John Wilson: Four festive wines for St Patrick’s DayWeekend wines: O’Briens have a great selection of wines perfect for celebratingFri Mar 11 2022 - 11:00
Slane releases special whiskey to celebrate four decades of live musicThe gift box it comes in will include exclusive access to a 40th-anniversary Spotify playlistWed Mar 09 2022 - 06:00
Wine sweet wine: It’s not all as naff as some snobs would have you believeDry is often seen as more sophisticated but some of our best-sellers are on the sweet sideSat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Highly rated Italian wines rarely seen this cheapWeekend wines: Lidl’s Wine Cellar offers full-bodied and fruity wines at less than €9Fri Mar 04 2022 - 11:00
Apple Farm and the fruits of Con’s labour‘Cider was accidental in a way; we were making it for cider vinegar but some of it was very nice so we started bottling it’Wed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00
Merlot: Four inexpensive, supple, fruity and flexible must-try winesMerlot has had a rough decade or two, going from hero to villain and then obscuritySat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Rioja, but not as you know it – two to try for around €10Weekend wines: These bottles from Dunnes are all about vibrant, youthful fruitFri Feb 25 2022 - 11:05
Lusk farmer has found the sweet spot for Irish wine and ciderDavid Llewellyn produces quality drinks from his grapes, apples and other fruitsWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
Everyone knows two things about wine from Chile – there’s so much moreJohn Wilson: ‘Cheap’, ‘Sauvignon’ – yes, but also nearly every international grape varietySat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Escape to the sun with these great-value wines from O’BriensWeekend wines: Pick up one of these bottles and dream of good times aheadFri Feb 18 2022 - 11:00
O Brother: Wicklow brewery with big ambitions and a fraternal feelBrewer Richard Barrett says the brotherly beer enterprise doesn’t feel like workWed Feb 16 2022 - 06:00
Valentine’s Day: A half-bottle of Champagne is the perfect way to woo a loved oneAlthough it goes well with food, an entire bottle can be too much for two people, so think smallerSat Feb 12 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two for a tenner and two rare bargains at SuperValu saleWeekend wines: Some unusual and unique bottles are in the Spain and Portugal saleFri Feb 11 2022 - 11:00
Stonewell craft cider continues to be apple of Irish eyesGeneral palate in Ireland is for something medium dry, but taste for different ciders is expandingWed Feb 09 2022 - 06:00
‘The range in Ireland is terrific’: Four organic wines to look out forIt's about more than just what's in the bottle when you're buying organic wineSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Tesco’s top tipples for €10 or lessClassic French wines that won’t break the bankFri Feb 04 2022 - 11:00
Clonakilty Distillery set on ‘full control from barley to glass’Their signature will be a single pot still whiskey to be released in 2024Wed Feb 02 2022 - 06:00
Top picks from Sicily’s wealth of wonderful winesItalian island has a treasure trove of indigenous grapes, including a few of real interestSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Budget buys from Lidl’s wine aislesWeekend wines: A Riesling and a Rioja that won’t break the bankFri Jan 28 2022 - 11:00
Along came a cider: Great artisan producers put Ireland on the apple mapAt Dan Kelly’s Cider in Co Louth they do things the hard way, in other words properlyWed Jan 26 2022 - 06:00
Four wallet-friendly wines, all between €10 and €15‘I plan to drink less and to continue drinking better ... It is never too late for resolutions’Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: A rare find in the Aldi wine aislesWeekend wines: Classy Bordeaux for under a tenner and a versatile dry white from AustraliaFri Jan 21 2022 - 11:00
‘This is something new’: The Irish gin producer leaving tonic behindOutcast Brands says its Blood Monkey Spice Storm gin is best served neatWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00
Vermouth back in vogue – and not just for cocktailsDrink is a wine that has been fortified to 15-19% and then flavoured with a range of botanicalsSat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: The wines that are becoming new classicsWines for the weekend: Two to try on special offer from SuperValuFri Jan 14 2022 - 11:00
