Best Capital Yorkshire Podcasts (2024)

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Colorado Pilot: A Virtual Visit to Laws Whiskey House in Denver, Where It All Began - Whisky Flight 23 33:08

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Laws Whiskey House (Denver, Colorado) WF0023 Welcome to a special edition of Whiskey Lore's Whisky Flights. This is the "pilot" episode (no pun intended) that I recorded as a proof of concept back in the early summer, for this theater of the mind program surrounding trips to distilleries around the globe. This is a chance to hear my original ideas …

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From A 19th Century Mill: Ahascragh Distillery Achieves a First in Irish Whisky History - Whisky Flight 0022 36:46

1h ago36:46

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Ahascragh Distillery (Ahascragh, Ireland) WF0022 From the day I first saw them post on Instagram about their conversion of a 19th Century corn mill into a distillery, I've been waiting for a chance to see it and hear the story behind it. Well, in 2022, I stopped by, but the construction was still underway and the stills had not yet arrived. Today, …

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Powerscourt: Crafting Irish Whiskeys, Historic Food Pairings in Centuries Old Splender - Whisky Flight 21 34:56

1h ago34:56

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Powerscourt Distillery (Wicklow, Ireland) WF0021 It's time to jump across the Irish Sea to check out one of the most magnificent settings for a whiskey distillery. Join me as we head to the home of Fercullen Irish Whiskey at the Powerscourt Distillery on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains. We'll hear the origin story of the distillery, the history o…

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England's Best: Visiting the Distillery Voted the Best Visitor's Experience in the UK, The Cotswolds - Whisky Flight 20 34:42

7d ago34:42

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The Cotswolds Distillery (The Cotswolds, England) WF0020 Today, we head to the largest distillery in England by volume. A distillery you may or may not have heard of - but you soon will (especially since you're listening to this show). I sit down with the brand's Whisky Brand Ambassador Rob Patchett to talk about the evolution of the distillery, it…

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Peat and Peaks: Experiencing Flavor Exploration and History at England's White Peak Distillery - Whisky Flight 19 36:17

13d ago36:17

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White Peak Distillery (Ambergate, England) WF0019 Today, I head to the southern region of the Peaks District of England to enjoy some beer and whisky made from the same brewer's yeast - thanks to a partnership between White Peak Distillery and a local brewing neighbor. White Peak has a fascinating story (and they make a lightly peated whisky, which…

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A View From the Top: The UK's Highest in Elevation Distillery - The Forest - Whisky Flight 18 35:44

7d ago35:44

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The Forest Distillery (Cheshire, England) WF0018 Join me for a visit to a distillery rich with stories, a high elevation, and a fun story of distilling on the stove to finding markets around the world. I'll chat with co-founder Karl Bond about how he and his wife Lindsay got into the spirits making business, find out about their unique location on …

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Tweed and Drams: The Borders Distillery's Embrace of a Manufacturing Heritage - Whisky Flight 17 34:57

22h ago34:57

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The Borders Distillery (Hawick, Scotland) WF0017 Today's Whisky Flight adventure takes me back to the Borderland region of Scotland and England, where we meet John Fordyce, one of the founders of The Borders Distillery. Every distillery has a story and John relates how a town built on the textile industry became the perfect spot for making whisky i…

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Tasmanian Inspiration: The Unique Birth of the Cooper King Distillery in North Yorkshire - Whisky Flight 16 32:43

3d ago32:43

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Cooper King Distillery (North Yorkshire, England) WF0016 Join me today as I chat with Chris Jaume of Cooper King Distillery. Of all of the different ways you can get interested in building a distillery, Chris and his wife Abbie found one of the most unusual paths. They were inspired to make English whisky, not by traveling north to Scotland, but in…

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From Kings to Casks: Spirits and History Mix During Our Visit to Ad Gefrin Distillery and Museum - Whisky Flight 15 36:22

5d ago36:22

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Ad Gefrin Distillery and Museum (Wooler, England) WF0015 If you know me, you know I love history. And when I can find some history I know little about, I want to immerse myself in it. Well, on my virtual trip to England, I'm about to take you to a place that is very easy to get lost in. It's a distillery that is combined with a museum and an archeo…

