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Send us a textIn this episode you'll learn how brands like Jameson and Guinness invest in their future by entrusting their past to Archivists. It's exceptionally rare to get Diageo and Pernod Ricard to agree on anything (!) but the importance of brand archives is central to both Guinness and Irish Distillers. Eibhlin Colgan and Carol Quinn sat down in the Connoisseur Bar in the Guinness Storehouse to explain that a corporate archive is central to preserving and enhancing brand value. Archives can do so much, from providing insights for current marketing campaigns to informing CSR work to inspiring new product development with stories of previous successes/failures.Carol and Eibhlin share stories and tales from the past but explain how even modern start ups need to be thinking about creating an archive if they are to build value into the future. PS Don't use Sellotape to stick papers into records you are archiving, ask a professional!Please see some of the links mentioned on the pod:Guinness Archive genealogy: Discover if Your Family Worked for Guinness | Guinness StorehouseThe Jameson records on Ancestry:Bottling Agreements with Publicans - Ireland, Jameson Bottling Agreements with Publicans, 1909–1965 - AncestryStaff Wage and Employment Books - Ireland, Jameson Distillery Staff Wage and Employment Books, 1862-1969 - AncestrySupport the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedInBusiness of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.

Irish Distillers and Maynooth University Ireland are partnering on a pilot research project to develop an autonomous regenerative agriculture platform through robotics and sensing solutions, to improve the sustainability of cereal crop production. Through a two-year bursary, Irish Distillers will support a research team at Maynooth University on a journey to develop an efficient and economically viable solution, using robotics, to support regenerative agriculture and improve the environmental impact of cereal crop production. The project will use mobile farming robots, sensing solutions, and vertical solar panels to monitor and manage cereal cultivation, to optimise grain yields and resource utilisation while delivering a resilient ecosystem that nurtures soil health, biodiversity, and long-term environmental vitality. Maynooth University is a leader in pioneering theoretical and experimental research into field and service robotics and associated technologies, with a particular focus on applications where robots and humans collaborate to solve problems. The University Campus is home to a 1-hectare Robot Farm and a Sustainability Research Station. As part of this research project, test plots at the Maynooth University Robot Farm were planted this Spring with a variety of crops and monitored regularly throughout the summer with 3D cameras and soil testing before being harvested in Autumn. The robotics team has developed new imaging techniques that use both the shape and colour of the plant's leaves to automatically determine plant health. Graham Caulwell, Head of Sustainability & Compliance, Irish Distillers commented, "We are immensely proud to invest in the next generation to research and develop innovative solutions to address one of the biggest challenges of our time. With the integration of robotics, this pioneering project aims to support regenerative agriculture while enhancing efficiency. This partnership is more than a commercial alliance; it is the fusion of shared visions for a sustainable future." Professor Rachel Msetfi, Vice President of Research and Innovation said, "Maynooth University welcomes this partnership with industry in supporting the development of sustainable agriculture. This important collaboration aligns with Maynooth University's focus on sustainability as one of our key beacon research areas under the University's Strategic Plan. I would like to thank Irish Distillers for this funding and research opportunity." Maynooth University hosted a workshop on 31 October for Industry, Government, and Research stakeholders titled: "New Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture" discussing new approaches and collaborations in sustainable agriculture and energy production. Speakers included Dr. Jim McBride, CTO Otherlab USA, Karl Walsh from DAFM, Researchers across Biology, Robotics AI, and Business as well as panelists from Wakeup Capital, 2050 Accelerator, industry, and farming groups.

Jonathan has a summer theme this week -Director of @eightdegreesbrewing Cam Wallace discusses the company's journey including a sale to, and buy-back, from Irish Distillers.Michael O'Neill, director of Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens talks about a successful stint including being crowned overall Business of the Year at the West Cork Business and Tourism Awards in 2023.And Conor Twomey, Head coach at Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club and owner and co-founder of Coaching Movement, talks about the business of tennis with Jonathan.

History changes all the time as we uncover new facts about the past, and historian Drew Hannush's new book shakes up some of the history of Tennessee Whiskey. For starters, “The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey” sheds new light on the origin stories of Jack Daniel's and the Lincoln County Process. We'll talk with Drew Hannush on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Heaven Hill is closing its bottling operations in Canada, while Irish Distillers is getting out of the beer business. 

Master Blender Billy Leighton's recent decision to step aside from day to day work at Irish Distillers gave his longtime apprentice the dream job of a lifetime. Dave McCabe is the new Master Blender for Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, and other Irish Whiskey brands, and we'll talk with him on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Irish Whiskey exports posted a decline in 2023, while Islay's Ardnahoe Distillery is shutting down part of its visitors center. We'll have the details on those and other stories, including another new distillery for Kentucky. 

Join me for My Walking Chat with Eddie O'Halloran at Watercourse Distillery. Eddie worked at the now silent Watercourse Distillery in Blackpool, on the northside of Cork City, before going on to work in Midleton Distillery until 2016. He worked in Watercourse Distillery in the late 60's / early 70's just before it closed, as part of the amalgamation of it's parent company Cork Distilleries Company into Irish Distillers, along with Jameson and Powers. We walked around Blackpool village, in what's is left of both Watercourse and The Green Distilleries, both once part of CDC  and Eddie peeled back the remnants of what was once a sprawling column distillery. .......This is a cracker. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Irish Whiskey Auctions  www.boanndistillery.ie Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie  

Some people take to the bottle to forget the past, but what about the bottle that could help remember the past. Head of Archives at Irish Distillers, Carol Quinn has teamed up with genealogical website Ancestry.com to reveal records of Jameson Distillery's employees spanning a century. Carol joined Sean on the show to discuss…

Some people take to the bottle to forget the past, but what about the bottle that could help remember the past. Head of Archives at Irish Distillers, Carol Quinn has teamed up with genealogical website Ancestry.com to reveal records of Jameson Distillery's employees spanning a century. Carol joined Sean on the show to discuss…

