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.

What Makes A Fine Wine?

The words ‘fine wine’ tend to conjure up images of priceless bottles, gently gathering dust as they age in a cellar. But just what makes a wine a ‘fine wine’? And can a wine be fine if doesn’t boast a high price tag or if it comes from, say, a New World wine region? Our guide to fine wines will tell you all you need to know and includes some top wine recommendations from our Fine Wine Sale!

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Oct 29, 2019 Lambic

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits I enjoy introducing people to Lambic beer...

Oct 29, 2019 Hops for All

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Hops are one of the four basic ingredient...

Oct 29, 2019 Malt - How, What & Why

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits There are four primary ingredients in beer, water, yeast, hops and grains (mostly ma...

Oct 29, 2019 A Right Pair - Whiskey & Beer

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits This week I’m taking a look at Whiskey a...

Oct 29, 2019 NEIPA – This Seasons Must Have Style

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits India Pale Ale continues to be a the most...

Oct 29, 2019 Five Farms

The multi-award winning Five Farms is the world’s first farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur. Exclusively sourced and produced ...