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Science to Cocktails: Tenth Ward Spirits' "Boss Lady" Takes Us Into a Journey of Flavor - Whisky Flight 14 32:01

5d ago32:01

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Tenth Ward Spirits (Frederick, MD) WF0014 To say Maryland and Frederick in particular have been an eye-opener is an understatement. There is quite a vibrant distilling scene in the state and it's more than just a revival of the state's historic rye whiskey heritage. Today, I walk a few steps over from our last distillery experience to visit Monica …

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Exploring Frederick: McClintock Distilling's Passion for Organic Locally Sourced Rye and Reviving History - Whisky Flight 13 33:23

12d ago33:23

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McClintock Distilling (Frederick, MD) WF0013 Back during the early days of Maryland's distilling revival, Braeden Bumpers, co-founder of McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Maryland, and his business partner Tyler decided it was time to move out of the world of brewing and pursue their passion for whiskey. During my visit, Braeden will give us a se…

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Reviving Legend: Exploring Maryland's Rye Heritage Through the Stills of Sagamore Spirit - Whisky Flight 12 33:19

16d ago33:19

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Sagamore Spirit Distillery (Baltimore, MD) WF0012 It's time to head north (just short of the Mason Dixon Line) to Baltimore, Maryland, where we're about to explore a distillery that shows is pride in Maryland Rye by only producing that one spirit. Join me as we talk with Ryan Norwood, the Director of Operations at Sagamore Spirit Distillery and lea…

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Lowcountry Legends: Exploring the Unique Spirits and Community Mission of Burnt Church Distillery - Whisky Flight 11 32:29

19d ago32:29

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Burnt Church Distillery (Bluffton, SC) WF0011 Time to head to the land of golf and beaches, right on the edge of Hilton Head Island. Let's explore the unique spirits being made at Burnt Church Distillery, learn about their mission to give back to their community, and get a feel for this beautiful facility and all it has to offer visitors. Plus I'll…

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Meet a Curiosity: Charleston's Woman Owned and Family Run Striped Pig Distillery - Whisky Flight 10 34:01

23d ago34:01

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The Striped Pig Distillery (Charleston, SC) WF0010 Time to visit my second distillery in Charleston on this trip - The Striped Pig. Winning honors as South Carolina Distillery of the Year, this woman-owned, family run distillery shows the power of having the employees being invested in the company's future. From distilling to the tour experience, t…

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Revolutionary Grains: Exploring Jimmy Red Corn and Charleston's High Wire Distillery - Whisky Flight 9 31:46

1M ago31:46

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High Wire Distillery (Charleston, SC) WF0009 This week, I'm back in my home state and taking a drive through Revolutionary War country on my way to one of my favorite U.S. cities, Charleston, SC. Not only is there a ton of history, but you'll also fine amazing food, music, and of course beaches. My host is High Wire Distilling's co-founder Scott Bl…

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Swan Neck Pot Stills and Old Cabins: Experiencing the Heritage and Craft of Leiper's Fork Distillery - Whisky Flight 8 31:58

2M ago31:58

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Leiper's Fork Distillery (Leiper's Fork, TN) WF0008 Today, let's dig into some history, as we travel to Leiper's Fork Distillery, just south of Nashville, and meet with founder Lee Kennedy. Lee is a fellow lover of history and he's done all he can to help bring some of Tennessee's heritage to his distillery - from the beautiful swan neck pot still …

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Whiskey, History, and Hills: Visiting a Tennessee Retreat Called Short Mountain Distillery - Whisky Flight 7 31:07

2M ago31:07

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Short Mountain Distillery (Cannon County, TN) WF0007 Imagine heading into the hills and taking in a 400-acre distillery property filled with relaxing activities, a restaurant, and of course a fun and informative distillery tour. That is the experience I had when I visited Short Mountain Distillery just over an hour east of Nashville. Let me introdu…

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Cocktails and Single Malt Headlines Our Visit to PostModern Distillery in Knoxville 32:50

1M ago32:50

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PostModern Spirits (Knoxville, TN) WF0006 Welcome to the reason I'm doing these whisky flights. Yes, I love history, but I also love seeing what craft distillers are doing around the globe. And one of the distilleries that made a big impression on me when I traveled through Tennessee was PostModern, thanks to a nice 3 hour chat with one of its foun…