Jake is joined by Gerard Garland, Whiskey Ambassador for Irish Distillers and Method + Madness Irish Whiskey.  They discuss the explosive growth of Irish Whiskey as it competes globally in the Whiskey World.  Irish Whiskey is experiencing a rebirth as is evident by its growth and popularity.  We were excited to have the opportunity to branch out and try  some of the recent releases from Method and Madness. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens (Image Credit: Method and Madness Irish Whiskey) About Method and Madness: Inspired by spirits that go beyond the bounds of tradition, Method and Madness Irish whiskey has been hatched from the minds of the Masters and Apprentices of Midleton Distillery.  Innovation is nothing new to Midleton, but the Method and Madness micro distillery has provided the copper canvas for experimentation to run free. The whiskeys coming from this distillers' playground provide a new taste inspired by Irish whiskey history. The range includes Method and Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey finished in Virgin Spanish Oak, Method and Madness Single Malt Irish Whiskey finished in French Limousin Oak, Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey aged in French Chestnut and Method and Madness Irish Micro Distilled Gin with Black Lemon and Irish Gorse Flower.  Always innovating, the Masters and Apprentices explore different mashbills and wood types resulting in new and unusual limited-edition releases including the Method and Madness Japanese Trilogy, Method and Madness Oats and Malt and Method and Madness Rye and Malt. For more information, please visit Method And Madness Whiskey and follow them on Instagram @methodandmadness & Facebook @MethodandMadness.

News und Informationen finden Sie in unserem Shop auf https://www.whisky.de/whisky/aktuelles/nachrichten.html 00:00 Whisky.de News 00:20 NEU: Glenmorangie 12 Jahre Amontillado Finish 00:44 Glengoyne bietet kostenlosen Whisky für wohltätige Zwecke an 01:43 NEU: Kingsbarns Doocot 02:09 Ardbeg 25 Jahre ist wieder erhältlich 02:24 Loch Lomond führt neue Blended Malt-Marke ein - Noble Rebel 02:54 NEU: The Glenrothes 42 Jahre 03:16 NEU: Highland Park 54 Jahre 03:47 Uilebheist Distillery in Inverness hat eröffnet 04:24 Metacask versteigert ein 1988er Macallan-Fass 05:03 NEU: Tobermory 25 Jahre 05:29 NEU: Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 05:39 Lagg präsentiert erste Single Malts der Core Range 06:51 Stephanie MacLeod wird Director of Blending “Scotch Whisky” bei Bacardi 07:30 Ca. 350 Flaschen „The Maltman“ und „The Grainman“ gestohlen 08:19 NEU: Waterford Cuvée: Argot 08:50 Mariah Carey kauft den Namen „Black Irish“ 09:40 Irish Distillers kündigt nachhaltige Verpackungsänderungen an 10:10 „Whiskypilz“ von Jack Daniel's führt zu Beschwerden der Anrainer 12:05 Yellowstone bringt ersten Single Malt auf den Markt 12:43 Whiskydestillerie und Dachstuhl der Elch Brauerei von Flammen zerstört 13:16 Alexandrion Group eröffnet zweite Destillerie 14:02 Stauning Whisky Flasche selbst gestalten 14:49 Kurzinterview: John MacKenzie (Distillery Manager - Aberfeldy)

My Chat with David Walsh Kemiss from Ballykilcavan farm and brewery.  David is a 13th generation owner of Ballykilcavan, which is a working farm and brewey amongst other things. He grows barley for Waterford Distillery and also owns Kylebeg Wood, from where Irish Distillers felled the Irish Oak for their Dair Ghaelach release a couple of years ago. I had a great time having a look around his historic buildings and also visited  one of the Dair Ghaelach stumps in Kylebeg Wood.  http://www.ballykilcavan.com/ Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

Join me for My Oak Chat with Paddy Purser in Knockrath Forest, in the foothills of Glendalough. Paddy is a forestry manager and consultant and an expert on Irish Oak. He is the consultant to Irish Distillers and Glendalough Distillery for their Irish Oak projects, like the Dair Ghaelach series from Midleton and Single Pot Still Virgin Irish Oak from Glendalough. We walked around the forest, visiting the various stumps where the Mighty Oaks stood that were felled for the Dair Ghaelach whiskey series. I learned alot and I hope you do to. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

Join me for my Chat with John Quinn, Global Brand Ambassador for Tullamore DEW and current Chairman of the Irish Whiskey Association. John has been a Titan of Irish Whiskey for many decades promoting the sector on the international stage, which he has done with huge passion.  He has represented Tullamore DEW since it was an Irish Distillers brand and has spent most of his career building Tully to what it is today. Drops of the night: Tullamore DEW 14yr old Tullamore DEW Phoenix Jameson Crested 10 1970's Powers Friends of Midleton SC CS release Guinness Export Mulroy Bay Potcheen Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

The revival of Irish whiskey is real - I have seen it first hand. And after traveling the entire island of Ireland and Northern Ireland, I can see first hand the results of a country's passion for its lost heritage. One of the men who was at the forefront of the new breed of Irish distillery owners is Jack Teeling. And Jack has been a part of two different phases of Irish whiskey's expansion beyond the one time monopoly of Irish Distillers, Ltd - first with his father John Teeling at Cooley Distillery and the second time as one of the new young guns of Irish whiskey when he opened Teeling Distillery in Dublin with his brother in 2015. Hear his story.

