Podcasts about midleton distillery

Ireland's largest distillery is celebrating 200 years since the original Midleton Distillery opened in 1825, along with the 50th anniversary of the “new” Midleton, which replaced the original distillery in 1975. Master Distiller Kevin O'Gorman joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth with details on two new whiskies commemorating the anniversaries. In the news, Old Elk is getting new ownership and a new home in Ohio, while the Dublin Liberties Distillery is shutting down because of the headwinds facing the Irish Whiskey industry. 

In der 43. Episode von Irish Whiskey News Deutschland schließen Jason und Neil die Serie über die Midleton Distillery ab und stellen die heutige New Midleton und ihre jüngere Geschichte vor. Daneben gibt es Neuerscheinung, unter anderem aus der Old Midleton Distillery, sowie News von der Grünen Insel.

In der Februar Episode von Irish Whiskey News Deutschland widmen sich Jason und Neil der Midleton Distillery. Im ersten von zwei Teilen über Irlands größte Brennerei werfen sie einen Blick in die spannende Geschichte der Marken Jameson und Powers. Dazu gibt einen Überblick der neuesten Whiskeyveröffentlichungen sowie News aus Irland.

Join me for My Midleton Distillery Garden Chat with Barry Chandler, Dan Pennington, Paul Costello and Mark Lonergan. I set up a marquee out my back garden over Xmas 2024. The lads called up, Dan was on BBQ duty, I made Belfast Coffees, we had a ball. I asked Midleton Master Blender Dave McCabe for a sample set from the Midleton blending lab. He very graciously sent me an amazing array of aged whiskeys, that he was working on at the time. Midleton Distillery have vast depths of amazing liquids maturing quietly. It was amazing to get a little peak behind the curtain, of what whiskeys they have in store for the future. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: www.boanndistillery.ie www.killowendistillery.com  Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 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 really hope you listening in to our chat. Laurie

East Cork has plenty to offer when it comes to places to visit, stay and eat. You have resources like the Midleton Distillery, Fota Wildlife Park, Cobh and Spike Island.What makes East Cork so special? And what can we do to showcase it more and is East Cork overlooked compared to the West?Joining Kieran to discuss are Michelle Russell, Marketing manager of Spike Island Tours, David Byrne Director of Midleton Campus and Lynda McSweeney, Head of Education at Fota Wildlife Park.

This week, Stub gives a quick review of new music from Gabrielle and Wade Bowen, chats a bit about his quick trip to Cork, Ireland to visit the Midleton Distillery and do some film work for his mate The London Barkeep, and provides some tasting notes on a new Red Breast Irish Whiskey offering. If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please Please PLEASE rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. It helps other lushes like you find our podcast and to build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Cheers, mates!

O'Shaughnessy Distilling master distiller Brian Nation arrived in Minneapolis nearly three years ago after leaving Ireland's Midleton Distillery, and it's been an interesting transition. We'll catch up with Brian and learn about the new Keeper's Heart 21-year-old Irish single malt coming later this summer on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Beam Suntory has changed its name to Suntory Global Spirits, while Buffalo Trace takes a look at global expansion with its first home place in London. 

Tasting Notes:  As we approach St. Patrick's Day I can't think of a better premium Irish Whiskey to take another look at today. Made with a portion of unmalted barley, as well as a portion of sherry cask aged whiskey, Redbreast is the superlative Irish whiskey. It somehow manages to pack MASSIVE flavor, but retain a lightness and drinkability that almost no other whiskey can claim. Sweet grass and hay aromas along with light oak, citrus and tropical fruit dominate the nose. One the palate, the combination of rich malt, light citrus, and gobs of delicious fruit with a sherry-inflected finish is all the celebration you need this St. Patirck's Day. Midleton Distillery on the southern coast does it right and has been for a long time.

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 Chat with Barry Crockett at the silent North Mall Distillery in the heart of Cork City. This is a cracking episode. What an amazing chance I got, to record with one of the most significant distillers of the modern era. Barry took over as Master Distiller from his father Max Crockett, at the old Midleton Distillery; at the time when the New Midleton Distillery was in the planning and commissioning stage in late 1970's Ireland. I got to ask him about that time on this podcast. But we spent an afternoon strolling around the remnants of what was North Mall Distillery and discussing his research into his recently released book 'Wise's Irish Whiskey', which he co-wrote with Stephen D'alton.  Link for Wise's Irish Whiskey book by Barry Crockett & Stephen D'alton: https://www.corkuniversitypress.com/9781782055754/wises-irish-whiskey/ 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 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 What an honour, I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie

What do you call a distillery with no brands of its own? A contract (or custom) distiller creates whiskies for its clients, and many of Kentucky's largest distillers have often sold excess capacity by distilling for others. Bardstown Bourbon Company pioneered the current wave of contract distillers in Kentucky, and co-founder David Mandell is now one of the partners behind the new Whiskey House distillery. It will focus exclusively on custom distilling for its clients, and David Mandell will explain why on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Midleton Distillery's brand-new visitors center is closed after this week's flooding caused extensive damage, while time is running out to avoid a return to tariffs on exports of American whiskies to Europe.

