Celebrating Irish Spirits at Dubai Duty Free This St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the few celebrations of a single nation that truly transcends borders. On March 17, everywhere in the world that the Irish diaspora has touched turns green — and it’s also the perfect moment to raise a glass to Ireland’s remarkable drinks culture.

At Dubai Duty Free, travellers can explore an impressive range of over 50 Irish products available across whiskey, gin, liqueurs, and beer.

While the culture of enjoying a drink or two is deeply ingrained in Irish life, the premium spirits industry itself is undergoing an immense revival. After decades of decline in the 20th century due to a series of economic and political hardships, Ireland is now one of the fastest-growing whiskey-producing nations in the world. At the heart of that revival is Teeling.

When Teeling opened its distillery in Dublin’s historic Liberties district in 2015, it became the first new distillery to open in the city in over 125 years. Its logo is the phoenix — a nod to the fact that the Teeling family once operated a distillery in this very neighbourhood centuries earlier. Today’s distillery represents that rebirth, bringing distillation back to the heart of Dublin.

Alongside this resurgence sit classics like Tullamore D.E.W. and Jameson — two of Ireland’s most recognisable and enduring whiskey brands. Known for their lighter, smooth traditional style, they are versat

ile enough for cocktails while still offering enough character to enjoy neat — the whiskies that have introduced generations of drinkers to Irish whiskey.

Whiskey may be Ireland’s heritage, but gin is its modern playground. Gin has experienced a major resurgence worldwide, with new producers blending classic botanicals with ingredients inspired by their local landscapes. That’s exactly what Drumshanbo has done with its range of Gunpowder Irish Gins, which blend oriental botanicals with Irish ingredients, including its signature Chinese gunpowder green tea — lending the gin a distinctive fresh herbal and citrus lift. The brand was named Wine Enthusiast’s Spirit Brand of the Year in 2022 and awarded Best Gin in the World by Flaviar in 2019.

Whiskey and gin are only part of the picture. You’ll also find liqueurs such as the full creamy flavour range of Baileys, along with beers including the iconic Guinness.

With more than 50 Irish beverages to discover, the Irish range at Dubai Duty Free tells a story of heritage and revival, tradition and innovation. St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to explore the evolving world of Irish spirits.

Sláinte.