Pour Decisions

Thanks for watching episode 15! We are in the Drink In and Dublin Bar Academy Building for Saint Patrick's Day 2024! We talk about the history behind the day, speak to Stephanie Shen the Global Brand Ambassador for The Dublin Liberties Distillery, and we taste and drink some delicious Irish treats! Stephanie tells us some seriously wild stories both about the distillery and history of the liberties (including the mention of a wall of poop?), chats to us about her bartending past as well as some absolutely chaotic St Paddy's Dat stories involving falling into a fridge and setting a bar on fire! This one left us speechless.. Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Chapters: 00:00 St Patrick's Day 08:10 Stephanie Shen 33:04 Shamrock Snack 35:22 Redacted Naggin 37:34 Wrap Up Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thanks for watching episode 14! Cheers to Ciaran for having us in the distillery and bringing us up to speed on the brand and mission of Joe and The Boatyard Distillery on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh! Ciaran told us the passion behind the brand, the mission to be a world class gin & vodka distillery, and how they are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be sustainable in the industry! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Ciaran Shannon/Captain Saucepot 04:51 Boatyard Distillery 08:23 Boatyard Design & Hospitality 13:07 Sustainability 17:12 Vodka 21:45 Room 101 24:41 Wrap Up & Goodbye Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Make sure to leave us a rating if you enjoyed! Cheers to Dessie from The Linnet Inn in Boho County Fermanagh for hosting us in his charming pub! Dessie told us the history of hospitality in his family, and the importance of rural Irish pubs in the local community. Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Dessie McKenzie about the history of his pub, the fact that he is the local publican, grocer, and undertaker for his local community, there was no better man to welcome us to Boho! The boys talk about tipping culture in America and answer all the questions, how much do you tip in America? Why is tipping a thing? Should tipping disappear? As well as that they have a sip of Swedish Aquavit and discuss the ongoing conspiracy behind Cheese Moments. What a packed episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Fermanagh 05:15 The Linnet Inn & Dessie McKenzie 22:28 Tipping Culture 30:23 Pyramid of Snacks 33:05 Cheese Moments 35:52 Atlas of Alcohol 37:18 Louis Mulcahy Pottery 38:39 More Alcohol 39:53 Wrap Up & Goodbye Make sure to follow to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thanks for watching episode 12! Thank you so much to Seamus and the whole O'Hara's team for welcoming us to the brewery, showing us around, and sitting down to chat! We learned so much about the production, including the process, expanding both in Ireland and abroad, and how a kids rollerskating rink can be of use to a brewery! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Seamus O'Hara, founder of O'Hara's Irish Craft Beers and learn about how nitrous oxide is used to create creamier beers within cans, take a tour of the brewery, and find out why he hates seeing his kegs on building sites! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:19 Seamus O'Hara 11:29 Room 101 13:07 Wrap Up & Goodbye Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

