S2 Ep6: The Tasting Club – Powers 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.

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S2 Ep5: The Tasting Club – Method and Madness 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 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.

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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
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