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  

Welcome back to another episode of the NeighbourFood Podcast! Today we have a treat in store for all the whiskey aficionados out there. Our guest is Eric Ryan, a true expert in the world of whiskey, a historian with an unrivaled knowledge of Irish whiskey's captivating past. He is going to take us on a deep dive into the treasures of our national spirit. Today Eric works with as the Powers Distiller, Maturation & Innovation Specialist at Midleton Distillery. He studied an Msc in Brewing and Distiling in Heriot-Watt University and then went head first into Irish whiskey distilling working a distillery operator since 2010 with Midleton and been working in the world famous distillery ever since. He is regular contributor to Irish Whiskey Magazine and was secretary of of Cork Whiskey Society for some time and also curated and ran the Cork Whiskey Walk before taking up his current role as the Powers Distiller.Get ready for a fascinating synopsis of the timeline of Irish whiskey, starting from the 6th century Irish monks who first distilled the "water of life." We are going to learn how this spirit has evolved over the centuries, from its humble beginnings to the thriving distilling scene we know and love today.We'll also tackle the question of whether whiskey was indeed invented in Ireland or if its origins lie elsewhere. ….and learn about key events and figures that shaped the industry, with captivating anecdotes and stories from the past.But it doesn't stop there! Because Eric also guides us through the evolution of Irish whiskey production techniques, highlighting the innovations and changes that have occurred over time. We'll also explore the impact of prohibition and other historical events on the Irish whiskey industry, understanding how these challenges shaped its trajectory and what it took to overcome them. And of course, this whole time we have some delightful and intriguing fun facts guaranteed to capture your attention and leave you thirsty for more knowledge about this beloved spirit.Lastly, we unravel what truly sets Irish whiskey apart from other renowned whiskies around the world. Is it a matter of historic roots, provenance, and ingredients? Or is it the result of techniques, methods, and good marketing? Eric will provide us with his expert insights on this.So stay tuned, as we embark on this incredible journey into the heart and soul of Irish whiskey, guided by the expertise of Eric Ryan.Find out more about Eric onInstagram @ericwilliamryanTwitter @ericwilliamryanPowers WhiskeyInstagram @Powers_Whiskeywww.powerswhiskey.comIrish Whiskey Magazinewww.irishwhiskeymagazine.comCork Whiskey Societyhttps://corkwhiskeysociety.wildapricot.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil speaks to Alina living in emergency accommodation, Cllr. Ken O'Flynn on modular homes, and Ger Buckley – master cooper at Midleton Distillery. Tune into the Neil Prendeville Show weekdays from 9am on Cork's RedFM.

Join me for My Street Chat with Master Distiller Brian Nation from O'Shaughnessy Distillery in Minnesota. Brian has recently moved to the US with his family, after a long and distinguished career with Midleton Distillery. Their new brand, Keepers Heart Irish + American whiskey, has just been released in Ireland and Brian joined me outside The Shelbourne Bar for a Street Chat on MacCurtain St in Cork City, as part of Cork Whiskey Fest 2023.  We had a great laugh being heckled and interupted by whiskey celebrities down for the festival, kids, cars........and we even got a wee tune in! Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon 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

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.

Midleton Distillery Tasting w/ Simon Nicolian Whisk(e)y Wednesday Feb 22nd 2023

Join me for My 2nd Chat with Carol Quinn, Midleton Distillery's resident archivist.  Carol is the person that the IDL people come to, whenever they want to develop a new label or advertising campaign. She holds the keys to the extensive archives that have been passed down from all of the companys that now make up Irish Distillers  - Powers, Jameson, Redbreast, Cork Distillers Company etc. Her depth of knowledge is extensive and I always enjoy learning from Carol. I hope you enjoy the chat, Sláinte.

