City Spirits: Irish whiskey might be the star, but gin hits the spot too
City Spirits: Irish whiskey might be the star, but gin hits the spot too Dublin may be the heart of Irish nightlife but liquids from across the island of Ireland are well worth a try (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) Above most other calendar dates, March 17 presents itself as the perfect opportunity to throw your inhibitions to one side, and party like its, well, 461AD. St. Patrick’s Day falls on this date each year. But why March 17? This was the day that the man who became the foremost patron saint of Ireland, passed away in 461AD. Little is known about St Patri...