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Since the 12th Century, thanks to travelling monks, Ireland has been producing some of the finest whiskey in the world for some time. Ahead of St Patricks Day on Sunday 17th March, let's take a look of some of the best Irish whiskey distilleries around today!

Is your Mum more partial to a gin, than a dram? We've chosen some of the finest gins in the world, which are tremendously giftable!

Looking for something really special for the wonderful ladies in your life this Mother’s Day? Check out our top picks that are sure to put a smile upon any face.

'I’m tickled by the kinship in slang: as connoisseurs of the brown stuff talk about “peat monsters”, “farmy” and “fake tan”, so do fumeheads discuss “beast mode”, “barnyard” and “panty dropper”. I’m looking forward to adding to the lexicon.'

Whisky can often make one feel especially expressive, as inspirational it certainly is. Here are a few of our favourite quotes about whisky, from writers, poets and actors who loved the water of life.

We all know that every dram is precious, given the time, craft, and dedication involved in distilling whisky. Our shelves are testament to many different brands who express their character and provenance through beautiful design and refined typography. What happens, though, when an expression comes along that is so special and so rare that it needs to be presented in a way that can mirror the decades of maturation and ingenuity of process with bespoke, crafted, luxury? For the likes of The Macallan, Bowmore, Highland Park, and Midleton, the answer often lies with John Galvin.

With Lunar New Year on the horizon, we have chosen to spotlight our favourite Asian whiskies to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Although Japanese whisky has been around for 100 years, there have been some very exciting new distilleries popping up across the continent more recently. Lets take a look.

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, whatever you want to call it, is officially a week today! We think that any holiday is an excuse for a dram. Give your annual pancake feast an adult twist by infusing them with whisky, giving a new meaning to the term 'Scotch pancakes.'

Since 2019, our The Whisky Shop Auctions has flourished into a truly spectacular part of our business. This is hugely due to the hard work of three of our wonderful key team members - Briony Turner, Alan Davidson, and James Corrigan.

Celebrate love with a tipple or a toast this Valentine's day. What could be better than an extra special drink for your extra special someone? The following are the best whiskies, and other spirits, which we feel are the most romantic gifts for February 14th.