A Story of Irish Whiskey

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.  

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.  

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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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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.  

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.