Whiskey: Green Spot and its “variations”. Try Bradley’s Hip Flask Club and make up your mind!

Whiskey: Green Spot and its “variations”

Try Bradley’s Hip Flask Club and make up your mind! 

Green Spot Single Pot Still whiskey 40%

Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton 46%

Green Spot Chateau Montelena 46%

The history of Green Spot whiskey traces back to the Mitchell family's tradition of distinguishing casks of varying ages with vibrant daubs of paint. This emblem of Ireland's whiskey-making prowess, produced in Midleton, is very much a favourite in the country, a regular call in pubs and restaurants. A favourite here also and Very Highly Recommended.

As are two of its modern cousins: Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton and Green Spot Chateau Montelena. I have these on the go at the moment and have a slight preference for the French finish rather than the Californian.

I will soon be buying (unless I get a pressie!) the Leoville Barton. If you are thinking of buying a bottle (of any whiskey) and are unsure which one to go for, you could do worse than try out the Hip Flask Club at Bradleys of North Main Street as I did with the two Green Spot finishes.

There are dozens of bottles on Bradley’s counter with regular changes, so the choice is great. The flask gives you an ample sample (about five pub measures) and you are spared the expense of buying a full bottle - until you are happy with your choice.

Marks & Spencer launches its largest ever festive food range in Ireland.

press release

Marks & Spencer has launched its largest ever festive food range in Ireland.

More than 35 Christmas products now available in stores earlier than ever before due to strong customer demand.

The range includes several new seasonal innovations across party food and festive food-to-go, such as the Festive Turkey Dipper, Gingerbread Blondie Cookie Cup Pies and new additions to the popular sandwich lineup. All party food is freezable, making it convenient for shoppers preparing for the season ahead.

This year also marks the sixth consecutive year of M&S partnering with Focus Ireland, with 5% of sales from the festive food-to-go range supporting the charity’s work.

