Drinks and other Irish fare
for St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate the patron saint of Ireland as a true Irishman, with a glass of Irish whiskey or a pint of stout. Of course, a hearty Irish coffee or emerald cocktail will do the trick, too. Whatever your preference, have fun on St. Patrick's Day!
"Every nation needs its own identity. In its whiskey, Ireland has something that is both genuinely unique and almost timeless... No one, though, has ever been able to re-create by accident or design the extraordinary, mouth-watering qualities of traditional Irish whiskey."
-- Three time Whisky Writer of the Year Jim Murray from his book, Jim Murray's Complete Book of Whisky, Carlton Books, 1999)
HISTORY
OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY »
In its native Ireland, the infamous night of drinking known as St. Patrick's Day isn't quite the mad party it has become in other parts of the world. Learn more about the holiday forever linked to the Emerald Isle. More »
TRY
AN IRISH WHISKEY »
The Irish and Americans spell
it whiskey while the Scotish and Canadians
spell it whisky. Whatever
you call it, this golden elixir can be placed in
the same rankings as fire and the wheel. More »
THERE'S A DARK BEER FOR EVERYONE »
A real Irishman will never shy away from a pint of dark stout. If you're like many, you may prefer a paler beer and may even be hesitant to try a darker beverage. Read on and release your inner, dark-beer drinker. More »
IRISH COFFEE »
Irish actor and musician Alex Levine once opined, "Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, fat." Truer words were never spoken about this wonderfully warm libation. More »
IRISH
TOASTS, BLESSINGS AND SAYINGS »
The Irish hone their gift for
storytelling at the local pub. The neigborhood watering hole is mor than just
a place to raise a glass. It's a home away from home to meet with
friends, family and even strangers. The conversation
is as rich and flowing as the whiskey. Is it any
wonder the Irish have become masters of the blarney? More »
17 AWESOME BEER COCKTAILS
Beer is without doubt a major part of many St. Patrick's Day celebrations. But if you're bored of straight up pints, give one of our delicious beer cocktails a try! More »
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