Phil Steger distills his single malt in the Scottish tradition at Minnesota's Brother Justus Distilling, but he's an outlier in the American Single Malt community. That's because he believes the TTB's proposed standards for American Single Malts would keep him from making his whisky the way he thinks is best. He'll tell us why on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth, and he'll also explain his unique process for "cold-peating" his whiskies. In the news, Ireland's Midleton Distillery is expanding again with a new €250 million distillery adjacent to the current facility. We'll also explain what happens to the royal warrants held by several whisky makers following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

In episode 5 of our second series, I talk to two coopers working in different areas of the Irish whiskey trade. Wood is such an important part of the whiskey making process and without good quality casks we would not have all the wonderfully diverse brands of whiskey available to try. Ger Buckley probably needs no introduction. He is a 5th generation cooper working at Midleton Distillery and has been a great ambassador for the distillery and Irish whiskey in general. I was struck by his wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for art of coopering, I have no doubt you will enjoy our conversation. In the second part of this episode we get an alternative viewpoint from a fairly new cooperage and their lead cooper Ian Leonard. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel opened their premises in Newbridge last year and are already servicing dozens of distilleries and whiskey bonders around the country. It was a refreshing turn in the conversation to hear about a new company hitting the ground running and I have no doubt the company will go from strength to strength. Many thanks to everyone who helped in getting this podcast recorded, and special thanks to Ger and Ian for taking time out of their busy schedules. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/celtic-whiskey-pod/message

This Thursday will be Brian Nation's first St. Patrick's Day outside of Ireland. The veteran distiller joined O'Shaughnessy Distilling in Minneapolis last year after years at Ireland's legendary Midleton Distillery, and as he tells us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth, "it was a cold winter." Brian and his family survived the cold, though, and he joined us from their spring break vacation in a much warmer Arizona. In the news, Kentucky lawmakers are a step closer to protecting private barrel picks, while Bardstown Bourbon's founders have cashed out in a private equity sale. Diageo will invest millions to build a new carbon-neutral Crown Royal distillery in Ontario, while the spirits giant paid a £1.2 million GBP fine in Scotland for violating environmental laws over a six-year period. We'll also look at one more aspect of sustainable distilling...what to do with the leftover spent grains when the cattle farmers don't need them.

On this episode the guys dig in to the famed Midleton Distillery and realize very quickly they know nothing about Irish whiskey (besides the fact that Jameson is really good to shoot).  Also, Anthony makes a cucumber based cocktail using 18 year old Jameson because why not? Pours of the Day:  Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett (2021 Release), Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release (2021 Release), Method and Madness Single Pot Still Finished in Chestnut Casks Matured in Sherry & American Barrels Cocktail of the day:  The Irish Maid2 Slices of Cucumber (plus more for garnish)2oz Jameson 1/2oz St. Germain Elderflower Liquer3/4oz Simple Syrup3/4oz Lemon JuiceMuddle cucumber in the bottom of a shaker.  Add remaining spirits and fill shaker with ice.  Shake, and strain into an ice filled cocktail or high ball glass.  Garnish with fresh cucumber slice.  Thanks for listening!  Please rate, and follow.  And like you do with all whiskey, please share with your friends!

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!

Kevin O'Gorman took up the baton as Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery in July 2020. This special episode of A Story of Irish Whiskey retraces Kevin's journey to Master Distiller. Beginning with his experiences of growing up on a farm in Co. Cork to his first impressions when he walked through the doors in Midleton in 1998, Kevin reflects on the moments and memories that have shaped him and brought him to where he is today.  

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!

John Campbell shocked the Scotch Whisky world a couple of months ago when he disclosed his plans to leave Islay's Laphroaig Distillery after 27 years, with the last 16 as distillery manager. At the time, he wouldn't say what his future plans were...but now, he's joined the young Lochlea Distillery as its production director and master blender. John's very first interview after confirming the move was with WhiskyCast, and you'll hear it on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth! In the news, Scotch Whisky distillers raised more than £2.5 million for organizations helping troubled Scottish youth with The Distillers: One of One auction Friday. We'll have the details, along with news on supply chain shortages affecting the whisky industry, plans for a new visitors centre at Ireland's Midleton Distillery, and a delay in expansion plans for another Irish distillery because of something a critic compared to "Rapunzel's Castle."

News und Informationen finden Sie in unserem Shop auf https://www.whisky.de/whisky/aktuelles/nachrichten.html 00:00 Whisky.de News 00:15 Johnnie Walker bringt Masters of Flavour und Keep Walking-Film raus 01:03 John Campbell ist neuer Production Director und Master Blender der Lochlea Distillery 01:31 Bruichladdich erhält 2,65 Mio. £ für Wasserstoff-Energietechnologie 02:06 Neu: Old Particular Single Cask Reihe 02:51 Ballykeefe Distillery präsentiert ihre ersten Single Malts 03:25 Midleton Distillery wird für 13 Mio. € renoviert 04:03 Neu: Bushmills 27 Jahre Bourbon Cask wird nächste Abfüllung der Causeway Collection 04:27 Woodford Reserve kündigt Master's Collection Winter 2021 an 05:20 St. Kilian präsentiert 2 limitierte Grave Digger Single Malt Editions 05:50 Neu: Werder Whisky Limited Edition 2021/22 06:19 Whisky.de Live Tasting Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene am 26.12. und 27.12.2021