We are back for episode 11! Thank you to Chris for having us at his safe space, Brewery Corner in Kilkenny! We learned so much and couldn't believe just how much he has going on in his little craft beer pub, from translating complex latin into an ancient whiskey recipe to modern Jameson whiskey tastings, Brewery Corner has it all going on! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Chris Hennessy from Brewery Corner & Aqua Vitae about his pub, hear about the ancient Book of Ossary, talk all things coffee, and discuss the incredible Ballykeefe Distillery in this weeks episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Kilkenny 06:57 Chris Hennessey & Brewery Corner 20:51 O'Haras Red Ale 21:19 Coffee Culture 33:32 Pyramid Of Snacks: Pepperami 36:56 Distillers On The Ditch: Ballykeefe 40:41 Wrap Up & Goodbye Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Merry Christmas! Thank you everyone who has ever watched or listened to even one minute of the show! It's been such an amazing year so far, we thought we would celebrate with a Christmas episode! Sit back, enjoy some Irish coffees, and hear from the incredible multi-talented Whiskey Expert turned Artist Kevin Abrook! Thank you to Kevin for coming in and bringing an incredible surprise with him! The boys were speechless! Kevin Abrook is a drinks industry expert with nearly 30 years experience in the business, having spent 29 years at Wm Grant & Sons. In his career, Kevin worked across a number of wine and spirit brands including Tullamore Dew, the brand that sparked his love of whiskey. As Global Marketing Manager, Kevin relaunched the brand after its acquisition fromIrish Distillers and launched Tullamore Dew 12-Year-Old and Tullamore Dew Heritage Irish Whiskey. Kevin has educated Consumers and Trade at numerous launch events and whisky masterclasses across the globe, as well as developing new ideas and brand concepts as part of the wider Innovation team. Outside the drinks industry, Kevin is an accomplished artist, having undertaken several commissions, with portraits a speciality. Check out his website to own your own special Abrook original: www.abrookart.com Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins host a Christmas show where we learn all there is to know about Irish Coffees, Have a very special guest who brought an amazing gift, try the best mince pie in Dublin, and more presents! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Christmas 05:38 Irish Coffee 13:04 Kevin Abrook 32:42 Mince Pies 35:28 Presents 37:21 Happy Christmas! Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 10! If you liked the episode, please leave a rating, it really helps us reach more people! Thank you to Brendan for squeezing us into his busy production day at Killowen Distillery! it was incredible to see craft producers experimenting with tradition in nw and interesting ways! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Brendan Carty from Killowen Distillery about his production, brand new single malt whiskey, amazing poitin, and the one thing he would remove from the industry forever! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Brendan Carty 01:10 The story of Killowen 05:58 Pangur Poitin 08:59 Rum and Raisin Single Malt 12:04 The Killowen Cult 13:26 Barántúil 17:40 Room 101 19:01 Wrap Up Follow to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 9! Thank you to Kevin for having us in his pub and showing us the micro distillery for the day, as well as for sitting down to tell us his story and how he came to take over to keep the pubs history alive! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down in one of the most unique and character-filled pubs in Ireland. Fearons (or Henrys) is Ronan's local and full of history. The pub was run by Henry Kavanagh for over 70 years, well into his 90s, making him at the time the oldest serving publican in the country! The lads dive into how Kevin ended up working there, and eventually taking over, as well as a guide through the history of both Henry and his beloved bar. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Welcome to Rostrevor 07:44 Kevin & Fearons...Henrys 21:49 Northern Tayto 25:19 Mourne Dew Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 8! Thank you to Finn MacDonnell for having us in his home, pub, and brewhouse for the day, and for sitting down to tell us his story and how his family have owned Dick Mack's in Dingle for generations! Follow Dick Mack's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dickmackspub/ Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down in one of the most iconic and best Irish pubs in the country. They chat to Finn about the history of Dick Macks, the brewery, and how to feel connected to the place you call home! The lads also dive into the best forms of transport for drinking, and rank them by both classiness and social acceptance. This is an episode you'll need a drink for! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Welcome to Dingle 07:00 Finn MacDonnell & Dick Mack's 30:53 Drinking & Travelling 43:20 KP Nuts 46:58 Cocktails with Collins, The Daquiri 56:57 Wrap Up Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for listening! Thanks to Robert & Bhagya from Rebel City Distillery for letting us in for the day and showing us around! They are creating unique and experimental spirits and bringing a fresh perspective to gin, absinthe, and beyond. Check them out on their website: https://www.rebelcitydistillery.com/ Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down with founders Robert and Bhagya Barrett to talk about their creative distillery, current releases, new projects, and taste some of their amazing spirits! Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 7! Thank you to Mark Lonergan and the team from The Shelbourne Bar in Cork City for sitting down with us to chat, and letting us take over the bar for the day! Follow The Shelbourne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbournebarcork/ Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down in Ireland's Best Whiskey Bar and introduce us to Cork City, have an interview with Mark Lonergan, and discuss the spirits backed by massive celebrityies like Snoop Dogg's Indoggo and Brian Cranston & Aaron Paul's Dos Hombres. There is also a brand new segment on the show where we explore spirits from around the world called The Atlas of Alcohol, and the first iteration features the unique Italian spirit of Grappa! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:13 Welcome to Cork City 8:43 Mark Lonergan & The Shelbourne Bar 26:45 Celebrity Spirits 36:59 Free Stayto 47:37 The Atlas of Alcohol - Grappa 48:47 Wrap Up Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 6! Thank you to Dave Mulligan from BAR 1661 in Dublin for sitting down with us to chat, and letting us take over his bar for the day! Follow BAR 1661 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1661bar/ Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down in Ireland's Best Cocktail Bar and find out why Poitin is making such huge waves in the Irish drinks market. They chat to Dave Mulligan about flying the flag for Irish spirit, taste a range of Poitin, and tell stories about the infamous 'pintmen' of Dublin. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 North Side of Dublin 8:16 Dave Mulligan & BAR 1661 27:43 Poitin 42:41 Oysters 47:12 Dublin Pintmen 59:11 Wrap Up Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Dayna Matassa.