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Visiting the Historic Castle-like Bourbon Distillery in the Heart of the Bluegrass Region 35:13

2M ago35:13

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Castle & Key Distillery (Woodford County, Kentucky) WF0005 This week our Whisky Flight takes us back across the Atlantic and down to Kentucky, the home of bluegrass, horses, Bourbon, and a unique castle shaped distillery that was the vision of a legendary Bourbon marketer and whiskey producer. Join me as I chat with Brett Connors of Castle & Key ab…

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Witnessing the Revival of a Scotch Whisky Legend During a Pre-Opening Tour of Rosebank 34:31

2M ago34:31

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Rosebank Distillery (Scotland, UK) WF0004 Way back in 2019, when I was traveling Scotland for the first time, I kept hearing the name Rosebank. For some reason, it didn't up my curiosity. But as 2021 turned to 2022, I found myself hearing the name more and more. So, when it came time to choose a distillery to focus on as I virtually take us around …

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Revisiting the Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky and Seeing It's Growth from Aqua Vitae to Whisky 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Lindores Abbey Distillery (Scotland, UK) WF0003 Join me as I fly into Edinburgh and make my way north to the Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky - Lindores Abbey. It's been a few years since I visited the distillery and back then, their spirits were still new to the world and had not aged the required 3 years to be considered whisky. But we took time t…

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Visiting Lebanon's Riachi Winery and Distillery to Learn What an 8th Generation Distiller Prizes 32:43

3M ago32:43

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Riachi Winery & Distillery (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon) WF0002 Wow, two completely different countries here on the first day of Whisky Flights - neither known for whisky - but both with craft distilleries that are working to define the flavors of their countries. As we began taking nominations for our Craft Distillery Bracketology on Whiskey Lore's Ins…

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Discovering South African Whisky on Our Very First Whisky Flight as We Visit Helden Distillery 31:39

3M ago31:39

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Helden Distillery (Parys, South Africa) WF0001 Happy World Whisky Day 2024! Today is the perfect day to release a brand new Whiskey Lore series called "Whiskey Lore's Whisky Flights." As usual, I, Drew Hannush, am expanding the boundaries of what a whisky podcast can be. For years I have traveled to distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, and the United…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 17: The Poitín Republic and a Visit to Baoilleach in Donegal 38:25

3M ago38:25

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In a rugged corner of Northern Ireland, the hills of Inishowen whisper tales of rebellion and moonlit mischief. We'll meet Patrick, a humble tailor thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with excise officers. Then learn about the defiant distillers of Inishowen use any means at their disposal to preserve their livelihood. Join me on a jour…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 16: The Rise of the Poitín Wars Plus a Visit to Bushmills 43:17

3M ago43:17

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It's hard to imagine what the whiskey industry would look like today, if a certain excise man had succumbed to the wounds he received in Donegal in 1810. The early 19th century was a critical time for Irish whiskey. The Acts of Union had united the country with an empire and new markets were open for spirits. But growing pains were the rule of the …

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Whatever Happened to the Old Time Saloon? 26:46

5M ago26:46

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In a world where branding has become paramount in the promotion of people and products, certain brands have slipped from our vernacular, or have taken on new roles. Long ago, the saloon was much more than just the domain of cowboys and gunfighters in the Old West. But for some reason, the name disappeared. It's time to delve into the history of the…

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Where Did America's Single Use Barrel Rule Come From? 32:40

6M ago32:40

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While traveling in Scotland and Ireland, I'm surprised at how many distilleries tell the story of a mighty cooper's union that lobbied for American's single use barrel rule. I've never heard a single American distillery even mention it. And when I ask them about it, I get blank stares. Let's dive into the history of coopers, find out more about the…

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The Origins of Bottled-in-Bond (2024 Updated Facts) 35:36

7M ago35:36

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Think you know the story behind the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897? Well, if you listened to the episode in Season 1 or have read any modern literature on it, prepare to be shocked. During my research for my new book The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey, I bumped into an obscure piece of information from 1895 that turns the entire narrative around Co…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 15: Ghosts of the Irish Rebellion and a Day In Belfast // McConnells 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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It seems appropriate that an episode featuring me taking a walking tour of Belfast with McConnell's Sarah Kennedy would sync up with the story of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. It was a pivital time in Irish history, when a last ditch effort was made to separate from the control of Great Britain. Its an event that would echo down through Irish histor…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 14: The Undertaker Who Kickstarted the Irish Whiskey Industry // McConnell's 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