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2.00" Some of the simplest (and most obvious on reflection) ideas are the best business ideas. For example, the social enterprise Experience Gaelic Games, that brings visitors to Ireland an opportunity to learn about and to play our national games - Gaelic football, hurling and handball - and all to the benefit of local GAA communities who deliver this half-day visitor experience. Co-founder Cormac O Donnachú joins TeamGBS (he's already very well-known in his own club, Na Fianna, in Dublin) to explain how it all works. He'd like our listeners to spread the word about what could also be a great corporate day out.Cormac's 'hire in a heartbeat'? The man who brought O'Neills knicks to the world, Paul Mescal aka Connell (shame about the spelling!) from the hit TV show, Normal People.24.00" Denis O'Flynn, former MD of Pernod Ricard in both Ireland and the UK, now a director of the Clonakilty Distillery tells TeamGBS why, with 41 distilleries already in business (there were only 4 or 5 distilleries left in the country when Denis joined Irish Distillers), that there's still plenty of room for growth in the market. Denis made it to the top of the tree in the booze business having left UCD with a science degree, applied for a job as a brewmaster, graduated to the HR department and headed on up the greasy pole...as you do. The Cork distillery is just about to have its own whiskey having passed its third birthday since it was distilled and may now be referred to as Irish whiskey. He tells liquor start-ups heading for the US to go to where the 'unloved' are.Denis's 'hire in a heartbeat' - rugby star Joey Carbery - and he offers him a job on air when he ends his rugby career!50.00" David Horgan, Chair, Petrel Resources, the Irish based explorer with interests in Iraq and Ghana, gives TeamGBS some hard-nosed insights into what could happen if Russia turns off the oil and gas taps. What he says is not easy listening, but it is absolutely essential to understand how bad (very!) things could get. His 'hire in a heartbeat', Loman Begley (he'd hire him ahead of Elon Musk and/or Michael O'Leary). Find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Brian Nation, Master Distiller of O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. The guys talk with Brian about his impressive history as the Master Distiller for Irish Distillers with brands like Jameson and Redbreast, his decision to leave Ireland and build a new brand in the US with O'Shaughnessy Distilling, and what the future looks like for him and O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. They also taste and review the three individual components that make up the 1st official release from O'Shaughnessy Distilling – Triple Distilled Irish Grain Whiskey, Triple Distilled Irish Pot Still Whiskey, and American Rye Whiskey – as well as the final product and first release from O'Shaughnessy Distilling – Keeper's Heart Irish + American Whiskey. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by The Stave Restaurant, Frey Ranch Distillery, Three Chord Bourbon, Spirits of French Lick, and Davidson Reserve. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.thestavekentucky.com  www.freyranch.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.spiritsoffrenchlick.com www.davidsonreserve.com

Join me for My Distillery Chat with Dave McCabe, Blender in Midleton Distillery. I strolled around Midleton Distillery with Dave one afternoon and really got the VIP tour. I visited the prestigous warehouse A2 and got to cask sample some of Midleton's finest casks. Then we strolled through the plant to visit the blending team's new Lab. Here, I got to see where the magic will happen for Irish Distiller's future releases.  Thanks to Irish Distillers, especially Melissa Kelly for organising, and to Dave for the access and honesty. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

Join me for My Chat with Eva O'Doherty, Head Distiller in the Micro-Distillery in Midleton Distillery. I strolled around the micro distillery with Eva for a morning and really got the VIP tour, asking all about the Method & Madness innovations that go on in the micro distillery.  Thanks to Irish Distillers, especially Melissa Kelly for organising, and Eva for the access. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

After a lengthy battle with work, childbirth, COVID-19, and other momentous events, the lads fought their way back to bring you the 12 Beers Of Christmas! It's a little late for Christmas, though, so this is the New Year's Eve edition. The lads cover a multitude of subjects, including No Time To Die, Dune, Hawkeye, Spider Man: No Way Home (obliquely), whether Siri is ever off, and others. And as for the list of beers this year, we have 11 beers and a whiskey! Sean sampled Killer Intellect, Razzmello, and Passaic Porter by the Ross Brewing Company, and Christmas Bomb by Prairie Artisan Ales. Andrew sampled City Light by 5 Boroughs Brewing, Guava Gose by Collective Arts Brewing, Pumpkin Ale by Saranac Brewery, and Red Breast Irish Whiskey, by Irish Distillers. Tomo sampled Freezin Season by Flying Dog Brewery, Old Man Winter by Southern Tier Brewing Company, The Abominable Snowbeer by Defiant Brewing Company, and Trois Pistoles by Unibroue. Another marathon completed, and we hope this episode gets you guys in the mood for the New Year's festivities, and we hope you'll try some of these delectable beverages while partying. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year, and cheers!!!

In this episode you'll learn what it takes to make the opening of your own bar a reality.We've all done it, haven't we? Sat in a cosy corner of the pub and thought to ourselves... "I'd love to have my own bar". We all know it's an idle dream for most but many of us in the drinks industry still secretly harbour the ambition. But what does it take to actually make it happen? Well Kevin Demers from Montreal is an absolute authority on the subject as he made the jump from juggling bartending and professional Ice Hockey to opening his own bar, The Cold Room 5 years ago. The lessons he learned enabled him to follow up with El Pequeño and Parlement shortly after, giving a hat-trick of Canada's best bars. Now he consults on other bar openings and shares his knowledge and insights with us. We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Carol Quinn, the Archivist for Irish Distillers, (part of Pernod Ricard). Carol has a very particular crow to pluck with Will and makes her case convincingly. On top of all that  that, Foxy and Will talk about the new Guinness Microdraft dispense innovation, teh by gone days of substandard G&Ts and the also fret about the threat posed by the Haitian Mafia.Please take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. We haven't had a new review in over a month and we would like to make sure that you're still there.For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.Recorded at Hellfire Studios.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)

We are delighted to welcome Eva O'Doherty, Distiller at Midleton Micro Distillery. Having joined Irish Distillers as an intern while studying on the TU (DIT) Brewing and Distilling degree, her talents were recognised and she was appointed to her current role of Distiller. She played an important part in the first release from the Micro Distillery, where experimentation and innovation are at the very heart of their ethos. Their first release, a Rye and Malt Irish whiskey bottled under the Method and Madness range demonstrates that approach.

In episode 12 we talk to Carol Quinn from the Midleton Archive. With documents and artifacts dating back to the infancy of Irish Whiskey this valuable record has been a source of fascination, inspiration and education for whiskey makers and enthusiasts since Carol's work started approximately 10 years ago. Recently the Jameson employee records have been made available through the Ancestry website and these can be found at https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/61942/. We talk about this collection, the way the archive influences the culture within Irish Distillers, and how the branding of whiskeys continues to be inspired by the labels of the past. There's a lot more to enjoy. It was a fascinating conversation in which we hear about the lives and the conditions of distillery workers in the previous centuries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/celtic-whiskey-pod/message

Join me for My Chat with Finbarr Curran, Irish Distillers Wood Planning & Maturation Team Lead. Fin is very involved in all the wood innovation projects like Method & Madness and Dair Ghaelach and I enjoyed picking his brain for insights to Midleton's exciting wood program.  Drops of the night: Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest tree no. 1 Method & Madness SPS Mulberry finish Method & Madness SPS Wild Cherry finish Method & Madness SPS Acacia finish Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!  

