It’s whiskey season and John Wilson recommends these four bottles
Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster
John Wilson’s pick of wines to buy at O’Briens this month
Wines for the Weekend: These options all offer good value at the moment
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
Why are Americans drinking less wine and will the same thing happen here?
How to Drink Better: A recent Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans did not drink any wine in 2025
Favourite picks from Dublin’s longstanding independent wine shops
We profile three of the capital’s growing band of independent wine outlets, with the owners each recommending a favourite bottle
Two good-value Tesco wines using familiar grapes
Wines for the Weekend: You’ll get both these bottles at lower prices with Tesco’s loyalty card
Party time: five simple but delicious cocktails to make with sparkling wine
How to Drink Better: There’s no need to use expensive Champagne in most sparkling cocktails
John Wilson’s top picks from smaller Irish wine importers
One of these four wines left me struggling for superlatives
Two familiar wines from France, including a Bordeaux bargain
Wines for the Weekend: If you’re a fan of Bordeaux, stock up on this wine now
How much wine will one vine produce?
How to Drink Better: There are a lot of factors at play but it’s accepted that some grapes have a much greater yield than others
Four prize-winning wines to buy right now in your local off-licence
These bottles are all winners in the Star Awards run by independent wine shops and off-licences
Two great French wines from Lidl to drink on their own or with food
Wines for the Weekend: This white is a favourite of Irish wine-drinkers while the red is a good-value Burgundy
What is Port and why is it so popular in winter?
How to Drink Better: This Portuguese fortified wine is warming, cosy and sweet. And it matches with lots of foods
Portuguese picks: Move on from Vinho Verde, try Dão, Lisboa or Alentejo
John Wilson: We all know about Vinho Verde, but how about Dão, Lisboa or Alentejo?
We all love Rioja Reserva, but there’s so much more to the region
Try this white oak-aged Rioja and a Rioja Crianza