Going to Ireland want to try some of there smoked salmon, and see if I can get the spices they use and what wood they use to smoke it.
Simply speaking, Irish smoked salmon is salted, rinsed, and (hot- or cold-) smoked over oak and (sometimes) beech. Different flavorings may be used - you'll find some of them in this article (https://www.goodfoodireland.ie/blog/smoked-salmon-christmas-favourite) about the various smokehouses.
Thanks that's great info. I have done salmon before with alder and hickory, but wife didn't like the hickory I think I smoked it to long.
Commonest wood used is oak but they also use beech and ash, sometimes a mixture. Depending on where and when you are going from what I remember (not been there for a while) some of the smokehouses advertise tours which may be fun? :)
Hope you like a pint of the black stuff (Guinness), the occasional whiskey and as far as sea food goes Irish mussels are something else to look out for.
No beer for me my med's don't go well with that my step son will make up for me.
Hope you have a great time, fabulous place and lovely people. :)