A Taste of Donegal Food Festival isn’t just about the food and cooking, there is another element of top-class drinks being served throughout this 10th anniversary celebratory weekend.
Local bars and restaurants from all over Ireland have gathered at the Donegal Town village to mix up their best cocktails and brews for all the adult visitors. You can meet the producers and mixologists at their stalls or learn top tips from local distilleries in the live demonstration tent.
Whether you want a craft beer or a sparkling cocktail to sip this weekend, you’ll find it at A Taste of Donegal.
Here are the Top 10 Drinks Exhibitors:
1. Muff Gin
Look out for the spuds to find the vintage-style Muff Liquor Co. stand. Here, you can taste one of Donegal’s newest gins (made from potatoes) in a perfect serve with rosemary, orange and premium Fevertree tonic.
Muff Liquor Co. at A Taste of Donegal 2018
2. The Giddy Box
For fun weekend drinks, head to this cute Prosecco and Gin Bar located at the entrance of the Food Festival village. Inside the vintage horsebox is a bar full of unique gins and cocktails – why not try something new?
The Giddy Box at A Taste of Donegal 2018
The Giddy Box at A Taste of Donegal 2018
3. Mescan Beer
Meet Irishman Cillian and Belgium native Bart at this fun stand to try Belgian-style beers brewed on a working farm on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Mescan Brewery at A Taste of Donegal 2018
4. An Dúlamán
A Taste of Donegal 2017 was a historic time for this South Donegal maritime gin as they introduced their very first batch. One year on, An Dúlamán from Sliabh Liag Distillery is going from strength to strength and celebrating its birthday with plenty of gin and Silkie Whiskey serves.
An Dulaman at A Taste of Donegal 2018
5. The Boatyard Distillery
A very cool spot for drinks is the Boatyard Stand in the back tent. Here, you’ll get Boatyard Gin and Vodka drinks from Lough Erne with interesting flavours and garnishes for €5 each.
Boatyard Distillery at A Taste of Donegal 2018
6. Central Hotel – Chapman’s
This is a colourful concoction from the new Chapman’s Restaurant at Central Hotel Donegal Town. The signature drink contains gin, passion fruit puree, creme de cassis, topped with prosecco. Plus, there’s a great little bar to sit and sip. Cheers!
Jason Finlay stirring up some Chapman’s at A Taste of Donegal 2018
7. St Mel’s
For the Lager and IPA fans at the festival, this Longford Brewing company will look after all your needs.
St Mel’s
8. Dicey’s Gin Bar
Dicey Reilly’s of Ballyshannon have a well-stocked stand with great gin cocktails and local craft beer from Donegal Brewing Co. You’ll be flying after trying actor Ryan Reynolds’ American ‘Aviation’ Gin here.
Mark McHugh from MCM Brands looking after the Dicey’s Gin Bar at A Taste of Donegal 2018
9. St Patrick’s Distillery
At the very back of the second tent is a hidden gem of a bar from St Patrick’s Mills in Cork. They have an entire menu of Vodka, Moonshine, Gin and Whiskey cocktails to explore for €7 each, with great gift packs to take home if you like them so much.
St Patrick’s Distillery at A Taste of Donegal 2018
10. Coole Swan
Last but not least, it’s Coole Swan. The Irish Cream Liqueur is a real must-try at the Donegal Food Festival – and there are plenty of samples to go around. Grab a great offer on take-home bottles of this unique and natural Irish drink this weekend.
Sampling Coole Swan at A Taste of Donegal 2018
A Taste of Donegal 2018 takes place at the Donegal Quay from Friday – Sunday, August 24- 26.
For interviews, demos and more from A Taste of Donegal, make sure to follow Donegal Daily on Facebook for video coverage all weekend.
Please drink responsibly, visit drinkaware.ie for more information.
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