Scotch and whisky

Beyond green cocktails, overflowing pubs and processions of bagpipers, Ireland’s national holiday is also a great time to get together with friends. On the menu: comforting food and drinks.

Here are five recipes for delicious cocktails to share with friends to discover the diverse range of Jameson products—the Irish whiskey with a renowned reputation for excellence.

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Sweet or salty—we all secretly love one more than the other, but why not enjoy both at the same time? Here is a unique pairing that involves chips, chocolate . . . and whisky! A cross between a salty snack and a sweet treat, these chips dipped in whisky chocolate are sure to wow your guests!

Wine, whisky, mescal, even beer can have smoky notes, which pair marvellously with similarly smoky foods. Subtle or intense, smoky notes can come from various sources — all related to how the item or product was made.

Want an intro to whisky? The ITHQ, in conjunction with the SAQ, has two workshops you’ll want to check out!

Depending on its provenance, how it was made and whether it was blended, Scotch whisky offers many nuances to savour for those willing to take the time to appreciate it.

Brandy, armagnac, whisky… fine spirits are popular these days. But what exactly are we talking about, and how best should we appreciate these products?

How to store alcohol once the bottle’s been opened.

For spirit aficionados, whisky may well be the ultimate symbol of refinement. The cereal-based eau-de-vie is appreciated for its subtle taste and distinguished by its intricate distillation process.

Discover fine spirits thanks to our taste tags, small format bottles and SAQ par l’ITHQ workshops.

Is the universe of whisky a mystery to you? Want to learn how to enjoy a glass the right way? Whisky expert and ITHQ SAQ workshop host Nicolas Bourque tells you everything you need to know about drinking the amber elixir that is scotch.