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
Romania produces great wine too: Four bottles to tasteJohn Wilson: They tend to be made from a single variety and are usually inexpensiveSat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: My Christmas dinner picks from the Tesco Finest wine rangeWines for the holidays: A champagne, a white, a red and a dessert wineFri Nov 12 2021 - 11:00
Wicklow tipples: Wine, beer and whiskey tours in the garden of IrelandTake a tour of Wicklow Way Wines, Wicklow Wolf or Powerscourt DistilleryWed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00
Sherry wine: Four bottles to savour with savoury foodI was once told if you like green olives, soy sauce and Marmite, you will enjoy sherrySat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Three great-value warming reds from O’Briens’ Christmas line-upWines for the Weekend: This trio are rich and hearty but also have a touch of eleganceFri Nov 05 2021 - 11:00
John Wilson’s verdict on new wine made by an Irish Master of Wine in SpainGeal Albariño is the best yet from this coastal vineyard in Rías BaixasFri Nov 05 2021 - 06:00
Dublin craft brewery Lineman launches new distinctive pale aleFluid Dynamic pale ale is available on draught and in cansWed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00
Why Portugal is having a wine revivalJohn Wilson: Regional and bursting with tradition, Portuguese wines have arrivedSat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Three great-value wines from LidlWines for the weekend: Drinks to enjoy as an aperitif, with a ribeye steak or Italian dishFri Oct 29 2021 - 11:00
The switch from bottled to canned beer is well under way‘They allow you to pack 25-30% more beer in the same space when transporting’Wed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00
A can of red, a bag of white – wine world responds to climate changeJohn Wilson: Transporting wine in bottles leaves a large carbon footprint, so here are some alternativesSat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great-value whites from Tesco for €9 eachWines for the Weekend: This Italian Soave and German Riesling are from its Finest rangeFri Oct 22 2021 - 11:00
A peated whiskey for people who ‘don’t like standing in chimneys’The Liberator has three new whiskies available, each with a unique twistWed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Four exciting new wines from around the world to expand your palateVery different wines that showcase the best of Spain, New Zealand, Italy and FranceSat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two French classics from Dunnes Stores, including an absolute stealWines for the Weekend: An Alsace Pinot Gris and a Bourgogne Pinot Noir, both at 20% offFri Oct 15 2021 - 11:30
Porterhouse: A pioneer of Irish craft brewing looks to the futurePorterhouse, founded by Oliver Hughes and Liam LaHart, had to change quickly when Covid struckWed Oct 13 2021 - 06:00
Life is a Cabernet: A classic grape variety ripe for rediscoveryCabernet Sauvignon is one of the great food wines – pair with red meat or mushroomsSat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two good-value full-bodied wines to ward off chill autumn windsWines for the Weekend: An Aldi Chilean Chardonnay and Spanish Ribera del DueroFri Oct 08 2021 - 11:00
Grab your own unique cask of whiskey from MicilThe Galway distillery has sourced 50-litre casks from Spain for a special offeringWed Oct 06 2021 - 06:00
Spain has so much more to offer than Rioja Reserva and AlbariñoFour great Spanish wines: one from Madrid, one from Galicia and two from ValenciaSat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four very tasty wines from O’Brien’s big new autumn line-upWines for the Weekend: Two whites from Spain and Hungary, two reds from FranceFri Oct 01 2021 - 11:00
