Smithwick’s is the most well known Irish Red Ale. The original Smithwick’s brewery began in Kilkenny in 1710 and although it was closed in 2013, sections are open in their visitor center. Now brewed in Dublin, Smithwick’s Red Ale, is a light and perhaps, under appreciated, style of ale. Smithwick’s Ale | 500 […]
Port is a famous style of wine that can be complicated due to its many categories and price points. A few key tips: it is from the Douro Region in Portugal, it is fortified with spirits to stop the wine from reaching full fermentation, which makes it very sweet, and […]
Redbreast 12 Year Old is the largest selling single pot still Irish whiskey in the world and one of my favourites. I love the smooth, balanced and spicy flavours. This award winning whiskey has rich aromas of honey, licorice and sweet fruit with a long, lingering toffee finish. Redbreast 12 year […]
Why not escape our dreary weather and sip some sunshine? Direct from northern Italy, Castiglioni Chianti is a popular red blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from the famous Frescobaldi family. It has fresh floral and fruity flavours and a soft, balanced, lingering finish. A versatile food wine, serve with a […]
Hi! I’m Shari Mogk-Edwards and I am very passionate about sharing my love of wine & spirits. For the past 40 years, I’ve tasted and selected wines and spirits from around the world. Now I am helping people explore and discover the fascinating world of wine & spirits for themselves!
