A nose of toasted wood and vanilla; not unlike a whiskey on the palate, with plenty of wood, caramel and vanilla. Stockists: Supervalu, Superquinn, Centra, Mace and Spar.

Drombeg, 22%, €11.99
A nose of toasted wood and vanilla; not unlike a whiskey on the palate, with plenty of wood, caramel and vanilla. It doesn't have the bite or the fine edge of a whiskey, but an interesting drink on its own and ideal for summer cocktails. Stockists: Supervalu, Superquinn, Centra, Mace and Spar.