Michael and Ronan sit down with Head Distiller Damien Rafferty to talk about Titanic Distillers, the history of Thompson Dock, and their spirits inside of the first distillery in Belfast City in almost 90 years. Thanks to everyone from Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock for letting us in for the day and showing us around! Check them out on their website: https://www.titanicdistillers.com/ Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Damien Rafferty 10:38 Spirits Tasting 20:00 Tour Information 23:09 Outro Follow to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 5! Thanks to the team at The Duke of York for having us in and letting us use the space for the episode! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins give a brief rundown of Belfast City, chat about all that goes into a day for an Irish Wedding, and teach you what an old fashioned is, where it came from, and its importance as a cocktail! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Welcome! 1:45 Belfast & Northern Ireland 8:52 The Duke of York 19:45 Irish Weddings 44:25 Cadburys Dairy Milk 48:45 Cocktails With Collins 59:13 Wrap Up Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Episode 5 takes place inside of The Duke of York Pub in Belfast City! Out this Friday, subscribe so you don't miss it! Follow Pour Decisions on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 4! Massive thanks to all of the lads at Mo Chara for taking care of us in Dundalk for the day! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins discover all there is to know about Dundalk through the fantastic local bar Mo Chara. They interview Killian Mulligan, co-founder and ask him all about what they do and how Mo Chara was started! They cover the best bar service they have ever had, and chat about one of the major distilleries in Ireland, Great Northern Distillery! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Welcome To Dundalk! 3:48 Harp & It's Insane Ads 9:13 Mo Chara 10:09 Killian Mulligan Interview 29:05 Best Bar Service44:22 Mick's Pyramid of Snacks 51:31 Distillers On The Ditch 1:00:54 Wrap Up & Share Follow to keep up to date with future episodes Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Thank you for watching episode 3! Thanks so much to Johnny from The Sky and The Ground in Wexford Town for having us in their bar, which is one of the coolest bars in the country! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Follow to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Tune in at 4pm Friday 7th July for Episode 3 of The Pour Decisions Podcast! Taking place inside Michael's favourite bar The Sky and The Ground, the guys interview John Barron, discuss BBQ culture, and teach you how to order a martini! We'll see you there! Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod

Thank you for watching episode 2! Massive thanks to Paul from Thomas Connolly's in Sligo for having us in the best pub in Ireland! Follow us on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/pourdecisions.pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@pourdecisions.pod Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins explore Ireland's best pub, discuss Irish stag parties and what you do when you go on one, respond to haters on Reddit, and taste a delicious new contender for best pub snack! Subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi. Production Assistant: Dayna Matassa.

Tune in at 12pm Friday 23rd June for Episode 2 of Pour Decisions! Taking place inside Ireland's best pub, there's chaos in this episode with stories about stag parties, Santa Ponsa, and some serious drinks! We'll see you there!

Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins host a show dedicated to bringing fun and entertainment to the drinks industry. Taking place in John Fallon's 'The Capstan Bar', the guys chat about the heritage of Fallon's, pull pints of Guinness, and have a laugh while also bringing knowledge of the drinks industry to you. Thank you for listening and make sure to follow the podcast to hear more, episodes out every two weeks! Produced by Drink In Digital. Producer: Daniel Buckley. Camera: Agustina Parisi.

Episode 1 of Pour Decisions at John Fallons Bar in the Liberties in Dublin! Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins host a podcast inside one of Dublins longest established pubs, talking about Irish drinking culture, pub snacks and even features a bare knuckle boxers exhumed right-arm! Join the guys on June 9th for the premiere, we will see you there!