A Perfect Blend, the newest season of the Irish Distillers' A Story of Irish Whiskey podcast that shines a light on the remarkable partnerships at the heart of our craft. Our guests will reveal the secrets to their art and delve into what motivates and inspires them.    In each episode, people with a shared skill from the world of whiskey come together to talk about the journey that led them to becoming masters in their field, celebrating their calling, their craft and the power of collaboration.   In our third episode, forestry consultant and Pro Silva Ireland co-founder Paddy Purser and Finbarr Curran-, the man responsible for sourcing Irish Distillers' barrels, discuss the importance of cask sustainability and explore how sustainability has become an important part of both of their lives.  Brought to you by Irish Distillers. 

A Perfect Blend, the newest season of the Irish Distillers' A Story of Irish Whiskey podcast that shines a light on the remarkable partnerships at the heart of our craft. Our guests will reveal the secrets to their art and delve into what motivates and inspires them.    In each episode, people with a shared skill from the world of whiskey come together to talk about the journey that led them to becoming masters in their field, celebrating their calling, their craft and the power of collaboration.   In our second episode, seasoned copperworks chairperson Richard Forsyth and talented distiller Katherine Condon tell us how they came to they came to discover their unique skills and how they turned those skills into the careers they have today.  Brought to you by Irish Distillers. 

A Perfect Blend, the newest season of the Irish Distillers' A Story of Irish Whiskey podcast that shines a light on the remarkable partnerships at the heart of our craft. Our guests will reveal the secrets to their art and delve into what motivates and inspires them.    In each episode, people with a shared skill from the world of whiskey come together to talk about the journey that led them to becoming masters in their field, celebrating their calling, their craft and the power of collaboration.   In our first episode, coopers Killian O'Mahony and Paul McLaughlin discuss where their passion for the ancient skill came from, and how it has developed over the years. We'll also get a fascinating  insight into  just what it takes to become a cooper  Brought to you by Irish Distillers. 

A Perfect Blend, the newest season of the Irish Distillers' A Story of Irish Whiskey podcast that shines a light on the remarkable partnerships at the heart of our craft. Our guests will reveal the secrets to their art and delve into what motivates and inspires them.    In each episode, people with a shared skill from the world of whiskey come together to talk about the journey that led them to becoming masters in their field, celebrating their calling, their craft and the power of collaboration.   In our fourth episode, Matthew Bolger and Emelie Lindstrom, aka design duo M & E, chat to Irish Distillers archivist Carol Quinn about how they got to where they are in their respective fields, what in their past inspired them to become storytellers and how history informed their collaboration in telling the story of a new Irish whiskey, Method & Madness.   Brought to you by Irish Distillers. 

The fourth episode in our series asks the question what's in it for the whiskey connoisseur when it comes to Irish whiskey? The event will co-hosted by Serghios Florides and John Cashman.The panel is:Ruth Dunne: Teeling Whiskey CompanyGerard Garland: Irish DistillersJohn Quinn: Tullamore D.E.W.Jarlath Watson: Echlinville Distillery#DiscoverIrishWhiskey

In this episode, you'll learn how the best bar in the world uses science to make better drinks and more money. We talk with Gregory Buda Ph. D., Education Director of the Dead Rabbit Bar in NYC about how he approaches the science of drink creation and bartending systems. Gregory shares the insights he has gained from tending bar, training staff and teaching his methods to other bars all around the world.  We also introduce our first guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. The irrepressible Claire Tolan, MD of Irish Distillers (makers of Jameson Irish Whiskey), gives her thoughts on what she'd bring with her and why. (You might have to listen to it for it to make sense!)As this is our first ever episode we would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review and some feedback. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.For more insights, highlights and lowlifes follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod, or LinkedIn To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.Business of Beverages is self-funded  and hosted, edited and independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.Recording @ Hellfire StudiosSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)

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We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with Gerard Garland, Irish Whiskey Ambassador at Irish Distillers. He shared his insights, knowledge and passion for Irish Whiskey and we enjoyed a drop or two in celebration.#wordsonwhiskey________________________________________________________________________More informationOur websiteWords on WhiskeyShare our podcast with friendsFacebook Twitter LinkedInYoutube LiveOur show goes out live every Wednesday at 7:30pm IST. If you want to join us then please subscribe to our YouTube channel.Show: Words on WhiskeyDate: March 17th 2021

Join me for My Chat with Ger Garland, whiskey ambassador for Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard. Ger is one of the custodians of Irish Whiskey tales and he has regaled the Irish whiskey community for many years at many a Redbreast, Powers, Midleton or Spot tasting around Ireland. He is one of the gentleman of Irish whiskey and I really enjoyed our chat.https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/en-EN/thebirdhousehttps://www.dickmackspub.com/My drops of the night:Redbreast 10yr old Cask StrengthRedbreast Single Cask Sonny MolloysIrish Whiskey Society Marrowbone LaneHave a listen in on our chat, Sláinte.

Welcome to our first edition of the Celtic Whiskey Pod. In this episode we chat to Kevin O'Gorman from Midleton Distillery. Kevin discuses his new role as Master Distiller and also tells us all about the first bottle to bear his name, Midleton Very Rare 2021. His role at Irish Distillers still includes his position as Master of Maturation and we discuss different wood types, experimental whiskeys and a few future releases. As you would expect the current pandemic is also discussed and we cover the challenges that whiskey makers face and the possible changes in drinking habits that may follow. This episode is presented by Al Higgins from the Celtic Whiskey Shop and by Luke Crowley-Holland from the Celtic Whiskey Bar/Irish Whiskey Experience. Sláinte! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/celtic-whiskey-pod/message

