Wine and Cigars in Ireland

October 16th, 2009

Recent laws which have been implemented in Ireland prevent the legal smoking of cigarettes in many places including restaurants and bars. This puts a limitation on the people of Ireland and tourists who visit Ireland who like to smoke cigarettes and cigars while enjoying wine with a meal at a restaurant or who enjoy wine at a bar. The no smoking laws do prevent bars from filling up with smoke but the laws also prevent smokers from enjoying a cigarette with their wine. Although this law is unavoidable when in a restaurant or bar there are ways which one can still get their nicotine while enjoying a glass of wine or a drink in a bar or restaurant.

Electronic cigarette is a smokeless electronic devices which deliver nicotine despite the fact that they do not operate by flame and are smokeless. These electronic cigarettes can be smoked just like a regular cigarette by the process of inhalation. The vapors which contain nicotine come through the electronic system and into the body through inhalation without using flame or producing smoke. Although electronic cigarettes do not completely substitute for paper cigarettes they are still a better alternative to going outside for a cigarette if it is cold, rainy or wintery. Smoking an electronic cigarette is also a better option to going completely without nicotine while enjoying a drink. Because this type of cigarette does not produce or release any smoke or residue they do not bother other diners or disobey any smoking laws.

The Wine of Ireland

September 5th, 2009

As you pursue you favorite travel bookstore in search of your next wine tasting adventure, grab a couple books of Ireland and be sure to place this gorgeous country at the top of your list. Most are not aware of the incredible wine that Ireland produces with Saint Patrick’s Day staking its claim to the countries notoriety. The wineries of Ireland do in fact play an important roll its history and offer up legendary white wines for you to try, and few red wines too.

The Bunratty Winery, known for its Meade, produces a honey wine discovered by the Monks during the middle ages. This legendary wine, said to be the origins of the term “honey-moon” as newly wed couples were given enough of this seductive wine for one full moon. The Bunratty Meade is available for purchase from a few select suppliers at a reasonable cost; it will take some effort to locate though.

If you wish to partake in the wines like the “Coisreal Longueville”, a travel bookstore and a well-planned trip are order. Served only at the Longueville House, this wine is rooted in long romantic history with the Dromineen Castle once being its home. Located in the Blackwater Valley near the Longueville House is the Blackwater Valley Vineyard, the larger of the two at only five acres. Nothing in comparison to the vineyards of the popular wine producing regions, but an enjoyable intimate experience that for every wine lover.