A Story of Irish Whiskey
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A Story of Irish Whiskey from Irish Distillers Season 1: A Story Of Irish Whiskey How three families saved it from extinction. A five-part series brought to you by Irish Distillers on the rise, fall and rise again of Irish whiskey on the world stage. Tracing the story of Irish whiskey's meteoric rise in the 1800s to its fall in the aftermath of revolution and wars in the 20th century to finally its renaissance in the 21st. With a cast of colourful, innovative and fearless characters from the three main Irish whiskey families - the Jamesons, Powers and Murphys - experience this story of Irish whiskey as never before. Season 2: Tasting Club 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. Season 3 - A Perfect Blend A Perfect Blend is a new Irish whiskey podcast mini-series that shines a light on the remarkable partnerships at the heart of our craft. Our guests will reveal the secrets to their art as we delve into what motivates and inspires them. In each episode, people with a shared passion from the world of whiskey come together to talk about the journey that lead them to becoming masters in their field. Join us as they celebrate their calling, their craft and the power of collaboration. Brought to you by Irish Distillers. Season 4 - A Story of Irish Whiskey - Bonus - The Making of a Master Distiller 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. Season 5 – Community Spirit Community Spirit is a new three-part series from Irish Distillers that shines a light on the communities the company is proud to be part of. From Midleton in Co. Cork to Dublin’s inner city, we hear from the founders of three remarkable community groups who all go above and beyond to make a real difference. In the series, we meet Proinsias Ó’Tuama of Clean Coasts Ballynamona, Evanne Kilmurray of Inner City Enterprise and Kevin Aherne of fEast Cork as they share stories of how their respective passions for the environment, helping others and supporting local producers helped spark collective movements that deliver positive impact within their locality and beyond.
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S3 Ep3: A Perfect Blend - Episode 3 - Sustained Excellence
A Story of Irish Whiskey
06/24/21 • 20 min
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.
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.
S3 Ep2: A Perfect Blend - Episode 2 - Distilled Wisdom
A Story of Irish Whiskey
06/24/21 • 19 min
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.
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.
S3 Ep1: A Perfect Blend - Episode 1 - The Cooper's Eye
A Story of Irish Whiskey
06/24/21 • 21 min
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.
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.
S5 Ep3: Community Spirit - Episode 3 - fEast
A Story of Irish Whiskey
07/11/23 • 14 min
In episode three, Kevin Aherne, chef and founder of Sage restaurant in Midleton, Co Cork shares how his passion for East Cork and its talented local producers led him to establish fEast, a week-long food and drinks festival showcasing and celebrating the best the East Cork region has to offer.
S5 Ep2: Community Spirit - Episode 2 - Inner City Enterprise
A Story of Irish Whiskey
07/11/23 • 16 min
In episode two, Evanne Kilmurray discusses her work as CEO of Inner City Enterprise (ICE), a not-for-profit organisation in Dublin City that offers supports to unemployed people, young people and budding social enterprises to start and develop their own successful businesses.
S5 Ep1: Community Spirit - Episode 1 - Clean Coasts
A Story of Irish Whiskey
07/11/23 • 16 min
In our first episode, we meet Proinsias Ó’Tuama, founder of Clean Coasts Ballynamona, a group from East Cork made up of local community volunteers who give up their time to protect and care for Ireland's waterways, coastline, ocean and marine life.
S2 Ep6: The Tasting Club – Powers Irish Whiskey
A Story of Irish Whiskey
03/02/20 • 11 min
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.
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.
S2 Ep5: The Tasting Club – Method and Madness Irish Whiskey
A Story of Irish Whiskey
03/02/20 • 18 min
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.
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.
S2 Ep4: The Tasting Club – The Spot Range
A Story of Irish Whiskey
03/02/20 • 14 min
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.
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.
S3 Ep4: A Perfect Blend - Episode 4 - The Art of Storytelling
A Story of Irish Whiskey
06/24/21 • 20 min
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.
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.
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How many episodes does A Story of Irish Whiskey have?
A Story of Irish Whiskey currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does A Story of Irish Whiskey cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A Story of Irish Whiskey?
The episode title 'S5 Ep2: Community Spirit - Episode 2 - Inner City Enterprise' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Story of Irish Whiskey?
The average episode length on A Story of Irish Whiskey is 16 minutes.
When was the first episode of A Story of Irish Whiskey?
The first episode of A Story of Irish Whiskey was released on May 14, 2019.
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