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McAllister Irish Spirits have been in the news recently having announced a brand new distillery project in Ahascragh in County Galway. Now McAllister Spirits are back with the first release of their inaugural whiskey expressions and signature gin.
In this episode I sit down with Michael Egan, the USA National Ambassador for Kilbeggan Distilling Company and the Beam Global portfolio of Irish whiskeys. As one of the few Irish whiskey ambassadors to have worked across all 50 US States, Michael shares with us a brief look into the Irish whiskey landscape across the US through the Corona Virus pandemic and what the trends could look like beyond.
Welcome to this feature length episode of Potstilled Live - The Podcast! In this episode I am joined by Irish whiskey historian and Phd candidate, Fionnán O'Connor. As a part of his Phd he has uncovered a treasure trove of Vintage Column Still mashbills from across Ireland from the 1700's until the decline of the... Continue Reading →
Single Cask Irishman - Peated Red Ale Cask Finish - Collaboration with Dick Mack's pub in Dingle.
In this episode we sit down with the Founder of the World's Largest Whiskey Festival - Paul Kane, who brings us through the entrity of what to expect at Belfast Whiskey Week 2021.
The World's First Irish Whiskey App has gone live on both Android and iPhone bringing the world of Irish whiskey to your pocket!
In this episode we sit down with Peter Prazenka in Bratislava, Slovakia, as he takes us into the world of Irish whiskey in his home country. Having worked with a number of Irish brands to promote their portfolios across the country, Peter now works full time curating Slovakia's largest Irish whiskey selection in his Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar - The Izzi Pub. Listen in as Peter brings us through the facets of the Irish whiskey industry that excite him and his consumers as well as his tips for new entrant brands within the Slovak market.
In this episode Matt is joined by Roe & Co Master Blender, Caroline Martin ahead of her upcoming retirement as well as special guests, Lora Hemy (Head Distiller at Roe & Co Distillery) and Peter Simpson (Head Brewer at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery).
Thurs April 8th, 8pm Irish. Roe & Co. Takeover a special edition of Potstilled Live as they celebrate the 35 year career of their Master Blender Caroline Martin, with special guests Head Distiller of Roe & Co Distillery and Head Brewer of Guinness Open Gate Brewery.
In this ep of Potstilled Radio we take you into the market for Irish whiskey in Japan with Emmet Duffy, as he lets us see behind the curtain on how the Japanese are consuming Irish whiskey and what business is like in this hierarchical culture
In this ep of Potstilled Radio we take you into the German Irish whiskey market with Gearóid O'Callaghan, as he lets us see behind the curtain on how Germans are consuming Irish whiskey and what marketing is hitting home in this German speaking market.
Potstilled Radio is back with a new series where we explore the world of Irish whiskey in some of the far flung corners of the world to learn about how much do whiskey consumers globally know about the spirit of Ireland. In this episode we make our way all the way to Saint Petersburg in Russia to learn whether or not Irish whiskey is making an impact in one of the world's most famous Vodka markets!
In this episode of Potstilled Live - The Podcast, I am joined by Author, Historian and PhD. Candidate, Fionnán O'Connor, arguably one of the most knowledgable individuals on the history of Irish whiskey to speak about mixed mashbill distillations, variety in the world of poitín as well Ireland's peated future!
Hinch Distillery’s Craft & Casks is a trio of fine Irish whiskeys that up the flavour game in the segment having been finished using craft beer casks.
The Edinburgh Whisky Academy has launched their certificate in Irish whiskey. This is the most in-depth Irish whiskey course ever produced. It was authored by historian Fionnán O'Connor and Potstilled's Matt Healy.
Potstilled Live is now in PODCAST form! Take your fortnightly Irish whiskey news source on the go with you! Join myself and a new industry guest each episode as we break down the biggest news in Irish whiskey today!
Potstilled Live is now in PODCAST form! Take your fortnightly Irish whiskey news source on the go with you! Join myself and a new industry guest each episode as we break down the biggest news in Irish whiskey today!