Brian Nation is best known for his work as Master Distiller at Ireland's Midleton Distillery, and he shocked Irish whiskey lovers when he stepped down nearly a year ago to join the startup O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Covid kept him from making the move with his family until a couple of weeks ago, so he did much of his work remotely from Ireland with occasional trips to Minnesota. Now, the distillery is complete along with Brian's first batch of Keeper's Heart Irish + American Whiskey, a blend of Irish Single Pot Still and grain whiskies with American Rye whiskey. He joined us from the distillery for our #HappyHourLive webcast the other night, along with J. Rieger & Co. co-founder Ryan Maybee. The Kansas City distillery is releasing its first Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey this week, and it's the first whiskey legally distilled in Kansas City since the end of Prohibition.

Join me for My Chat with Derek Cronin, apprentice cooper to Ger Buckley, Head Cooper in Midleton Distillery. Derek is a qualified carpenter, a chippie, and he started his coopering apprenticeship in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic. I visited himself and Ger to see how it's all going so far. I wasn't disappointed. Have a listen in 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

The Gentlemen begin an epic journey, drinking and discussing whisky from around the world!This week they begin their journey in Ireland!Drams Tasted: Tyrconnell Single Malt, Tyrconnell 10 Madeira Cask, Tyrconnell 16, Green Spot Chateau Montelena, Yellow Spot 12, Kinahan's 10, Bushmills 10, Bushmills 21, Auchentoshan Three Wood

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

Join Marco, Tom and Will as they saw their way through the French action flick Earth and Blood. Tom also creates his own brand of chaos with a review of the Method and Madness Whiskey from the Midleton Distillery. Earth and Blood stars Sami Bouajila, Samy Seghir, Sofia Lesaffre and Eriq Ebouaney. Directed by Julien Leclercq. Available on Netflix (MA)

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. This week in episode 4 of Words on Whiskey, we are delighted to be joined by Kevin O'Gorman, newly appointed Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery who will be talking about his many roles distilling and crafting such iconic Irish whiskeys like Midleton Very Rare, Redbreast, Powers and Jameson. ________________________________________________________________________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: June 24th 2020Episode: 4

This week I caught up with Eric Ryan - a man with a remarkable range of experience, knowledge and historical interest in whiskey and especially whiskey from Cork in the south of Ireland, where we’re both from. Eric is a founding member of the Cork Whiskey Society, founder and host of the Cork Whiskey Walk, which I was lucky enough to join Eric for last year, and he applies his brewing and distilling knowledge working at the Midleton Distillery. While the county of Cork may be most well known in the whiskey world as the home of the Midleton distillery which produces Jameson and Redbreast and Powers and myriad other spirits, there are hundreds of years of ups and downs, fortunes made and fortunes lost, amalgamations and consolidations that have led us to the present whiskey landscape in Ireland and Cork has been right at the centre of it for more than 400 years. This history of Cork and the history of Cork whiskey are one and the same and they make for fascinating stories. Eric and I could have chatted for days such are the number of stories he has and the number of rabbit holes we could have gone down, but we managed to keep the conversation to a reasonable time.

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 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. 

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.

As someone who grew up in a “Powers house” - that is, a house that stocked a bottle of Powers “just in case” (in case of what was never made clear) I have come to understand the enduring love that people have not just for Powers whiskey, but for the Powers brand.   It is a storied brand, a beloved brand, a part of Irish history and an integral part of Irish whiskey past, present and hopefully future.   This enduring love for Powers started with the Powers family, the decisions they made, the way they treated their employees and the large imprint they left on their communities and country.   It may be more than 220 years since James Power first distilled his eponymous whiskey in John’s Lane in Dublin, and though his whiskey and the entire industry saw their fair share of ups and downs since then, demand for Powers is growing globally and I wager that the reason for this growth is bigger than the whiskey alone.   In this episode of Stories & Sips I share some of the stories I learned from my day with Carol Quinn, Irish Distillers Archivist at the Midleton Distillery where we pored over Powers memorabilia and whiskeys dating back more than 100 years to understand why we are still fascinated and excited by a brand and a whiskey that could have been left in the annals of history, yet today is going from strength to strength.   Sláinte.

