Best A Story Of Irish Whiskey Podcasts (2024)

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The Editor in Chief and The Elites (BRC S3 E13) 44:51

2h ago44:51

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan takes listeners on a journey through the world of whiskey, featuring two fascinating guests. The episode kicks off with a discussion with Mark Pruitt, the Editor-in-Chief of Whiskey Network Magazine. Mark shares his personal whiskey journey, and delves into the evolution of Whiskey Netw…

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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

18m 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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Whisky Passion on Display at The Heart Cut 34:30

1h ago34:30

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The wife and husband team of Georgie Bell and Fabrizio Leoni gave up their day jobs last year to launch The Heart Cut, an independent bottler dedicated to finding great drams from all over the world. They’ve released seven single casks so far from distilleries in Israel, Finland, Denmark, and the U.S., and did it all while Georgie was pregnant with…

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

1h 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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High Times at High West 28:36

1h ago28:36

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Utah’s High West Distillery moved production operations from its downtown Park City gastropub to a state of the art distillery in nearby Wanship. The mountaintop distillery is producing award-winning whiskies and equally winning awards for its food and bar programs. This week, High West celebrated its annual Protect The West gala to raise money for…

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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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A Tale of Tokyo and the Filmmaker (BRC S3 E12) 39:39

1h ago39:39

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Barrel Room Chronicles! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of whiskey with two distinguished guests. First, we have David Blackmore, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, who shares the fascinating story behind Glenmorangie's latest release, "A Tale of Tokyo." Later, we are joined by G…

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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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Ep47 This Just In! Dying Isn't for Everyone 1:06:33

4h ago1:06:33

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Introducing Sentaro, a Japanese protagonist no one likes, including gods and other miscellaneous immortal beings! Follow his existential crisis to escape death. Meanwhile, Miles and Cletus continue not to listen, but maybe, just maybe, we'll can all learn what "continuous" actually means by the end of it all. Critics think it's just okay—which mean…

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New Life for Dallas Dhu Distillery 45:52

16m ago45:52

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Speyside’s Dallas Dhu has been a historic site since it closed in 1983, left intact the way workers left it on the final day of production. Now, there are plans in place to revive the venerable distillery, which is owned by Historic Environments Scotland. HES has signed a deal with Murray McDavid owner Aceo Limited to resume production at Dallas Dh…

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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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A Whiskey Love Story 54:47

6d ago54:47

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Uncle Nearest Whiskey founder Fawn Weaver spent eight years researching and writing “Love & Whiskey,” the story of Nearest Green and Jack Daniel. During that time, she also launched the Uncle Nearest brand, one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands on the market, and the book also tells that story as well. We’ll talk with Fawn Weaver on this week’s…

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Changing Laws and Making History: The Story Behind Chattanooga Whiskey (BRC S3 E11) 38:52

22d ago38:52

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In this captivating episode, I sit down with Tim Piersant, one of the founding fathers of Chattanooga Whiskey, to explore the fascinating journey of reviving a historic whiskey tradition in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tim shares his personal and professional journey, detailing how he transitioned from working in retail point-of-purchase displays to bec…

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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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Ep46 ChangeMe, ChangeYou, Changelings 1:16:11

17d ago1:16:11

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This week's episode goes out to parents. Does your baby seem just a little too smart? Have they started demanding whisky more aggressively than usual? Worse yet, do they break out into song with hauntingly beautiful skills on par with Florence Welch? Well you might have a changeling on your hands. The good news is, we've got the solution! For 46 ea…

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Honoring J.P. Wiser with a Vintage Whisky 34:47

13d ago34:47

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Canadian Whisky pioneer J.P. Wiser started making whisky 165 years ago in eastern Ontario, and the brand that bears his name to this day has now released its oldest whisky ever, the J.P. Wiser’s 42 Year Old. We’ll talk with master blender Dr. Don Livermore, who created the new whisky, about Wiser, his legacy, and the new Decades Series that begins …

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Exploring Craft Beer and Whiskey with Perennial Artisan Ales and Common Ritual Whiskey 1:30:13

16d ago1:30:13

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of craft beer and whiskey with two incredible guests, Phil Wymore and Steve Nease from Perennial Artisan Ales and Common Ritual Whiskey. Join us as we explore the unique processes, stories, and flavors that make these brands stand out. Highlights: Introduction to Perennial Artisan Ales: Learn about Phil’…

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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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Touring the New Heaven Hill Springs Distillery 53:08

1M ago53:08

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Heaven Hill’s new $130 million distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky is still about six months away from being finished, but this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth, we’re getting a hard-hat preview tour from Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll. We’ll also have details and tasting notes for the new Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Collection of whiskies as well. In t…

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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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Exploring Natterjack Irish Whiskey: A Toad-ally Unique Spirit (BRC S3 E10) 43:21

23d ago43:21

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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aidan Mehigan from Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan shared the fascinating story behind the Natterjack toad mascot and how the whiskey is a blend of Irish and American flavor profiles. We discussed their award-winning Cast Strength whiskey and their plans for expansion in …

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Ep45 Godly Treasures for Mischief Victims 1:26:26

26d ago1:26:26

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It may surprise you to learn that gods, even Norse ones, aren't born wielding their favorite shiny toys. To obtain real treasure, sometimes you need to let a homeless god-fellow prank your wife. Just take a seat and listen, it will all (mostly) make sense by the end. At least, as much as any tale involving Loki ever does. And don't forget your drin…

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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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Taking a Trip on the Wilderness Trail 47:27

