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...answered by the experts at Dara  What is the correct spelling, whiskey or whisky? Both are correct. "Whiskey" is typically used in Ireland and the United States, while "whisky" is...

Questions asked by our customers; answered by Dara’s sommeliers 1. How do I pair my wine with food?  Pair like with like; sweet with sweet, sour with acid, rich food...

In recent years, the culinary landscape has witnessed a significant shift in drinking habits, marked notably by the remarkable rise in the popularity of Lo & No beverages i.e. Low...

French whisky? Oui, c'est vrai! While Scotland, Ireland, and the United States might be the first places that come to mind when you think of whisky, France has been quietly...

Mezcal vs Tequila Everything you Need to Know  If you've found yourself pondering the distinctions between mezcal and tequila, you're not alone. These two agave spirits are quite popular at...

Expertly Creating Cocktails with a Dash What are Bitters, how to use them and what bottles to stock In the realm of mixology, one ingredient has quietly but consistently played...

Nothing hits the spot like a cold glass of G&T with a wedge of lime in the summertime. That Boutique-y Gin Company produces some of the most uniquely delicious gin...

Between the news, the case numbers and the weather, the January blues are setting in.  But it is after all still the season for warm mugs, cosy spices, and robust...

The Christmas countdown can so often be a blur of general social merriment. And while last year was something of a write off for drunken toasts, this Christmas promises plenty...

For those of you who love anything Scottish, whisky, kilts, and bagpipes, you need to know about one of the most quintessentially Scottish events ever, Burns night or Burns Supper...

We hear this all the time at Dara: “I love wine, but I know nothing about it,” typically followed by “so I’ve been drinking the same wine for 10 years”...

Each and every one of us has a coveted bottle of whisky, tequila or cognac worth much more than we’d like to admit. Naturally, the instinct is to save it...