Episode 45 features Jameson Irish Whiskey, the number one selling Irish whiskey worldwide. Bottle used for the tasting is 200mL at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and came in a gift pack with two other 200ml bottles for $20. Enjoy this episode with some smooth Jameson neat! Jameson's official website: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ (https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/) Brief Historical Timeline: 1780 - Distillery founded at Bow St. in Dublin, Ireland by John Stein, cousin of John Jameson 1785 - John Jameson becomes general manager of the distillery 1805 - John Jameson buys the distillery and brings his son John Jameson II on to run the family business 1810 - John Jameson & Sons is founded as a company 1851 - John Jameson II turns the business over to his son John Jameson III 1880s - Distillery is the largest in Ireland, covering 5 acres, employing 300, and producing 1 million gallons of whiskey a year 1900s - A series of events leads to Irish Whiskey's decline 1966 - Irish Distillers Ltd. is formed, with 3 of the 4 remaining Irish distillers, including John Jameson & Sons 1988 - Pernod Ricard acquires Irish Distillers Ltd. 1996 - 1 Million cases sold 2010 - 3 million cases sold 2019 - More than 8 million cases sold that year Key Cocktails: Jameson is smooth, it's perfect neat. But, here's a way to mix it. Jameson, Ginger & Lime: 1 part Jameson Irish Whiskey 2 parts Ginger Ale Lime wedge Combine all the ingredients over ice in a glass, squeeze the lime wedge into the drink, then drop it in and serve. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameson_Irish_Whiskey (Wikipedia Article on Jameson) https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/whisky-heroes/21560/john-jameson/ (ScotchWhisky.com Whisky Heros - John Jameson) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_War_of_Independence (Wikipedia Article on the Irish War of Independence) https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2020/01/19/how-prohibition-nearly-destroyed-jameson-and-irish-whiskey/ (Forbes Article on How Prohibition Nearly Destroyed Jameson) https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2020/11/10/how-jamesons-irish-whiskey-will-continue-to-dominate-the-us-market/?sh=2a0f4d1f4857 (Forbes Article on How Jameson Will Continue to Dominate) https://www.statista.com/statistics/308828/jameson-whiskey-global-sales-volume/ (Statista Jameson Global Sales Volume) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJRq83J1nc (YouTube Video of Jameson Distillery Tour) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/11/jameson-a-brand-history/ (The Spirits Business Jameson Brand History) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Distillers (Wikipedia Article on Irish Distillers) https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-jameson/ (Vinepair.com Article on 9 Things You Didn't Know About Jameson) https://www.irishwhiskeymuseum.ie/news/famous-figures-of-irish-whiskey-john-jameson/ (Irish Whiskey Museum Famous Figures of Irish Whiskey: John Jameson) Contact Information: Official show website is: https://www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com/ (www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com) Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf (http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur (https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ (https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/) Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Every week Irish Whiskey Magazine shares the latest news and developments from inside the Irish whiskey industry. We'll be speaking to the movers and shakers in the Irish whiskey landscape and get their insights into all that's happened and is emerging.Our guests this week were Rob Fox and Yiorgos Manesis of James Fox Cigar and Whiskey Store. We'll discuss and taste their exclusive bottling and be joined by Kevin O'Gorman and Rowan Lacey of Irish Distillers. #wordsonwhiskey________________________________________________________________________More informationOur websiteWords on WhiskeyShare our podcast with friendsFacebook Twitter LinkedInYoutube LiveOur show goes out live every Wednesday at 7:30pm IST. If you want to join us then please subscribe to our Youtube channel.Show: Words on WhiskeyDate: November 4th 2020Episode: 23

Irish Distillers offers an award winning graduate programme, the Jameson International Graduate Programme. If you are looking to kick start your career in marketing on a global stage working for the world's best selling Irish whiskey, this episode is worth listening to!

Every week Irish Whiskey Magazine shares the latest news and developments from inside the Irish whiskey industry. We'll be speaking to the movers and shakers in the Irish whiskey landscape and get their insights into all that's happened and is emerging. Our guest this week on Words on Whiskey is Carol Quinn, Head of Archives at Midleton Distillery. Carol shares some wonderful historical gems from the past and gives an insight into her fascinating role. #wordsonwhiskey________________________________________________________________________More information Our websiteWords on WhiskeyShare our podcast with friendsFacebook Twitter LinkedInYoutube LiveOur show goes out live every Wednesday at 7:30pm IST. If you want to join us then please subscribe to our Youtube channel.Show: Words on WhiskeyDate: September 30th 2020Episode: 18

John Quinn serves as global brand ambassador for Tullamore D.E.W., one of the most recognized brands in Irish whiskey, a company he has played a role in growing since his early days with Irish Distillers. In 2016, John was named Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the year by Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Awards, and in December 2018 he was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Irish Whiskey Association. In 2019, John became the first Irish whiskey global ambassador to be inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. He is a legend of Irish whiskey and the hundreds of brand ambassadors that preach the Irish whiskey gospel around the world stand on his shoulders. He was there as Irish whiskey battled for survival. He’s there today in the midst of growth that could never have been imagined in the 1970s. We can all learn from his perspective and experience. I hope you enjoy our chat. A kinder, more genuine, passionate, knowledgeable gentleman you won’t find in the world of whiskey.

I sat down with Carol Quinn, archivist for Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery. We spent a morning inside the Distiller's Cottage having a chat about the old brands and distilleries that made up Irish Distillers Ltd. Have a listen in, Sláinte.

I sat down for a chat with Ger Buckley, Master Cooper with Irish Distillers and Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland. Have a listen in!

Welcome to the Irish Distillers Tasting Club a six-part series for whiskey lovers.  Over the series we'll meet true masters of their crafts from Midleton Distillery.  From flavours and aromas, to cask selection and the wonderful stories behind each product, we will share insights into how Irish Distillers create some of the world's most enjoyed Irish whiskeys.  In episode 3, our host Ger Garland talks to Master Distiller Brian Nation about his role in producing a whiskey which is often referred to as the ‘pinnacle of Irish whiskey'. Brian joined the ranks of some legendary figures of Irish whiskey when he took over as Master Distiller. In this episode he discusses how he came to work for Irish Distillers and the craft behind the production of Midleton Very Rare.  

Welcome to the Irish Distillers Tasting Club a six-part series for whiskey lovers.  Over the series we'll meet true masters of their crafts from Midleton Distillery.  From flavours and aromas, to cask selection and the wonderful stories behind each product, we will share insights into how Irish Distillers create some of the world's most enjoyed Irish whiskeys.  In episode 4, our host Ger Garland is joined by Master of Maturation, Kevin O'Gorman. Kevin has a fascinating job sourcing casks and managing the maturation of our whiskeys. Kevin explains the range of aromatics and the depth of flavour that can be found throughout the Spot range, be it Green Spot, Yellow Spot or Red Spot. 

