Irish Whiskey Guide

Your indispensable guide to barrel craft, cocktail recipes, how to taste whiskey and much more. Updated regularly with content from our world-renowned whiskey experts, the Whiskey Guide brings together the finest minds in the business to shine a light on the world of whiskey.

Consider the Whiskey Guide your personal whiskey expert. From timeless tips to behind-the-scenes glimpses of our groundbreaking craft, it’s a one-stop destination for all things cask, barrel and bond.


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How to drink whiskey

There’s an age-old debate that rages on in the world of whiskey: how should a great dram best be enjoyed? Do you savor it neat? On ice? With a drop of water? In a cocktail? Warm? Cold? The answer is, “yes.” The best way to enjoy your drink is always, “however you damn well please.” […]

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The flavour of whiskey

Oak, vanilla, marzipan, honey, leather, incense, tobacco, tar. What could all of these things possibly have in common? Well, each and every one is a common tasting note used to identify flavours found in whiskey. And we haven’t even started talking about herbs or fruits, yet. But before we do, let’s be clear about what […]

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