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The names of Jameson, Roe, and Powers all have a special place in the history of the success of the Irish whiskey industry. But none of them had the power and influence in the 18th century to take their whiskey around the world. It took an Undertaker. This week, we'll meet that man who almost ruined Irish whiskey's reputation, while also setting it…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 13: Stories In Proof and Gallons // Rademon Estate Distillery Visit 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

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For distillers in the 18th Century, the challenge was not getting crushed by tax revenuers because of a lack of quality devices or understanding of what makes a gallon, something that changed often over the centuries. Listen as I dig into the history of proof and measuring volume, while we get visits from Alfred Barnard, John Quincy Adams, and I co…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 12: What Is The Oldest Distillery In Ireland? // Hinch Distillery 39:08

2y ago39:08

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When it comes to firsts and oldests in whiskey, finding a clear answer is a challenge. This week, I'll take a look at some of the criteria around determining the oldest distillery and we'll see why finding an answer is so tough. Plus, I'll continue my journey around Northern Ireland with a visit to Hinch Distillery and Alfred Barnard and his mates …

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 11: Nothing Can Be Certain Except Death and Taxes 23:05

2y ago23:05

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No one likes to pay taxes, especially distillers. And in the early days, when the government first started reaching into the pockets of farmer-distillers in Ireland, they put a serious face on tax avoidance. Yet distillers found creative ways to avoid these taxes. It's time to take a deep dive into how Ireland ended up with whiskey taxes and the gr…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 10: Thin Line Between Patriot and Pirate // Copeland Distillery 37:30

2y ago37:30

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History is fascinating. It becomes even more interesting when you look at it through more than one lens. That is what I'll be doing this week - as I look at a complicated man whose first two potential victories in the North Channel were apparently snatched away by drink. His reputation on one side was as a pirate and the other as a patriot. We'll j…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 9: Who Are The Scots-Irish and Did They Bring Us Kentucky Bourbon? // Echlinville Distillery 37:03

2y ago37:03

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First, thank you for helping Whiskey Lore Stories reach 100k downloads and helping this show reach the Top 5 percent of podcasts worldwide! This week, I'm going to go deeper into the background of the Scots-Irish. They are often credited with being the foundation of the Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey industries. It is something I've heard o…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 8: Visiting Irish Whiskey's Protest Distillery // Killowen Distillery 30:30

2y ago30:30

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Join me as I leave Ireland for my first trip to Northern Ireland and go from one of the largest distilleries to one of the smallest. Yet, even though it is small, its head distiller Brendan Carty is earning a stellar reputation as the leader of what he calls Ireland's protest distillery...Killowen. And meanwhile, Alfred Barnard leaves Dublin and he…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 7: Who Added the "e" to Irish Whiskey? // Great Northern Distillery 41:57

2y ago41:57

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Why is there an "e" in Irish Whiskey? The popular belief is that four Dublin distillers, fed up with "silent spirit" made from column stills added the "e" to the word whiskey to separate their spirit from lesser quality spirits. Say something enough times and it becomes everyone's truth. But is this really how whiskey got an "e?" I decided to dig t…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 6: Did the 1785 Malt Tax Lead To Pure Pot Still Whiskey? // Boann Distillery 38:30

2y ago38:30

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While traveling to over 40 distilleries in Ireland, there was one story I heard more than any other - about how a malt tax in 1785 created a tax avoidance scheme that resulted in the creation of Old Irish Pure Pot Still whiskey as a style. Is it true? Well, what I find is quite unexpected. Apparently there was a malt tax that led to two great whisk…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 5: The Lore of the River Boyne // Slane Distillery 37:01

2y ago37:01

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In my quest to dig into Irish whiskey history, this may be one of my favorite episodes yet. We start off with one of the great legends of Ireland - a legend tied to the area I was traveling through, the Boyne River Valley. I get to visit Slane Distillery, taste their whiskey and head over to Boann to learn the experimental side of that distillery a…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 4: Lords, Kings, Irish Whiskey, U2 and the Unforgettable Fire // Old Carrick Mill Distillery 38:07

