Cork bar Cask has stormed the Irish Craft Cocktail Awards, winning in five categories including the biggest honour, Best Overall Cocktail Bar 2018 -- the second time in a row it has scooped top prize.

Cask beat over 500 entries to the award, with the cocktail bar being deemed to be outstanding in all areas, with judges particularly noting its unique design.

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