I’m Kayla, and I drink Irish whiskey. Not all day. Not wild. But I’ve poured a lot of glasses, at home and in cozy bars. I’ve mixed some with ginger ale. I’ve sipped some neat. And I’ve learned which types feel smooth, which bite back, and which sing after dinner. You know what? Irish whiskey …
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I’m Kayla. I spent a summer in Galway, and my granny is from Mayo. I grew up hearing soft Irish pet names on crackly phone calls, then I tried them in real life—on buses, in cafés, on late walks by the river. So this isn’t a list from a book. I’ve said these words. I’ve …
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I’ve made this drink a bunch of times. I’ve also messed it up a few times. Both count, right?If you want the step-by-step rundown of the classic Irish Car Bomb recipe, I wrote that up separately. Curious where it actually started? According to Eater, the mix of Irish stout, cream, and whiskey was first poured …
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I’ve had this bottle on my shelf more than once. I keep coming back to it. Why? Because it’s easy, friendly, and still feels special. Not fancy in a loud way. More like a warm hello. If you’d like the play-by-play of the very night this bottle stole the spotlight, swing over to Green Spot …
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I’ve been on a seaweed kick for a while. Blame winter soups and a scratchy throat. That’s how I ended up with Irish moss—real Chondrus crispus—from a little co-op in Portland, Maine. It came in a crinkly 4-ounce bag, all curly and purple-brown, like beach noodles. Weird? Yes. But you know what? It grew on …
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I’m Kayla, and I have a soft spot for Irish blessings. I grew up with them at the door, at the table, and in cards. They feel both cozy and brave. So I’ve tested a few things you can buy that bring those words into real life. Some were great. Some were just okay. Here’s …
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