Whiskey Chats

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Whiskey Chats episodes

June 13, 2020 My Chat with Nick Ryan from The Irish Whiskey & Spirits Institute and Thomond Gate Whiskey
Join me for My Chat with Nick Ryan from The Irish Whiskey & Spirits Institute and Thomond Gate Whiskey. I recently completed a WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Lvl 2 award in Spirits course with Nick and wanted to share the experience, so I asked Nick to come on the podcast for a chat about it. Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte
51 min
June 09, 2020 My Chat with Cork Whiskey Society founding fathers - Eric Ryan & Liam Murray
Join me for my chat with Eric Ryan & Liam Murray who founded the Cork Whiskey Society. We chatted about how they came to form the society, interesting tastings they have put on over the years and also about the societies cask program. Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte
46 min
June 03, 2020 My Chat with Stephen Randles from The Currach Whiskey, Ornabrak Gin and Kalak Vodka
Join me for My Chat with Stephen Randles from Origin Spirits. He represents The Currach Whiskey, Ornabrak Gin and Kalak Vodka. All three of these products are really unique in their sector and I wanted to find out more about them from Stephen. My drops of the day were: Kalak Single Malt Vodka, Kalak Single Malt Peated Vodka, Ornabrak Single Malt Gin, The Currach Single Malt Atlantic Kombu Seaweed Cask Irish Whiskey, The Currach Single Malt Atlantic Kombu Seaweed Founders Cask Strength Irish Whiskey. Have a listen in and join us for a drop! Sláinte
1 hr 6 min
May 27, 2020 My Chat with Willie Murphy aka Pot Still Will
Join me for my Chat with Willie Murphy, also known as Pot Still Will online. Willie is one of the pre-eminent collectors of Redbreast in Ireland and an all round nice guy. We had a great chat about the whiskeys and people involved in collecting through the last few decades. My drop of the night was Redbreast 27yr old and Willie was drinking Redbreast 12yr old from Fitzgerald & Co from the early 90's. Have a listen in and join us for a drop! Sláinte
1 hr 9 min
May 16, 2020 My Chat with William Lavelle, Head of the Irish Whiskey Association with Drinks Ireland
Join me for my chat with William Lavelle, head of the Irish Whiskey Association with Drinks Ireland. I had the opportunity to speak to William and find out the lay of the whiskey land. What better day to chat to William than on World Whiskey Day! Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte.
41 min
May 12, 2020 My chat with Julie Christie of Celtic Whiskey Bar and Celtic Whiskey Shop
Join me for my chat with Julie Christie from the Celtic Whiskey Bar and Larder in Killarney, Celtic Whiskey Shop, Irish Whiskey Live and Irish Whiskey Awards. She's a busy girl! I initially recorded the podcast in Bar 1661 in Dublin, courtesy of Dave Mulligan, the proprietor. He was kind enough to lend me his snug one morning in January........then I went home and deleted the recording! Disaster....but Julie kindly agreed to re-record the podcast, so I went down to Killarney to meet up. A few of the events that we discussed have since been postponed due to the current Covid-19 crisis, but I'm sure they'll be just as much of a success when they do get to happen. Have a listen in on our chat and I hope you enjoy; Slainte.
31 min
May 05, 2020 My chat with Claire & Danesh Lalvani from Thomas Mahers pub in Waterford
I sat down down with Claire & Danesh Lalvani, the new proprietors of Thomas Mahers pub in the heart of Waterford city, who are the custodians of two very special house whiskey blends dating back to the late 1800's. We chatted about who Tom Maher was and all about his unique rules as Ireland's longest serving publican. My drop of the night was Thomas Mahers House Blend. Have a listen in.
29 min
April 28, 2020 My chat with the Earl of Tyrone, Richard la Poer Beresford of Curraghmore Whiskey
I sat down Richard la Poer Beresford, Earl of Tyrone who owns Curraghmore Whiskey in Waterford. He has undertaken a unique project with his Single Estate Pot Still Irish Whiskey, where he has commissioned Great Northern Distillery to distill his Curraghmore grown barley, to his specifications and is offering barrels to select clients, with huge amounts of added access to his estate as part of the deal. Join me for my chat, where Richard shines some light on his Curraghmore Whiskey project. My drop of the night is.......Ardbeg Corryvreckin. Join me for a drop and a chat.
36 min
April 26, 2020 Whiskey Chats Lockdown Guide to Vlogs and Online Videos
The third in a Covid-19 Lockdown Series, giving you the heads up on all the best vlogs and online videos to watch. My drop of the night is Ardbeg Corryvreckin. Join me for quick chat.
8 min
April 21, 2020 My Chat with Ned Gahan, Head Distiller at Waterford Distillery
I sat down for a chat with Ned Gahan, Head (not Master) Distiller in Waterford Distillery. I visited him last February, before the Grand Opening on Saturday 25th April was cancelled. (I mistakenly said the 24th April on the podcast!) We had a great chat about all the exciting releases to look forward from Waterford and how much their policy of 'Terroir' affects their whiskey. You will have to forgive me for the sound quality on this episode, It's what happens when you haven't got a clue what you're at! ; )

My drop of the night is........well, experimental blends and new make from Waterford Distillery! But trust me, they tasted amazing!

Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!
1 hr 3 min