The O'Briens Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

Welcome to the O'Briens blog. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next wine purchase, tips on food matches or have always wanted to know the difference between Prosecco and Champagne, you'll find all that and more right here! From interviews and wine recommendations to cocktail recipes and expert tips, consider us your personal guide to all things wines, beers and spirits.

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A Modern Classic Gin
Nov 01, 2019 A Modern Classic Gin

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Over the last couple of weeks I have picked out a number of new and interesting gins...

Barley Wine, strong ale by any other name
Nov 01, 2019 Barley Wine, strong ale by any other name

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Barley Wine, what's it all about? ...

Absinthe - Reviving a Spirit
Nov 01, 2019 Absinthe - Reviving a Spirit

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits There is perhaps no other drink that brin...

IPA: The extended family
Nov 01, 2019 IPA: The extended family

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits ...

Cave de Tain Blog
Oct 30, 2019 Cave de Tain Blog

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Communications & Content Manager Syrah, when grown in its Northe...

What Are Italian Passito Wines?
Oct 30, 2019 What Are Italian Passito Wines?

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Communications & Content Manager Italian wines are extremely trendy at the moment, with Passito-style wines...