CHRISTMAS OFFICIALLY STARTS NOW! FESTIVE SANDWICHES AND PARTY FOOD HIT SHELVES EARLIER THAN EVER BEFORE… M&S is kicking off Ireland’s Christmas bits and bites season now, launching its biggest and best range of party food and festive sambos yet.
M&S Food lands biggest Christmas launch day yet, with OVER 35 festive faves hitting stores NOW! The ‘Home of Christmas Bits and Bites’ introduces 8 new, seriously sensational party food must-haves (with more to come this month!), including a mini version of our best-selling Christmas Café ICON! Kicking off the Christmas season sooner than ever, festive food to go is back with 8 BRAND NEW additions joining our returning Christmas classics, including our first EVER festive breakfast pot! M&S are proud to be partnering with Focus Ireland for the 6th festive season in a row. 5%* of sales from each item sold in our festive food on the move range will be given to Focus Ireland, the housing and homeless charity. With MORE seasonal STUNNERS now available which are set to be social SENSATIONS, say hello to our Gingerbread Blondie Cookie Cup Pies and Fully Loaded Peppermint and Double Chocolate Ice Cream.
M&S Food is making Christmas dreams come true… launching festive favourites such as sandwiches AND party food on the SAME day, earlier than EVER before due to customer demand. It’s official… we’re all ready for the festive season to begin!   The M&S experts have worked for over a year to perfect our biggest and best party food range yet, with market-leading innovation set to send shoppers (and social) wild. Festive favourites with a twist include festive turkey dippers (yep!), while Turkey Feast Sandwiches (inspired by our in-store Café social stars) pack all the flavours of Christmas. And what’s more, all our party food is freezable, so you can get ahead by popping it away (in the freezer), for the big day!   In our festive food to go range, our iconic Turkey Feast is back. Plus, breakfast, sides and drinks are aplenty, including Gingerbread Overnight Oats and Festive Turkey Dippers that are sure to be a social star!   And if that wasn’t enough, M&S Food is making sure this is the BIGGEST Christmas launch day yet, with more than 35 festive faves landing into the Foodhall, including our Gingerbread Blondie Cookie Cup Pies and Fully Loaded Peppermint and Double Chocolate Ice Cream… YES PLEASE!
IN THE MOOD FOR PARTY FOOD
NEW Hash Brown Topple Tower, €7.50, 530g Golden, crispy potato hashbrown fingers paired with a tangy virgin tomato dip.     NEW Collection Paella Bites, €10, 184g
Party Food Menu 4 for €3 (available instore now)
Duck Spring Rolls Indian Snack Selection Brie and Cranberry Tarts Hash Brown Jenga Halloumi Fries Breaded Prawns Tempura Prawn and Ponzu Dip Mini Beef Encrt  Wrapped Prawns Chicken Tikka Naans Mini Pies Patata Barvas Hot Smoked Salmon Potato Rosti BBQ Pork Belly Squares Pad Thai Spring Roll Halloumi in a Basket Cheese & Onion/Bacon & Cheese Tarts Vegetable Fritters Mushroom Vol au Vent Pancake Bacon Stacks Filled Yorkshire Cheesy Scone with Ham Hock Tortillas Chorizo & Manchego Goats Cheese & Onion Tarts Vegetable Tacos
SENSATIONAL SEASONAL SANDWICHES AND SNACKS
NEW Festive Turkey Dipper, €3.50, 80g                                                                                                                                                          A creamy turkey gravy dip, made with Irish Turkey and topped with a cranberry and stuffing crumb and crispy onions with salted pretzels for dipping.   Turkey Feast Sandwich, €5.50                                                                                                                                            The returning favourite and boy it doesn’t disappoint. Irish roast turkey with Irish pork, sage & onion stuffing, onion mayonnaise, sweet cranberry chutney, and smoked bacon on malted bread – yep, Christmas is officially here!   In stores now
NEW High Protein Gingerbread Overnight Oats, €3.50, 200g                                                                                                                 Packed with 21g of protein! Warming and creamy overnight oats topped with a buttery gingerbread biscuit crumble.   Mini Colin the Caterpillar, €2.75, 50g                                                                                                                           Our classic chocolate sponge mini roll filled with chocolate buttercream, smothered in milk chocolate, and dressed in a festive hat.     In stores now
Made Without Turkey Feast, €6.00
Full Festive Food to Go Menu
NEW Gingerbread Overnight Oats (V) NEW Festive Turkey Dipper NEW Extreme Ridge Spicy Prawn Cocktail Crisps (V) NEW Roast Turkey Crisps Turkey Feast Sandwich Pigs in Blankets Sandwich Christmas Club Sandwich Brie & Cranberry Sandwich (V) Made Without Turkey Feast Sandwich (GF) Turkey, Bacon & Cranberry Sausage Roll Mini Colin the Caterpillar (V) 14 Quarter Festive Platter Diet Cloudy Lemonade King Prawn Dip   M&S are proud to be partnering with Focus Ireland for the 6th festive season in a row. We're giving* 5% of sales from each item sold in our festive food on the move range to Focus Ireland.
NEW FESTIVE FINDS
Gingerbread Blondie Cookie Cup Pies, €5, 160g Chocolate chip and ginger cookie pastry filled with a fudgy white chocolate blondie with a festive gingerbread character topping (almost too cute to eat!)   In stores now
			Fully Loaded Peppermint and Double Chocolate Ice Cream, €6.50, 500ml Creamy peppermint flavoured ice cream with a rich dark chocolate sauce, dark chocolate curls, and crunchy red sugar pieces.   In stores now
ENDS     For further information please contact: john@fuzion.ie   Prices may vary in selected stores. * 5% of all proceeds from this initiative will be donated to Focus Ireland, supporting their mission to prevent homelessness and help people secure a place they can call home. Focus Ireland is a registered charity in Ireland (CHY 7220), working to provide housing, support services, and advocacy for individuals and families at risk.   Follow us on Instagram: @marksandspencerireland  Did you know we are on TikTok too? Follow @marksandspencerirl today to find out the latest news! #ThisIsNotJust #MyMarksFave