Kefir: A dazzling fruit-flavoured drink that must be handled with careGerry Scullion of King of Kefir has been producing these delicate drinks for a decadeWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:00
Taste test: Our wine writer tries Irish kombuchasJohn Wilson: Proponents believe the drink offers all sorts of health benefitsSat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00
Dry January: You’ll barely tell the difference with these alcohol-free alternativesJohn Wilson: Many craft brewers make excellent low- and no-alcohol beersWed Jan 05 2022 - 06:00
Alcohol-free wines to help you get through Dry JanuaryThere are more nonalcoholic wines, beers and spirits than ever – and they’re getting better tooSat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00
Baffled and confused by wine? Maybe a wine course is for youWine courses can be fun, I know one married couple who met at an Irish Times tastingWed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00
Christmas may not always mean fine dining, but it’s still worth some good quality wineJohn Wilson: Leftover sangers don’t really go with the most elegant wines, but it’s all part of the festive seasonSat Dec 25 2021 - 06:00
Irish distilleries launch wave of new whiskiesReleases include Teeling’s 30-year-old single malt costing €975 per bottleWed Dec 22 2021 - 06:00
Champagne to add sparkle to Christmas and New YearSome excellent sparkling wines have closed the quality gap with champagneSat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: My Christmas picks from Dunnes Stores’ wine saleWines for the holidays: Two whites, two reds, plus a few extra bottles worth checking outFri Dec 17 2021 - 11:00
€20 for a bottle of alcohol-free ‘spirits’? Why do they cost as much as the real thing?John Wilson on the production challenges behind these often small-batch drinksMon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: How to find the perfect drink to complement your Christmas dinnerDon’t just reach for a favourite wine or beer. Choose one that matches the seasonal menuSat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: My picks from O’Briens’ fine wine sale – you’d better hurryWines for the Weekend: These four are far from cheap, but they’re outstanding bottlesFri Dec 10 2021 - 11:00
Cocktails: Four festive whiskey drinks to master this ChristmasJohn Wilson: Cocktail inspiration to take an old fashioned to the next levelWed Dec 08 2021 - 06:00
Whiskey enthusiasts spoiled for choice this ChristmasIrish market has plenty of new gems to offer as spirit continues to grow in popularityMon Dec 06 2021 - 06:00
Wonderful white wines to drink this Christmas, and where to buy themHere’s a list (checked twice) of wonderful white and fortified wines and food pairingsSat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: My Christmas picks from SuperValu’s wine rangeWines for the holidays: These six are all from France, but there’s something for everyoneFri Dec 03 2021 - 10:00
Four gin distillers spill their favourite cocktail recipesAn Dúlamán, Gunpowder, Maharani and Blackwater reveal their insider secretsTue Nov 30 2021 - 06:00
Champagne shortage: It’s not going to be a jolly Bolly ChristmasRumour has it there’s not enough sparkling wine to go around. What’s going on?Mon Nov 29 2021 - 06:00
The state of stout: Despite its doomsayers, the national tipple is here to stayIrish craft brewers attract a new generation by making the pint of plain their ownSun Nov 28 2021 - 06:00
Splash out: The good wine guide to the festive seasonSparkling, as well as white and red wines, to treat your guests, and yourselfSat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Best wines of 2021: John Wilson’s favourites and where to buy themThe wine writer picks a dozen that stood out as special for him over the past yearFri Nov 26 2021 - 06:00
Keep it cordial: The Wexford drink producer on a sugar-free crusadeDes Jeffares has found a wide market for a healthier version of the drinks of his youthWed Nov 24 2021 - 06:00
Warming reds that pair perfectly with rich, winter foodParts of Spain, France and Italy produce reasonably priced wines made for autumn and winter drinkingSat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: My Christmas picks from Aldi’s wine rangeWines for the holidays: Three fizzes, a white, three reds, a dessert wine and a portFri Nov 19 2021 - 11:00
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