On a warm summer's day last year, my buddy Omar Fitzell from thatsdramgood.com and I managed to talk our way into the famed Distiller's Cottage on the hallowed grounds of the Old Midleton Distillery (now silent). This is the cottage where Midleton Master Distiller Emeritus Barry Crockett was born. Today it is home to the Irish Distillers Archive and hosts the members of the Midleton Cask Circle, a club for purchasers of casks of Midleton whiskey. We sat, we sipped, we told stories and we somehow managed to drag ourselves out again (before they threw us out) after sampling some of the greatest whiskeys produced in the Midleton Distillery.

A county in Ireland that five years ago didn’t have a single distillery is an unlikely location for some of the greatest innovation in the Irish whiskey world today, but a small county in the sunny south east of Ireland is leading a whiskey revolution. In this second episode of 2019, we’re off to Waterford. We’re heading due East from the last episode where we went behind the scenes at the old Midleton Distillery. This week we’re an hour’s drive from Midleton in a county whose name and capital city to most Americans and especially to generations of Irish Americans is synonymous with the famous crystal that for years was the standard gift for weddings. But the county is making a fast name for itself in the whiskey world. We examine that in this week's episode exploring Waterford Distillery, Blackwater Distillery, Henry Downes Bar and Revolution Bar.

Welcome to Episode 18 of Stories & Sips, the final episode from my whiskey trip to Ireland late last year and the first video of 2019. I’m especially excited to bring this episode to you as I sharing what was for me a highlight of 2018. This week we're going to the Midleton distillery in Co.Cork, Ireland for a very special behind-the-scenes experience.

This time around, we're in Columbia, South Carolina for The Great American Whiskey Fair. We'll talk with local distillers creating unique whiskies with local grains, and we'll also look at a global issue: the potential impact of climate change on the whisky industry. Researchers have been looking at the impact of global warming on barley production for beer, but they also see a serious problem for whisky distillers, too. In the news, Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard is planning another expansion at Midleton Distillery and the rest of its facilities in Ireland to meet projected demand, and we'll have the latest on new whiskies and executive changes, along with a tribute to one of whisky's quiet giants.

This time around, we're on location at the New Brunswick Spirits Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick...and if you think we get around a lot, spare some sympathy for Distell's Andy Watts. He spent 38 hours traveling to Fredericton from his base in South Africa, where he oversees production and quality control for Distell's whisky distilleries in South Africa and Scotland. Earlier this year, Andy stepped aside from his longtime role as distillery manager for Distell's James Sedgwick Distillery to take up his new position...and spend a lot more time traveling around the world. We'll catch up with him on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, police in Paris are trying to find the burglars who stole nearly $800,000 in rare whiskies during a break-in at La Maison du Whisky. Scotch Whisky producers lost their 5-year-long legal battle to stop the Scottish government from implementing minimum pricing for alcohol sales, and the government in Edinburgh has given the backers of a new malt distillery in Inverclyde more than a million dollars in grant funding. We'll also have details on a couple of rare Canadian whiskies that have some Canadians hip-checking each other in the aisles at retailers, along with the latest Irish Oak-finished whiskey from Midleton Distillery and much, much more...on this special episode from New Brunswick!

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 is the fastest growing segment of the worldwide whisky market, and Midleton Distillery is the largest in Ireland. Even running 24/7 isn't enough to meet global demand for Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Paddy, and the other whiskies distilled at Midleton. Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard is investing $265 million to expand Midleton, and dedicated the distillery's new stillhouse with a housewarming party on September 4, 2013.

More from Whisky Live Paris in this special episode...we'll hear from David Roussier of France's Distillerie Warenghem, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. Ann Miller of Aberlour tells us about the latest release for France's most popular single malt, and we'll hear from Michael Urquhart of Gordon & MacPhail, Doug McIvor of Berry Bros. & Rudd, Daryl Haldane of Highland Park, and catch up with an old friend...Midleton Distillery cooper Ger Buckley.

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.

This is a big weekend on Islay, and not only because it's the first weekend of the Islay Festival of Malt & Music. Bruichladdich is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its 2001 revival this weekend, and we'll look back at the last 10 years with managing director Mark Reynier and the Bard of Bruichladdich, singer-songwriter Robin Laing. Midleton Distillery cooper Ger Buckley tells us about the centuries-old art of making barrels by hand, and shows us in the debut of WhiskyCast HD, a new series of video podcasts. We'll also hear from the Spirit Journal's F. Paul Pacult and Euan Shand of Duncan Taylor.

Ger Buckley is a 5th generation master cooper at Midleton Distillery, and one of only four coopers working at whiskey distilleries in Ireland. He demonstrates some of the tools and techniques handed down over centuries of barrel making.