Welcome to the Irish Distillers Tasting Club a six-part series for whiskey lovers.  Over the series we'll meet true masters of their crafts from Midleton Distillery.  From flavours and aromas, to cask selection and the wonderful stories behind each product, we will share insights into how Irish Distillers create some of the world's most enjoyed Irish whiskeys.  In episode 5, Master Blender Billy Leighton returns to discuss one of the most innovative launches from Irish Distillers in recent years. For this episode he is joined by Distiller Katherine Condon, and alongside our host Ger Garland, they discuss how Method & Madness Irish Whiskey celebrates the skill of our masters while harnessing the insatiable curiosity of their apprentices. 

Welcome to the Irish Distillers Tasting Club a six-part series for whiskey lovers.  Over the series we'll meet true masters of their crafts from Midleton Distillery.  From flavours and aromas, to cask selection and the wonderful stories behind each product, we will share insights into how Irish Distillers create some of the world's most enjoyed Irish whiskeys.  For the final episode in this series, our host Ger Garland is joined by Master Distiller Brian Nation to discuss an iconic Irish brand, Powers Irish Whiskey. With its bold style and complex taste, Powers is all about the finer cut, and together Brian and Ger delve into the qualities that make Powers firm a fan favourite.  

Welcome to the Irish Distillers Tasting Club a six-part series for whiskey lovers.  Over the series we'll meet true masters of their crafts from Midleton Distillery.  From flavours and aromas, to cask selection and the wonderful stories behind each product, we will share insights into how Irish Distillers create some of the world's most enjoyed Irish whiskeys.  In episode 2, our host Ger Garland meets Master Blender Billy Leighton. Billy is responsible for creating iconic blends within the Irish Distillers portfolio of brands and together they take a closer look at a very special whiskey – Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.

Welcome to the Irish Distillers Tasting Club a six-part series for whiskey lovers.  Over the series we'll meet true masters of their crafts from Midleton Distillery. From flavours and aromas, to cask selection and the wonderful stories behind each product, we will share insights into how Irish Distillers create some of the world's most enjoyed Irish whiskeys.  In our first episode, host Ger Garland meets Dave Quinn, Master of Whiskey Science at Midleton Distillery. Dave takes us through the origins, character and taste of one of our most successful innovations - the Jameson Caskmates series. 

This additional episode gives insider access to the launch of A Story of Irish Whiskey. Recorded live in Dublin city centre, you will hear first-hand accounts from our craftspeople and guests in conversation with the producer, as they reflect on the history of Irish Distillers over the decades and how it now lives on as a podcast.      A Story of Irish Whiskey:  Launch Night Exclusive     Produced by LastCastMedia.com for Irish Distillers   For more information on the series go to IrishDistillers.ie Always drink alcohol responsibly.

In this special bonus episode, buried in the Irish Distillers' archives, the secrets of the ‘Punishment Book' are revealed. Find out how the workers' perk of daily grog could be stopped – a punishment that no worker would want to suffer – and why the colossal mistake made by one worker, Bill Scully, had serious consequences for the distillery. A Story of Irish Whiskey: How three families saved it from extinction Produced by LastCastMedia.com for Irish Distillers For more information on the series go to IrishDistillers.ie Always drink alcohol responsibly.

Alexandre Ricard était l'invité du matin HEC du mardi 18 décembre 2018 Quelques mots sur l'invité... Petit-fils de l’inventeur du célèbre apéritif marseillais, Alexandre Ricard n’a pas commencé sa carrière dans le groupe fondé par son aïeul. Après avoir été diplômé de l’ESCP et de la Wharton Business School, il débute en conseil chez Accenture puis Morgan Stanley. C’est à 31 ans qu’il intègre l’entreprise familiale et débute un parcours initiatique dans la holding, puis chez Irish Distillers, au duty-free en Asie et à la direction du whisky Jameson, dont il fait croître significativement le chiffre d’affaires. C’est donc avec une une forte légitimité qu’il prend la direction du groupe en 2015, avec deux ambitions majeures : la conquête de nouveaux marchés, notamment à l’international, et la transformation digitale du numéro 2 mondial des spiritueux (9 mds de CA en 2017).

Listen in to Potstilled Radio episode 10 as we sit down with Irish Distillers' Prestige Ambassador, Michael Cowman. The post Episode 10 – Irish Distillers Prestige Ambassador – Michael Cowman appeared first on Potstilled.

Ireland's Power family dominated the Irish Whiskey industry almost from the day innkeeper James Power started making whiskey behind his inn on Dublin's Thomas Street in 1791 until his descendants merged their company with the Jamesons and Cork's Murphy family in 1965 to create Irish Distillers. Powers remains one of Ireland's best-selling whiskies to this day, and is gradually being reintroduced to the world - while its history is being reintroduced to Dubliners through the Powers Quarter. It's a network of pubs around the family's old Johns Lane Distillery, which is now home to Ireland's National College of Art & Design. We'll look at that history and the Powers Quarter on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a tentative Brexit deal between Great Britain and the European Union still faces tough challenges, but is receiving support from the whisky industry. A distillery project in Northern Ireland is being scrapped a year after construction began, and a bankruptcy filing in the US could be a sign of tough times ahead for craft distillers. 

Back on the road again, and this episode comes from the New Brunswick Spirits Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick! We'll have highlights from the festival, which is now in its 23rd year, and on WhiskyCast In-Depth, we'll get the story behind the revival of Red Spot Irish Whiskey. This single pot still classic from Dublin's Mitchell & Son disappeared in the mid-1960's, and the pleas of Irish Whiskey fans were answered this week when Irish Distillers and the Mitchell family launched the modern version of Red Spot. We'll also have tasting notes for a rare Ladyburn single malt and explain just what "Christmas Cake" has to do with whisky on Behind the Label.

