Pour Decisions

By Pour Decisions Podcast

Travelling to the best pubs, telling lies, sinking half one's and making their mothers ashamed.... more

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Pour Decisions episodes:

March 16, 2024 Green Beer, St Patrick's Day & Fire! - Pour Decisions #15
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We are in the Drink In and Dublin Bar Academy Building for Saint Patrick's Day 2024! We talk about the history behind the day, speak to Stephanie Shen the Global Brand Ambassador for The Dublin Liberties Distillery, and we taste and drink some delicious Irish treats!
Stephanie tells us some seriously wild stories both about the distillery and history of the liberties (including the mention of a wall of poop?), chats to us about her bartending past as well as some absolutely chaotic St Paddy's Dat stories involving falling into a fridge and setting a bar on fire!
This one left us speechless..
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Chapters:
00:00 St Patrick's Day
08:10 Stephanie Shen
33:04 Shamrock Snack
35:22 Redacted Naggin
37:34 Wrap Up
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Produced by Drink In Digital.
Producer: Daniel Buckley.
Camera: Agustina Parisi.
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39min
March 11, 2024 Captain What?! The Boatyard Distillery - Pour Decisions #14
Thanks for watching episode 14!
Cheers to Ciaran for having us in the distillery and bringing us up to speed on the brand and mission of Joe and The Boatyard Distillery on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh!
Ciaran told us the passion behind the brand, the mission to be a world class gin & vodka distillery, and how they are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be sustainable in the industry!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Ciaran Shannon/Captain Saucepot
04:51 Boatyard Distillery
08:23 Boatyard Design & Hospitality
13:07 Sustainability
17:12 Vodka
21:45 Room 101
24:41 Wrap Up & Goodbye
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Producer: Daniel Buckley.
Camera: Agustina Parisi.
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25min
February 23, 2024 Is This The Cheapest Pub?! Rural Fermanagh & The Linnet Inn! - Pour Decisions #13
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Cheers to Dessie from The Linnet Inn in Boho County Fermanagh for hosting us in his charming pub!
Dessie told us the history of hospitality in his family, and the importance of rural Irish pubs in the local community.
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Dessie McKenzie about the history of his pub, the fact that he is the local publican, grocer, and undertaker for his local community, there was no better man to welcome us to Boho!
The boys talk about tipping culture in America and answer all the questions, how much do you tip in America? Why is tipping a thing? Should tipping disappear? As well as that they have a sip of Swedish Aquavit and discuss the ongoing conspiracy behind Cheese Moments.
What a packed episode!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Fermanagh
05:15 The Linnet Inn & Dessie McKenzie
22:28 Tipping Culture
30:23 Pyramid of Snacks
33:05 Cheese Moments
35:52 Atlas of Alcohol
37:18 Louis Mulcahy Pottery
38:39 More Alcohol
39:53 Wrap Up & Goodbye
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41min
February 09, 2024 Brewing Irish Craft Beer - The Pour Decisions Podcast #12
Thanks for watching episode 12!
Thank you so much to Seamus and the whole O'Hara's team for welcoming us to the brewery, showing us around, and sitting down to chat!
We learned so much about the production, including the process, expanding both in Ireland and abroad, and how a kids rollerskating rink can be of use to a brewery!
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Seamus O'Hara, founder of O'Hara's Irish Craft Beers and learn about how nitrous oxide is used to create creamier beers within cans, take a tour of the brewery, and find out why he hates seeing his kegs on building sites!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Seamus O'Hara
11:29 Room 101
13:07 Wrap Up & Goodbye
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14min
January 26, 2024 Translating an Ancient Whiskey Recipe! The Pour Decisions Podcast #11
We are back for episode 11!
Thank you to Chris for having us at his safe space, Brewery Corner in Kilkenny!
We learned so much and couldn't believe just how much he has going on in his little craft beer pub, from translating complex latin into an ancient whiskey recipe to modern Jameson whiskey tastings, Brewery Corner has it all going on!
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Chris Hennessy from Brewery Corner & Aqua Vitae about his pub, hear about the ancient Book of Ossary, talk all things coffee, and discuss the incredible Ballykeefe Distillery in this weeks episode!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Kilkenny
06:57 Chris Hennessey & Brewery Corner
20:51 O'Haras Red Ale
21:19 Coffee Culture
33:32 Pyramid Of Snacks: Pepperami
36:56 Distillers On The Ditch: Ballykeefe
40:41 Wrap Up & Goodbye
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41min
December 22, 2023 The Best Christmas Present in 2023?! The Pour Decisions Christmas Podcast
Merry Christmas!

