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Just picked up a copy of this fabulous book ‘Gin: A Tasting Course’ by Anthony Gladman published by DK Living UK. It is beautifully laid out and informs the reader about how gin is made and some background on how flavour works. He has reviewed over 100 gins by taste (including Bertha) and it is one of the best books on gin we have come across.

We are delighted the book features Bertha, thank you Anthony! In good company too.

In all good bookshops now.

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We are chuffed to bits with the McKennas’ Guide Best in Ireland 2024 award. John and Sally McKenna have been championing authentic Irish food and hospitality for decades. Thank you John & Sally for all your wonderful support and for all you have done for us all working in this crazy industry. You are an inspiration.

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“A rural house, a beautiful garden, elegant flowers and the sun shining on a freshly cut lawn is an idyllic backdrop for a small wedding…why not make it yours?”

We are delighted to be included in this article by Penny McCormick. In good company too.

Thanks Penny!

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“A proper catch-up with old friends is the ultimate refresher.”

We are delighted to be included in their pick of places to book. In good company too.

Many thanks to Lucy Perrin who wrote the article for The Times.

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We are delighted Ballyvolane House is a finalist of the Gold Medal Awards in the Ireland’s Country House/Guest House Experience category. The winners will be announced on 30th January 2024. In good company too. Fingers crossed. We are honoured to have been nominated as finalists in the following categories:

• Ireland’s Best Country House / Guest House Experience
• Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award
• Ireland’s Guest Experience

We would also appreciate if you could vote for us in the ‘Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay’ category, just click on the link below to vote - we are in Munster.

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Justin Green is the owner of Ballyvolane House in County Cork. He is also the co-founder of Bertha’s Revenge Gin which is a small-batch Irish milky gin created on the grounds of Ballyvolane House. Here he talks to Melanie Mullan about Barbie, Action Man and a Dry Martini aperitif

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Dee Laffan chats with Justin Green of Ballyvolane House and Bertha’s Revenge Gin about celebrating 20 years running the historic house in Cork and creating one of Ireland’s best-loved craft gins.

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“Whilst chain hotels have careered down the path of the zombie breakfast buffet, there are still many, many people in Irish hospitality who understand that breakfast is the final experience that guests get to enjoy, so it is of the utmost importance to the experience of staying in Ireland.

Thing is, it’s not easy to do right.”

We are delighted Ballyvolane House was featured in this article by John and Sally McKenna as one of the standouts for championing Irish breakfast. Thank you!

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