say. “Are you sure you think about that moment and don’t confuse it with a boxcar moment, […]
In order to honor iconic and influential women across the country and beyond, Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has recruited 12 famous female bartenders from across the United States to create cocktails for the women who have inspired them in their careers. . From October 1, Knappogue will launch one of these specially created […]
The idea of growing up in a castle sounds like a child’s wildest dream. Alex Conyngham added that he grew up in a castle that has hosted some of the biggest music stars in the world, from the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan to Bowie and Madonna. U2 even recorded their 1984 album. The unforgettable […]
A year and a half after the plans were announced, the Quiet Few opened in East Boston’s Jeffries Point this weekend at 331 Sumner St., the former East Boston Kitchen space. The new bar specializes in classic whiskey cocktails and also serves craft beer and natural, organic and biodynamic wines. As owner Josh Weinstein told […]
Some like their whiskey pure, others like it on ice. Some prefer it with a little hard water at $ 10. Whatever your preferences, there is always a time and place for whiskey cocktails. We caught up with eight New York City bartenders to find out which drinks dominate all the rest and which you […]