Whiskey

A Taste of History: The story behind a timeless County Kerry whiskey Discover a place where the past blends seamlessly with the present at this lakeside distillery, steeped in connections to one of Ireland’s most famous political figures… Maurice O’Connell of Wayward Irish Spirits is a busy man, but he always finds time to talk about his “three-times great grand-uncle” Dan,...

Sip and savour some of the best whiskeys in the world at Belfast’s week-long celebration of uisce beatha – the water of life. Whiskey has been made in Ireland for more than 700 years and over the centuries the process has been developed, fine-tuned and, some say, perfected. It’s part of the character of the island and of the people....

With both International Women’s Day and International Whiskey Day coming up, it’s timely to celebrate Irish women blazing a trail in the whiskey industry. In Ireland, the world of whiskey has traditionally been perceived as male territory but in recent years several talented women have been making significant contributions across the fields of distilling, blending and whiskey bonding. June O’Connell –...

‘Gig-tripping’ is the latest holiday trend and the island of Ireland is the perfect place to follow the music. Lonely Planet has identified a hot new travel trend for 2025 that puts music at the heart of holiday plans. Known as ‘gig-tripping’, it sees entertainment seekers travelling to see their favourite musicians perform in different countries or heading to iconic...

County Kerry has lots to offer beyond its gorgeous mountain-to-sea scenery, so don’t wait until spring to explore it. Beautiful County Kerry is well known for its stunning landscape that includes the scenic Ring of Kerry and Ireland’s highest mountain range, the MacGillyCuddy’s Reeks. But it’s not all about the great outdoors. With indoor attractions ranging from brewery tours to...