Kentucky's Four Roses Bourbon is marking its 130th anniversary this year, and while Al Young hasn't been there the whole time...he comes closer than just about anyone else. Last year, he celebrated his 50th anniversary with Four Roses dating well back to the brand's days under Seagram's ownership, and he's one of only three people to have a Four Roses bottling named for him. In fact, Four Roses fan Ryan McLaughlin surprised Al Wednesday night at an event in Philadelphia by bringing two bottles of that 50th anniversary bottling - one for Al to sign, and the other for them to share a glass. We'll talk with Al Young about his five-plus decades in the Bourbon business on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the Brexit battle has politicians and distillers looking at the prospect of Great Britain leaving the European Union in a "no deal" departure. We'll also have more details on the $174 million Irish Distillers expansion at Midleton, along with the arrival of this year's Northern Border Collection special Canadian whiskies and a new series of J.P. Wiser's whiskies designed to go with ice...ice hockey, that is!

  Edrington first announced plans for The Macallan's new distillery in 2012, but the planning process on what may be one of the longest distillery projects on record started well before that, and construction work alone took three and a half years. The Macallan's new home welcomed its first guests the other night, and will open for tours on June 2. We'll talk with The Macallan's Ken Grier about the new distillery and what it means for the brand's future, along with the recent move to revamp The Macallan's core ranges and last week's pair of million-dollar bids for two rare 1926 Macallans at Bonhams in Hong Kong. In the news, Diageo has named project managers for the revival of its Port Ellen and Brora distilleries. There's a report that U.S. trade officials are pressuring Great Britain to weaken protections for Scotch Whisky in a post-Brexit free trade deal, while Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled another new range of single malts and Irish Distillers is adding two new whiskies to its Method and Madness lineup.

It's St. Patrick's Day weekend, and while we cover Irish Whiskey all year-round, it's worth paying special attention to the fastest-growing segment of the whisky business this week. Waterford Distillery has been quietly laying down more than 2.3 million liters of spirit since it opened at the end of 2015, and just as he did at Bruichladdich, Waterford founder Mark Reynier is challenging many of Irish Whiskey's traditions. We'll catch up with Mark for a progress report and discuss his newest challenge - distilling whiskey from biodynamically-grown barley. We'll also hear about another newcomer to the Irish Whiskey scene, as Sabine Sheehan joins us to share the story behind Lambay Irish Whiskey - a collaboration between Cognac's Camus family and Ireland's Baring family. In the news, Irish investigators are looking for the cause of a fatal accident this week at the Irish Distillers maturation warehouses in Dungourney, and Ireland's prime minister was in Washington trying to persuade President Donald Trump to reconsider punitive tariffs on steel and aluminum imports set to take effect this week in a move that could set off a whisky-focused trade war.

  Much of whisky's early history is documented only in tales, with few written records that have survived the centuries. In some cases, though, the documents exist that can help fill in the gaps in those legends. Archivist Carol Quinn is cataloging more than two centuries' worth of documents from the distilleries that merged in 1966 to form Irish Distillers, along with rare whiskies that make up the Irish Whiskey Archive's "liquid library." Few people are ever granted access to the vault-like room that houses that liquid archive, but you'll get to go inside on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, public health activists are concerned about the potential impact of the federal tax cut on U.S. distillers that takes effect this week. Queen Elizabeth has honored one of the founders of a fledgling British whisky distillery, and a retired Kentucky distillery owner's personal stash of Bourbon is about to come on the market - more than four decades after it was distilled.

Irish Whiskey's history has been written over centuries, but Carol Quinn has the unique task of preserving the history that was actually written down. The professional archivist has spent the last five years cataloging more than two centuries' worth of historic documents, photographs, and bottles from the distilleries that joined forces in 1966 to form Irish Distillers - and she's barely getting started. The stories hidden away in the Irish Whiskey Archive tell more than just the facts and figures ... they give today's whiskey lovers a glimpse of the people who helped put Irish Whiskey on the map.

Irish Whiskey's history has been written over centuries, but Carol Quinn has the unique task of preserving the history that was actually written down. The professional archivist has spent the last five years cataloging more than two centuries' worth of historic documents, photographs, and bottles from the distilleries that joined forces in 1966 to form Irish Distillers - and she's barely getting started. The stories hidden away in the Irish Whiskey Archive tell more than just the facts and figures ... they give today's whiskey lovers a glimpse of the people who helped put Irish Whiskey on the map.

This week, we're in Ireland for the annual release of Midleton Very Rare from Irish Distillers. There's something different about the 2017 edition, though...it's made with some of the oldest casks ever used in Midleton Very Rare. We'll talk with Midleton Master Distiller Brian Nation about this year's release and the new Midleton Cask Circle club, which will give collectors and investors the opportunity to buy their own casks straight from the distillery. Midleton's maturation guru, Kevin O'Gorman, will also tell us about the newly-released Green Spot Chateau Montelena edition, which is finished in Zinfandel wine casks from California's Napa Valley. In the news, Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled yet another cask of 70-year-old single malt Scotch Whisky, this one distilled at Glenlivet in 1943 during the peak of World War II. A much younger cask of Macallan has set an apparent world record at a Hong Kong auction, and we'll talk about the impact of Brexit on the whisky business from two sides - one who sees it as a plus, and another who says it's already cost him a lot of money.

For years, whisky connoisseurs whispered about a mysterious Irish whiskey called Green Spot and begged friends traveling to Ireland to track down a bottle for them. While Green Spot nearly disappeared from the market years ago along with the other "Spot Whiskeys" from Dublin's Mitchell & Son, the Mitchell family and Irish Distillers kept the brand alive through some of Irish Whiskey's darkest days.  We'll talk with Robert Jonathan Mitchell and Robert Mitchell of Mitchell & Son about the history - and the future - of the Spots on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth.

This week, we're in Ireland for the debut of the new Method And Madness range of Irish Whiskies from Irish Distillers. The name comes from the collaboration between Midleton's veteran masters and their apprentices, and it gives us a chance to catch up on Killian O'Mahony's story. In September of 2013, we first met Killian shortly after he became Ireland's first apprentice cooper in decades under the tutelage of Midleton Master Cooper Ger Buckley. Nearly four years later, his training is nearly complete, and we'll hear from both apprentice and master on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Scotch Whisky exports rose in 2016 after three years of declines, with single malt exports reaching an all-time record. One of Scotland's largest trade unions is worried about the future of those exports after Brexit, and is demanding the British government protect the whisky industry's jobs after the UK leaves the European Union. We'll also have a sneak preview of the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin, which is about to reopen after months of renovation with a new focus...and a new name.