27d ago47:27

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Kentucky’s Wilderness Trail Distillery has grown over the last decade from a small barrel-a-day distillery to become one of the nation’s largest Bourbon distilleries. Dr. Pat Heist and Shane Baker founded Wilderness Trail as an offshoot of Ferm Solutions, their consulting business that works with distillers and brewers around the world. This week o…

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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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Leaving Laphroaig...and Islay Behind 35:14

1M ago35:14

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Barry MacAffer is leaving Laphroaig Distillery and his native Islay for a new adventure: building a malt whisky distillery in South Korea. This week on WhiskyCast In-Depth, Barry tells us why he’s making the move now and what he’ll miss most about Islay. In the news, the threat of tariffs hangs over the whisky industry again as the U.S. Presidentia…

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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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Whiskey, Hemingway, and Six-Toed Cats: A Unique Blend of Stories and Spirits (BRC S3 E9) 39:10

1M ago39:10

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Our main focus today is on Hemingway Rye, a new and exciting whiskey. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Call and Kyle Groth, founding members of this whiskey brand. We delved into their backgrounds, the origins of Hemingway Rye, and their journey in the whiskey industry.

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Dispatch from Jura 36:36

2M ago36:36

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There’s one distillery on Scotland’s Isle of Jura, and Jura master whisky maker Dr. Kirstie McCallum joins us from the island this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth. We’ll talk about Jura’s festival day as part of the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, this year’s Festival bottling, and her 25-year-long career in the Scotch Whisky industry. We’ll also hav…

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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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A Part of the Community 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Many distilleries take great pains to be involved in their surrounding communities, but Scotland’s Glen Wyvis Distillery goes to an extreme. That’s because many members of the Dingwall community are shareholders in the community distillery, which was built with a crowdfunding campaign. The distillery donates a percentage of its profits each year to…

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Big Stick Bourbon Tasting with Mike Ryan: Innovation, Craftsmanship, and Support for Our Troops 50:25

2M ago50:25

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In this episode of Beers, Bourbon & Banter, Nick and Dan are joined by a special guest, Mike Ryan, the innovative mind behind Big Stick Bourbon. Dive into the rich history and unique process that sets Big Stick Bourbon apart, including their patented method of aging bourbon in the bottle. Mike shares his journey from concept to creation, the challe…

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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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Whiskey, Witches & Music: The Christine Kammerer Story (S3 E8) 40:22

2M ago40:22

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In this episode of BRC, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Christine Kammerer, a talented artist whose whiskey journey intertwines with her passion for music and storytelling. Christine shares insights into her unique musical whiskey experiences with Whiskey and Witches, where she pairs folklore with spirits from different regions. From her beginni…

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A Debut Whisky for Ardnahoe 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Islay’s Ardnahoe Distillery has released its first single malt since the distillery opened in 2019, and we’ll talk about the journey with Scott Laing of Hunter Laing & Co. on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, longtime Glen Grant master distiller Dennis Malcolm is retiring after 63 years in the whisky business, while Oregon officials hav…

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

2M 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

2M 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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A Taste of History with Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey 1:33:58

3M ago1:33:58

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In this special episode, we sit down with Chris from the Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey to uncover the rich history behind their brand and the legendary 69th Infantry Regiment. From their origins in the Civil War to their ongoing tradition of leading the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Fighting 69th story is steeped in history and bravery. Chris shares …

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The Latest Drops from The Last Drop 43:41

2M ago43:41

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James Espey and Tom Jago founded The Last Drop 15 years ago with a goal of finding casks of rare whiskies and other spirits and bottling them. Since then, the company has been sold to Sazerac and Tom’s daughter Rebecca is now in charge, but the goal remains the same: finding those unicorn whiskies that may have fallen through the cracks…or just don…

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The Whiskey Drinkers Cognac (BRC S3 E7) 33:06

2M ago33:06

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In this episode of the Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of Martingale Cognac, a unique spirit that challenges traditional cognac norms and appeals strongly to whiskey enthusiasts. I had the pleasure of hosting David and Saoirse, brand ambassadors and part owners of Martingale, at the Double Barrel & Whiskey Shoppe in Beverly Hill…

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Ep44 Brer Rabbit Tries to Not Get Canceled 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

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Everyone loves a clever underdog story. That's why we're re-introducing your favorite African trickster! No, not Anansi. Think African American. And Southern. Yeah, that's right. Brer Rabbit takes the spotlight this week. While he treads carefully around a hungry fox, the gang crashes through brambles forged from Southern dialect, folklore traditio…

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From One Nation to Another 34:40

2M ago34:40

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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 S…

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Traverse City Tastings and Tales 38:13

3M ago38:13

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In Episode 7 of our podcast, we take a spirited journey through the flavors and stories behind Traverse City Whiskey Company. As we sample their premium whiskey selection, we discuss the unique qualities of each variety, including their bourbon, rye, and the exceptional maraschino cherries that add a touch of Michigan to our drinks. We delve into t…

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2XO: A Second Act for Dixon Dedman 36:27

3M ago36:27

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Dixon Dedman’s family history in the whisky business goes back more than a century. 2XO (for Two Times Oak) is his second act in the Bourbon business after reviving the family’s Kentucky Owl Bourbon brand in 2014. Dedman has just released the latest edition in 2XO’s Icons Series, the Kiawah Blend, named for his family’s favorite vacation spot, Kiaw…

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Whiskey, War, and Winning Recipes Inside Old Soldier Distillery (BRC S3 E6) 43:36

3M ago43:36

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In this episode of our podcast, we take a trip to the charming Old Soldier Distillery in Washington State, where history and spirits intertwine. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew, the distillery's founder, and Joe, his right-hand man, to delve into the fascinating story behind their whiskey-making venture.…

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