2y ago38:07

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For centuries, the British royal crown and parliament have had a say over the distilling habits of the Irish. Where did it all start? I'll dive deep into the history to find an inception point for the control over distilling in Ireland. Meanwhile, Alfred Barnard will find his way to the largest distillery in the world and I'll make two stops on my …

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 3: An Irish Coffee; Who Was First; The Irish Powers of John's Lane 36:10

2y ago36:10

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As Sinatra said, "come fly with me" as we head to Foynes Airport in Ireland and learn how a stormy night and cold wet passengers led to one of the most iconic drinks in Irish Whiskey. We'll also follow along with Alfred Barnard and join him at the home of Powers Whiskey. And I'll continue my journey through the modern distilleries of Ireland with a…

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 2: Father Mathew; John Jameson at Bow Street; Tullamore DEW 31:01

2y ago31:01

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Time for episode 2 of my journey through Ireland, along with Alfred Barnard's historic trip to John Jameson & Son's famous Bow Street Distillery, and the story of a man who will turn your impression of the Irish and their love affair with drink on its head.By Travel Fuels Life, LLC

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Irish Whiskey Pt. 1: Introduction to the Stories, Journeys, Myths, and Legends 18:05

2y ago18:05

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Welcome to Season 6! Join me for three amazing journeys into Irish whiskey. We'll go back to the very origins of the spirit, see it rise to become the most popular whiskey in the world, and trace its from its fall to rebirth. We'll also follow a 19th century writer on his historic journey to the Irish distilleries of the first boom. And I'll share …

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The Rattlesnake King and Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey 32:18

2y ago32:18

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Today, we demand a certain amount of transparency with our food stuffs. But in the 19th Century when it pertained to patent medicines, everything was a cure-all! Even whiskey! Hear the story of an enterprising distiller who decided his product was so good, it could cure just about anything. And he even got the government believing his marketing. Th…

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The Oregon Trail and the Legend of Blue Ruin 33:06

2y ago33:06

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Campbeltown: The Whisky Capital of the World? (Part 2) 36:19

2y ago36:19

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The question remains, who is the real whisky capital of the world? Was it Peoria, Illinois or Campbeltown, Scotland. Well, in this episode, I will draw a conclusion, but before I do that - I'll give you a better understand of just how big the "wee toon" as it was known, got to be. I'll also talk about the ghost that haunts Glen Scotia, the mysterio…

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Campbeltown: The Birth of a Whisky Capital (Part 1) 31:06

2y ago31:06

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Step back to the very origins of scotch whisky, to an area that was once hailed as the Whisky Capital of the World. We'll track the first Gaels from Ireland, meet the Lord of the Isles, and learn about a town that was one an ancient capital of Scotland called Dalruadhain, evolved into Lochend, and then boasted the largest collection of distilleries…

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The Whisky Trust: Who Killed The Trust? (Part 3) 36:58

2y ago36:58

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In the powerful conclusion to this story about Joseph Greenhut's Whisky Trust, an infernal instrument of death is set to be deployed at one of the Distillers and Cattle Feeders Company's greatest rival distilleries and the conspirators are brought before the court. And we find out why the Whisky Trust wasn't really a whisky trust after all. And lat…

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The Whisky Trust: Greenhut, Sherman, and the Chicago Holdout (Part 2) 35:03

2y ago35:03

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The quest for a solution to overproduction of whisky soon turns into a vehicle bent on total domination of America's alcohol industry. At the center of this quest is the president of the infamous Whisky Trust, Joseph Greenhut. His success is so great during the first year, that he soon becomes emboldened to ratchet up the pressure on his biggest ri…

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The Whisky Trust: Making of a Monster (Part 1) 27:09

2y ago27:09

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Join me for an epic mini-series as we investigate one of the darkest chapters in the history of whisky - the age of the Whisky Trust. Built to help control and out of control industry, the Distillers and Cattle Feeder Trust started simply enough, with a goal of stopping the mass overproduction of alcohol. But soon greed took hold of its founders an…

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