Glendalough Distillery partners with O’Briens on whiskey and cookbook promotion
Timed for the Christmas gifting and entertaining season, the promotion will be supported by in-store merchandising, tastings and social media activity
Print22 October 2026
Glendalough Distillery has partnered with O’Briens Wine on an exclusive Christmas promotion.
Customers who purchase select Glendalough Distillery whiskeys will receive a complimentary copy of The Irish Whiskey Cookbook: 50 Recipes to Cook, Sip and Savour, written by Irish whiskey writer, broadcaster and author Oisín Davis in partnership with Glendalough Distillery.
Running from 3 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, the promotion will be available at participating O’Briens stores nationwide.
Customers purchasing Glendalough Distillery Double Barrel Irish Whiskey (promo price €28.99) or Glendalough Distillery Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (RRP €65) will receive a free copy of the cookbook, valued at €20.
Sweet and savoury recipes
The cookbook features 50 sweet and savoury recipes made with Glendalough Distillery Irish whiskey, from Baked Ham with Pear & Whiskey Glaze to Chocolate Whiskey Mousse.
Each comes with a suggested Glendalough Distillery serve, and Glendalough Distillery is the exclusive Irish whiskey range featured in the book.
Geraldine Kavanagh, full-time forager, and head distiller Ciarán “Rowdy” Rooney have also contributed their own recipes.
Commenting on the partnership, Nicola Martin, global marketing manager, Glendalough Distillery, said: “Collaborating with O’Briens on this Christmas promotion allows us to introduce cooking with Irish Whiskey to more consumers.
“There are recipes and serves for everyone to enjoy, throughout the festive season and beyond.”
Christmas gifting
Timed for the Christmas gifting and entertaining season, the promotion will be supported by in-store merchandising, tastings and social media activity.
Elaine Kelly, head of Marketing, O’Briens, added: “Pairing quality Irish whiskey with a cookbook full of inspiration for cooking and entertaining makes for a wonderful gift for food and whiskey lovers alike.
“It’s a lovely way to celebrate Irish craftsmanship and bring a little extra inspiration to the festive season.”
The promotion will be available at participating O’Briens Wine stores nationwide from 3 November 2026 until 4 January 2027, or while stocks last.
The offer is available while stocks last, with one book per transaction.
Read more: Glendalough Distillery launches ‘Winter of Whiskey’ campaign and expands premium portfolio
© 2026 by ShelfLife reporter
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