Potstilled Live is your fornightly Facebook & Periscope Live Show that bring the latest Irish whiskey news and craic, right to your smart devices. Potstilled Live - The Podcast is the audio recorded version of the live stream shows, that allows you to catch up on the news of the indistry on the go. Each... Continue Reading →
Potstilled Live is now in PODCAST form! Take your fortnightly Irish whiskey news source on the go with you! Join myself and a new industry guest each episode as we break down the biggest news in Irish whiskey today!
Walsh Whiskey have unveiled a full product & identity rebrand of their Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey brand. A bespoke bottle and full cork, shroud and label rebrand offer a fresh new look to the whiskey range.
Join me as I sit down with William Stafford, Head Distiller of @CopelandDistill , as he tell us all about the formation of the distillery and the campaigns of Irish whiskey that they are undertaking with their unique distillery set up! Great to record and great listening! Tune in and feel free to share!
@teelingwhiskey have unveiled their first ever Dublin distilled peated single malt - The Blackpitts - which takes its name from the historic industrial malting area behind the Distillery in D8.
Join us as we sit down with Daithí O'Connell, founder of W.D. O'Connell whiskey merchants, one of Ireland's most saught after independent bottlers. Daithí speaks to us about the trials and challenges that he faced setting up his independent bottlers and what plans the future holds for him and his company.
@oconnellwhiskey have released two new cask strength whiskeys to build on their portfolio of independently bottled Irish whiskeys. Read all about their CS deliciousness inside!
Potstilled’s Whiskey of the Month July 2020 - Sliabh Liagh Distiller’s Legendary Dark Silkie. A peated blended whiskey with an incredibly interesting flavour profile.
Killowen are back with their Bonded Experimental Collection with a new Peated Islay Cask. Showcasing a light peat influence into their signature 10 year old blend
Potstilled Radio Ep Q6 with Seamus Lowry of Bushmills Distillery as he takes us through his history with the brand in Ireland, under Pernod & Cuervo and how the portfolio is developing
The Irish Whiskey Musueum launch their new online 'Lock-in' tasting sessions, taking place each Friday from 8-9pm Irish, with internactive history and tasting format. Deliveries in Dublin area only for time being.
The ballot for Redbreast's Dream Cask 28 Year old Ruby Port cask finish has now gone live. Find out all the details about this year's release and where you can sign up to be a part of the ballot here.
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Sit down with us for epsiode Q5 of the Potstilled Radio Quarantine edition, where we sit down with industry veteran John Cashman. He talks to us about his beginnings in the industry when Irish whiskey was a very different entity than it is today.
Potstilled.com's official tasting notes of Redbreast Whiskey's World Whiskey Day Dream Cask Release 2020.... Phenomenal.
Redbreast's 3rd World Whiskey Day Dream Cask Release, the Redbreast 28 year old Cask Strength Ruby Port Finish.
You think you know your Redbreast Irish Whiskey? Put your knowledge to the test with Potstilled's Ultimate Redbreast Irish Whiskey Quiz.
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Recently there have been many discussions around legislating for Irish brewers/distillers to only use Irish grown grain and I have written this to explain why I think that protectionist policies would be detrimental to the Irish whiskey industry
Each month of quarantine I am choosing my favourite whiskey to have graced my glass during that month. This month's Potstilled's Quarantine Whiskey of the Month is Writers' Tears Double Oak, a must have for any quarantine home bar
It's been a busy few months in Irish whiskey, with a lot of firsts coming to market and today is no different with @whiskeygate releasing Ireland's first ever Blended Grain Whiskey - The J.J. Corry Hanson Irish Whiskey
A whiskey's water source can often be lauded as one of the greatest differentiation points of a brand, but should a whiskey's water source be something we pay attention to? I'm here to tell you why I say, no.
Killowen Distillery, Ireland’s smallest whiskey distillery, have lauchned their third expression of the their “Experimental Bonded Series”, a 10 year-old blended whiskey finished in Mexican Tequila casks. This Cask Strength whiskey is non-chilltered and unfiltered so you can thank Killowen for those bits of cask later!