'In Good Cheer' goes beyond the bottle to meet the numerous personalities and the heritage involved in producing Ireland's very own liquid gold. Presenter Julie Duane who once worked in the laboratory at Irish Distillers visited Bushmills Distilleries, the oldest licensed distillery in the world in Midleton Co Cork and Co. Antrim. (1998)

This week, we'll visit the Sherry capital of the world...Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. The sherry casks that many whisky makers depend on come from Jerez, and we'll tour one of the city's cooperages - or to use the Spanish word: tonelería. The A. Páez Tonelería gets most of its business now from whisky makers, and Francisco Lozano "Paco" Romero will explain the process to us on WhiskyCast In-Depth. This week, Irish Distillers unveiled the Redbreast Lustau Edition in Jerez, which uses A. Páez casks that were first filled with Bodegas Lustau's Oloroso Sherry. We'll have that story in the news, along with more of the week's new whiskies and troubling signs of slowing whisky sales in key global markets.

In this podcast guest presenter Dave O'Sullivan from Ignition Integrated Ideas People --- he is joined  by Siobhan O'Connell Marketing Director of Business Plus Magazine and Fiona Heffernan, Head of Direct Mail at An Post to preview the big Irish marketing awards taking place in May - the AIM All Ireland Awards from the Marketing Institute and the An Post Marketing Awards. Among the brands reviewed are Eircom, Electric Ireland, Tesco Ireland, Musgraves, Lidl Ireland, Irish Distillers, Liberty Insurance and Kerry Foods.

Irish whiskey will take another step in 2015 with the first exports of Yellow Spot to the US market, still the strongest market in the world for Irish whiskey sales. While Yellow Spot is produced by Irish Distillers at Midleton Distillery near Cork, the brand is owned by Dublin-based whisky and wine merchant Mitchell & Son. Robert Mitchell is the latest family member to head up the 210-year-old business, and joins us to discuss this month's US launch of Yellow Spot, along with the global potential for Irish whiskey sales. In the news, Japan's Nikka Whisky is mourning the death of former president Takeshi Taketsuru, the adopted son of founder Masataka Taketsuru, Chip Tate is expected to announce more details on his new Texas distillery this coming week, and Laphroaig will revive its 15-year-old Islay single malt for 2015 as part of the distillery's 200th anniversary celebration.

Irish Whiskey has been leading the global growth in whisky sales for the last several years, posting double-digit gains every year. That growth is being reflected in the number of new distilleries under construction or being planned in Ireland, and distillers from both sides of the border have come together to form the Irish Whiskey Association. Peter Morehead of Irish Distillers was elected the association's first president, and joins us to discuss the state of Irish Whiskey on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, former Bruichladdich managing director Mark Reynier is getting back into the whisky business with a new distillery, Chip Tate's scheduled to return to Balcones at the end of this coming week and plans major changes while his dispute with Balcones' majority investors continues, and Springbank's owners thumb their noses at the results of the recent Scottish independence referendum with a new release honoring the losing side in that election.

Ger Buckley is the fifth-generation cooper at Ireland's Midleton Distillery, but had no one to pass the torch to. In fact, there hadn't been an apprentice cooper at any Irish distillery for nearly four decades...but Ger was able to convince Irish Distillers that the tradition needed to be kept alive for another generation. 21-year-old Killian O'Mahony has just signed on for a four-year apprenticeship...he and Ger join us for this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, we pay tribute to the late Lincoln Henderson, Buffalo Trace plans to keep honoring the late Elmer T. Lee, and the latest on this year's Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. This week's tasting notes include Wild Turkey's new Forgiven...an accidental blend of Rye and Bourbon. 

When Ireland's distillers joined forces in 1966 to merge their struggling distilleries into one company, they placed their bet on Jameson as their principal export brand. Powers became the leading whiskey in Ireland, with limited exports to the U.S. and other key markets. The bet paid off, and Jameson became the world's best-selling Irish whiskey. Now, Irish Distillers is giving the world a taste of the pot still whiskey John Ryan's family created seven generations ago. He's been in the U.S. for a series of Powers tastings, and joins us for this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a gutsy thief steals a $26,000 bottle of whisky in Toronto, Kentucky's getting ready for Derby Week, and Amrut's greedy angels are on the loose.

This week's episode was recorded on location at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the day before the 2012 Indianapolis 500. The Speedway holds a lot of memories for me, and I decided to make the trip this year for the first time in many years...and found some Scotsmen who feel the same way about Indy. We'll hear from them, and more to the point, we'll discuss the revival of another Irish pot still whiskey that's been gone for four decades. Irish Distillers has re-created Yellow Spot, one of the legendary Irish whiskies that holds a special place in the hearts of many Irish whiskey lovers. Kevin O'Gorman of Irish Distillers shares the process of reviving this classic whiskey with us.

It's St. Patrick's Day, and we're in Dublin for the annual Jameson Global Broadcast from the Old Jameson Distillery. Each year, radio stations from around the world broadcast their shows from the distillery, and you'll hear David Byrne of Irish Distillers lead them through a cask sampling of whisky from the Midleton Distillery. We'll also hear from Midleton distiller Liam Donegan and artist Paul Daly, who designed the special St. Patrick's Day Jameson bottle available only at the distillery.

The Powers family distilled whiskey for seven generations and two centuries on John's Lane in Dublin, and John Ryan is the seventh and final generation to carry on his family's tradition. While the Powers Distillery closed nearly 40 years ago, its legacy is now part of Irish Distillers, and John shares that history with us in this episode. In the news, plenty of new whiskies, awards, auctions, and a chance to buy a piece of Ponzi scheme history!

Irish whiskies once ruled the world, and Dublin was the center of Ireland's whisky industry. There are no distilleries left in Dublin, but there's plenty of whisky history to be found, along with a handful of good whisky shops and great pubs. We'll hear from Michael Hedigan, the latest in a long line of Hedigans to run the Brian Boru pub in Dublin's Glasnevin neighborhood. In the news, Irish Distillers unveils two new single pot still Irish whiskies from Midleton and a massive expansion plan for Ireland's largest distillery.