It’s been nearly two decades since we began our journey as Classic Drinks – driven by a desire to pair great wine with top-class service for our customers. And while so much has changed since then, we are still dedicated to supporting our customers in the hospitality sector whose passion for great service is recognised throughout the world. We do this through our incredible curated range of drinks – one that’s made up of more than 700 wines and 1,200 spirits, beers and ciders, and is growing all the time. We do it by building close, personal relationships with our global network of producers, connecting our customers here in Ireland with access to the very best the world has to offer. We do it through our sales team, who share their unrivalled knowledge through staff training, menu creation, event planning, online ordering and after-sales care – all so our customers can deliver the very best for their guests. Ultimately, we do it by putting the customer experience first in everything we do. In 2019, we joined forces with Sysco – leveraging their global network and world-class technologies to provide a next-generation level of customer service. All while retaining our personal touch, our boots-on-the-ground relationships, and the same team who made us who we are today. At Classic Drinks, we’ve brewed up a storm, distilled what we do to a fine art, and aged like a fine wine along the way. That’s because it’s never been a job to us. It’s quite simply been a joy to serve.
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Courtstown Industrial Estate
Classic Drinks
Little Island, Cork T45 A029, IE
221 Hillhall Rd, Lisburn BT27 5JQ,, GB
We're delighted to sponsor the award for 'Ireland’s Wine Experience' at the Virgin Gold Medal Awards this year! #VIRGINGMA24
We are delighted to announce that Classic Drinks will be sponsoring this year's 'Ireland's Wine Experience' at the Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2024! Thank you to all of our sponsors who help us to have such a successful event! #VIRGINGMA24
Exciting news from our headquarters in Little Island, Cork – a vibrant hub for both Irish and international businesses! As members of the Little Island Business Association LIBA, we’re fortunate to be part of this thriving community. Last Friday, we attended the LIBA Awards with our partners at Sysco Ireland where we jointly took home the Sales Team of the Year award! 🎉 This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible sales team, who consistently go above and beyond to provide top-tier service to the hospitality industry. A huge well done to the entire team! #Teamwork #LIBAAwards #DrinksTrade #CorkCity
Huge congratulations to our very own Brigid O'Hora for the launch of her new book, The Home Sommelier. Available online or in a book store near you! #wineeducation #booklaunch #winebook #winemanual
Are you a hospitality business catering to corporate clients? Do you offer wine themed events? If not, would you like to start? At Classic Drinks, we provide a wide range of wine solutions and expert guidance to help corporate clients elevate their events. In this article, Pauric Coughlan, General Manager at Aramark, shares how we’ve supported his events, from private receptions to executive board meetings. While Aramark’s clients often favour classic choices like Bordeaux and Burgundy, there’s a growing demand for sustainability. Organic producers, such as CHATEAU PUYNARD, are becoming increasingly popular among their guests! #corporatesolutions #sustainability #traditionalwines #sustainablewines #wineevents #corporateevents
Our Christmas 2024 brochure is here! We have all the classics covered, with wines and spirits to suit every budget, from pouring to premium and everything in between. A sneak peak of what's inside: ✔️ Twin packs ✔️ Multi packs ✔️ Wines in wooden cases ✔️ Grand Cru Bordeaux ✔️ Magnums ✔️ Big Brand and Exclusive Spirits Plus... ✔️ Tips to boost your wine sales this Christmas To view our Republic of Ireland brochure, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/et7_ts5u To view our Northern Ireland brochure, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e7hhXsRk Remember, our team is ready to assist you in selecting the perfect wines, beers and spirits to delight your customers. Please get in touch with your BDM for any special requests. #christmasbrochure #christmasdrinks #christmaswine
