Castle Brands Inc's Blog – February 2014 Archive (8)

Did You Know?

There is an old Gaelic proverb, "What whiskey does not cure cannot be cured." Today, many an Irish person will happily prescribe a glass of hot whiskey with whole cloves if you are suffering from a cold or other ailment. Try it with Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey and Celtic Honey Liqueur!…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 20, 2014 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Did You Know?

The Gaelic name of the last great King of Ireland, Brian Boru, means “Brian of the Tributes.” He earned it because of the tributes he collected and then used to restore the monasteries and libraries that had been destroyed by the Vikings.…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 17, 2014 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Fun Fact

In Ireland, rural custom required families share important news, like a death or move, with the bees they kept. Known as the “Telling the Bees," legend tells this "ensures" the bees do not leave the family, important to those raising crops.

IRISH TO THE…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 13, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Feeling Thirsty? Have a Brian Boru Dry Martini

4 oz Boru Vodka

1 oz Dry vermouth

Garnish: olive 



Swirl the vermouth in a chilled Martini glass and discard. Shake the Vodka vigorously with ice until well-chilled. Strain into martini glass and add the olive. Sláinte!…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 7, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

A Hot Toddy for a Cold Day

If you're on the East Coast (and even if you aren't) you'll probably be in need of a good Hot Toddy today!

1.5 oz Knappogue Castle 12 Yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey

.5 oz Celtic Honey Liqueur 

slice lemon

4 - 5 cloves

Hot water (or for extra flavor and…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 5, 2014 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

The Best Irish Coffee?

What's the best Irish Coffee you ever had? Bet it can't beat this one, from our friends at the Dead Rabbit in NYC!

1 ½ oz Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey

¾ oz Demerara syrup (made with 1 part water to 1 part Demerara sugar)

4 oz Fresh brewed coffee

Cream: whisk 2 oz of…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 3, 2014 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

An Irish Toast for the Weekend

"May you have warm words on a cold evening, A full moon on a dark night, And the road downhill all the way to your door"  ~ Irish Toast

Your 5 go-to Irish spirits wish you a grand weekend! Sláinte!…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 1, 2014 at 9:00am — No Comments

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