Thank you everyone who has ever watched or listened to even one minute of the show!
It's been such an amazing year so far, we thought we would celebrate with a Christmas episode! Sit back, enjoy some Irish coffees, and hear from the incredible multi-talented Whiskey Expert turned Artist Kevin Abrook!
Thank you to Kevin for coming in and bringing an incredible surprise with him!
The boys were speechless!
Kevin Abrook is a drinks industry expert with nearly 30 years experience in the business, having spent 29 years at Wm Grant & Sons.
In his career, Kevin worked across a number of wine and spirit brands including Tullamore Dew, the brand that sparked his love of whiskey. As Global Marketing Manager, Kevin relaunched the brand after its acquisition fromIrish Distillers and launched Tullamore Dew 12-Year-Old and Tullamore Dew Heritage Irish Whiskey.
Kevin has educated Consumers and Trade at numerous launch events and whisky masterclasses across the globe, as well as developing new ideas and brand concepts as part of the wider Innovation team.
Outside the drinks industry, Kevin is an accomplished artist, having undertaken several commissions, with portraits a speciality.
Check out his website to own your own special Abrook original:
www.abrookart.com
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins host a Christmas show where we learn all there is to know about Irish Coffees, Have a very special guest who brought an amazing gift, try the best mince pie in Dublin, and more presents!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Christmas
05:38 Irish Coffee
13:04 Kevin Abrook
32:42 Mince Pies
35:28 Presents
37:21 Happy Christmas!
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Producer: Daniel Buckley.
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39min
December 01, 2023 New Whiskey at Killowen Distillery! The Pour Decisions Podcast #10
Thank you for watching episode 10!
If you liked the episode, please leave a rating, it really helps us reach more people!
Thank you to Brendan for squeezing us into his busy production day at Killowen Distillery!
it was incredible to see craft producers experimenting with tradition in nw and interesting ways!
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins talk to Brendan Carty from Killowen Distillery about his production, brand new single malt whiskey, amazing poitin, and the one thing he would remove from the industry forever!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Brendan Carty
01:10 The story of Killowen
05:58 Pangur Poitin
08:59 Rum and Raisin Single Malt
12:04 The Killowen Cult
13:26 Barántúil
17:40 Room 101
19:01 Wrap Up
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20min
November 10, 2023 Pulling Pints For Over 70 Years! - The Pour Decisions Podcast #9
Thank you for watching episode 9!
Thank you to Kevin for having us in his pub and showing us the micro distillery for the day, as well as for sitting down to tell us his story and how he came to take over to keep the pubs history alive!
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down in one of the most unique and character-filled pubs in Ireland. Fearons (or Henrys) is Ronan's local and full of history. The pub was run by Henry Kavanagh for over 70 years, well into his 90s, making him at the time the oldest serving publican in the country!
The lads dive into how Kevin ended up working there, and eventually taking over, as well as a guide through the history of both Henry and his beloved bar.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Welcome to Rostrevor
07:44 Kevin & Fearons...Henrys
21:49 Northern Tayto
25:19 Mourne Dew
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30min
October 05, 2023 Dick Macks, Finn MacDonnell, & The Best Way To Travel - The Pour Decisions Podcast #8
Thank you for watching episode 8!
Thank you to Finn MacDonnell for having us in his home, pub, and brewhouse for the day, and for sitting down to tell us his story and how his family have owned Dick Mack's in Dingle for generations!
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down in one of the most iconic and best Irish pubs in the country. They chat to Finn about the history of Dick Macks, the brewery, and how to feel connected to the place you call home!
The lads also dive into the best forms of transport for drinking, and rank them by both classiness and social acceptance. This is an episode you'll need a drink for!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Welcome to Dingle
07:00 Finn MacDonnell & Dick Mack's
30:53 Drinking & Travelling
43:20 KP Nuts
46:58 Cocktails with Collins, The Daquiri
56:57 Wrap Up
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59min
September 22, 2023 An Interview with Robert & Bhagya, Founders of Rebel City Distillery - More Decisions
Thank you for listening!
Thanks to Robert & Bhagya from Rebel City Distillery for letting us in for the day and showing us around! They are creating unique and experimental spirits and bringing a fresh perspective to gin, absinthe, and beyond.
Check them out on their website:
https://www.rebelcitydistillery.com/
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Michael Cowman and Ronan Collins sit down with founders Robert and Bhagya Barrett to talk about their creative distillery, current releases, new projects, and taste some of their amazing spirits!
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21min

FAQs about Pour Decisions:

How many episodes does Pour Decisions have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.