We were delighted to be the wine supplier for the first edition of the The Brehon Hotel & Spa Chef Series on Wednesday evening! It was an incredible event, from the exquisite seafood dishes to the stunning venue setup and flawless service by the team. Looking forward to more events ahead! #winepairing #winedinner #irishhotels #winebusiness
Our first edition of our new Brehon Chef Series took place on Wednesday evening and what a success! 🦞 From the food, the beautiful weather, the guests and our fantastic team, the evening was perfect! Big thanks to our two fantastic chefs; Chad and Stephane, who cooked up an array of mouthwatering seafood dishes, our events team along with the porters for decoratating the venue and bringing the event to life and our fantastic f&b team for all their work on the evening! Thanks to Classic Drinks who kept everyone’s glasses topped up for the evening 🍷 We’re heading back to Dingle food fest tomorrow with the wood fired ring grill for more seafood 🍤 We’ll be in located in the Holy Ground car park 📍
Incredible sustainability achievement from CleanCo. Each bottle now requires 50% less energy to make. Cleanco spirits are now 0.0% ABV, down from 0.4% (non-alcoholic). #alcoholfree #sustainabledrinks #healthydrinks
Introducing a NEW ERA for CleanCo. A fresh look, truly the best liquid on the market and a more sustainable bottle 🙌 As a fiercely independent brand we're always innovating, challenging ourselves to deliver the best product possible. Here's the 101 on the new CleanCo 👇 ✨ Each bottle now requires 50% less energy to make, and is significantly lighter. This means we can fit more cases onto a pallet, resulting in 180 less pallets in the network at any one time. This saves over 100 trees worth of wood a year, equates to 2 less trips across Atlantic and 40 less trucks on the roads each year. Overall reducing our carbon footprint by 12,000+ miles a year! ✨ Our spirits have gone from 0.4% ABV (non-alcoholic) to 0.0% ABV, so they're now completely alcohol-free. This takes all the confusion out of things and ensures we're suitable for everyone looking to avoid alcohol, no matter the reason. ✨ We've elevated our recipes to dial up the depth of flavour and get an even closer match to traditional full-strength spirits, with an improved alcohol-like mouthfeel. And we're already winning awards like Great Taste Gold! ✨ They're beautiful. With a fresh, modern feel our new bottles will look right at home in home bars, bars and restaurants across the country. So, what do you think?
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Andrew Eakin from Château Puynard back to his hometown of Cavan to visit customers and host a dinner at the The Oak Room in Cavan. Located in Côtes de Blaye, Château Puynard is an inspiring story of an Irish couple who relocated from London to Bordeaux to fulfil a dream of owning a vineyard. Today, the vineyards are certified organic and the wines range in style from traditional to contemporary and innovative (e.g. their 'Blanc de Noirs' Cabernet Sauvignon). During his trip, Andrew visited Hargadon Brothers, The Purple Onion and Cavan Crystal Hotel. If you would like to know more about these wines, you can visit our online store by clicking the link in our bio. Sean O'Reilly Norbert Neylon #bordeauxwine #irishwinemaker #cavanrestaurant #cavanhotel #organicwine
What an incredible evening! 🍷 A huge shoutout to Jess Murphy from Kai Galway and Pichet's Harry Quinn for crafting such an exquisite six-course menu at Friends of Pichet – a true celebration of fresh West of Ireland flavours. It was a real pleasure to pair wines with this menu, from Champagne PANNIER, Corte Mainente and CHATEAU PUYNARD to Chateau Mourgues du Gres and Seifried Estate. 🍾 Here's to many more! 🥂 #WinePairing #FineDining #ChampagneDinner #IrishRestaurant
Another incredible Friends of Pichet with guest chef Jess Murphy from Kai Galway bringing all of the fresh flavours from the West of Ireland. Have a look through the exquisite menu created by Harry Quinn & Jess Murphy for diners to enjoy six courses with perfectly paired wines from Classic Drinks . Pannier Champagne and Soave Corte Mainente to name a few. https://lnkd.in/eRYzwmqy
We believe that people make all the difference! Michael Frawley (The White House Kinsale) has shared what Dee O'Riordan brings to your business. “It's important to have the right face for your company—and Dee is that person. Her pleasant attitude, professionalism, and willingness to help, even outside of hours, is what sets her apart.” 🌟 Thank you, Dee, for always going the extra mile! #CustomerFeedback #CustomerService #PersonalTouch