Dublin Shops

[TheWhiskeyBro]

Undoubtedly Ireland's finest selection of Irish, Scotch, Bourbon & World Whiskies, a visit to this Dawson Street emporioum in Dublin 2 is a must for any budding whiskey enthusiast. Ally's shop is a great place to begin your voyage of whiskey discovery. Every visit is an education.

http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com

[TheWhiskeyBro]

This is O'Briens flagship store and certainly worth a visit if your in the area. Has a very good selection of Irish and Scotch whiskies. They have a good range of premium whiskies for that 'corporate' purchase. They stock the Duncan Taylor The NC2 Range (non coloured, non chill filtered) of independent bottlings covering a variety of scottish distilleries. Also has the Ardbeg Double Barrell Gun Case, worth a trip just to view this ultra-luxury end edition of 2x 1974 Ardbeg single cask bottlings complete in leather gun case for something like €13,000?

Perfect destination for a wine tasting from the three automatic dispensing carousels where you can tasteover 30 wines before buying.

www.obrienswine.ie

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

Redmond's, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Posh southside suburb, but with fairly funky residents due to popularity with students, perhaps.

Anyhow, unlike many other posh southside suburbs, this one has a half-decent off-licence which takes whiskey seriously. Their prices bear comparison with the rest of the Republic of course (ie, they're for the most part eye-wateringly pricey compared with the rest of the planet) but there isn't the 'southside tax' I often find in other alcohol retailers south of the Liffey.

Great selection, including a few rarities. Comprehensive range of Irish, and a decent roster of Scotches too. Even the odd dram from further afield.

I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit, but if you were in the neighbourhood, it's well worth dropping in for a look at what they've got. And you might even find that incredibly rare entity on Dublin's southside - an actual bargain.


Originally Posted by JC Skinner

[John]

JJ Fox, 119 Grafton St. Dublin 2.

Well worth a visit. If not for their recently expanded range of whiskeys; then for the cigars at least!

They have a nice selection of Irish and Scotch whiskeys including a number of single cask Bushmills orginally bottled for la Maison du Whisky.

It is located at the bottom of Grafton Street (opposite Trinity College), the Staff are friendly and I'm told that they regularly have tastings and related events.

John.