Whiskey Chats (Laurie O’Dwyer)
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| 10 Aug 2024 | My Chat with Enguerrand Vandenbossche | 01:19:55 | |
Join me for My Chat with Enguerrand Vandenbossche. Enguerrand is a French trained cooper, who was the Head Cooper in Tullamore Dew Distillery until 2022, owned by Beam Suntory, after working in France and for a time in Scotland at some of their industrial cooperages. For the past 2yrs, he has been working at the Good Spirits Co. in Dundalk. They are behind the Grace O'Malley whiskey brand and also store and bottle for many of the whiskey brands you see on the shelves. He is a very knowledgeable fella and I've been looking forward to chatting with him for a long time. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | My 100th Episode Warehouse Tasting part 2 | 01:18:56 | |
Join me for part 2 of My 100th Episode Online Warehouse Tasting, that I did on YouTube. The video is up on my Youtube channel, but this is it in bitesize audio. https://youtu.be/7BevJJsDY2k Thanks to all the contributors: Jarlath from Echlinville Distillery David from Shortcross Whiskey Peter from Blackwater Distillery Brendan from Killowen James from Sliabh Liag Daithi from WD O'Connell Paul Costello & JP O'Riordan with the few tunes Have a listen in on the chat, Slainte! | |||
| 25 Jan 2025 | My Eimverk Distillery Chat with Eva Sigurbjornsdottir in Iceland | 01:04:46 | |
Join me for My Eimverk Distillery Chat with Eva Sigurbjornsdottir, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Eimverk produce Floki Whisky, which is famous for their sheep dung smoked whisky and many other amazing spirits. My wife Sonya and I recently visited Eva for a look around their innovative distillery, where we discovered just how much effort that they put into their production and raw materials. For a distillery located on a volcanic island, its very impressive. What a trip it was...... This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | My Walking Tour Chat with Michael Carr | 01:58:39 | |
Join me for My Walking Tour Chat with Michael Carr, who works with Pearse Lyons Distillery in The Liberties in Dublin. In a previous life, Michel worked with the Powers Whiskey brand and as part of that role, he used to bring enthusiasts on a whiskey walking tour of old Dublin. He kindly agreed to come out of retirement for the day and bring me along the old route. But before we set off walking, we stayed in Pearse Lyons Distillery for a little while and found out a little more about the Pearse project.. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | My Blind Tasting Garden Chat | 01:18:19 | |
Join me for My Blind Tasting Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, Paul Costello and Conor Ryan from Pearse Lyons Distillery & Cork Whiskey Society. Chris Hennessy, all round whiskey and cocktail guru, gifted me a bag when i was up in Kilkenny with him in Jan 2023. In it, he had put together a blind tasting of spirits for my next Garden Chat. So myself and the 3 lads duly tucked into the samples Chris had put together to guess what they were.......and we didn't do too badly this time! Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | My Chat with Julio Diana, Head Distiller at Crolly Distillery | 01:07:01 | |
Join me in Crolly Distillery in Donegal for My Chat with Julio Diana, head distiller and Joe Devenney, one of the 3 owners & founders. Joe welcomed me to the distillery and then I got the chance to have a personal tour of the distillery. I hope you enjoy our chat, Slainte | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | My Cider Chat in Killahora Cidery and Orchards | 01:55:20 | |
Join me for My Cider Chat in Killahora Cidery and Orchards. I went down to Glounthane in Cork, (literally 5mins down the road from me) to visit Dave & Kate Watson and Barry Walsh and discovered all about the amazing products they're producing from Killahora orchards and cidery. Check out their products down below. https://www.killahoraorchards.ie/cellar/ Whiskey Chats Pateon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 24 Sep 2022 | My Oak Chat with Paddy Purser | 01:21:43 | |
Join me for My Oak Chat with Paddy Purser in Knockrath Forest, in the foothills of Glendalough. Paddy is a forestry manager and consultant and an expert on Irish Oak. He is the consultant to Irish Distillers and Glendalough Distillery for their Irish Oak projects, like the Dair Ghaelach series from Midleton and Single Pot Still Virgin Irish Oak from Glendalough. We walked around the forest, visiting the various stumps where the Mighty Oaks stood that were felled for the Dair Ghaelach whiskey series. I learned alot and I hope you do to. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | My Garden Chat in the Whiskey Bunker | 02:06:29 | |
Join me My Garden Chat in the Whiskey Bunker with Dan Pennington, Aidan McGovern and Paul Costello. The lads joined me in my back garden workshop, where we proceded to taste rare liquids and have a bit of craic. Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on all tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | My Cooperage Chat with Ian Leonard from Kentucky Bourbon Barrel | 01:36:12 | |
Join me for My Cooperage Chat with Ian Leonard from Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Cooperage. Ian served his cooper's apprenticeship under the legenary Scottish Cooper John Neilly. He has carried forward his traditional skills from his master to Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, which is the Irish subsidiary of a huge American stave company, who are currently managing 22,000 barrels in Ireland. It is an impressive operation. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | My Tasmanian Whiskey Garden Chat | 01:42:38 | |
Join me for My Tasmanian Whiskey Garden Chat with Dan, Paul Costello & JP. This Garden Chat was recorded a couple of months back. I was gifted a box of Tasmanian Whiskey samples from Transportation Whiskey founder John Halton up at Belfast Whiskey Week 2023, who is one of the biggest advocates for Irish Whiskey in Australia and Tassie Whiskey in Ireland. It is a selection from some of the many distilleries in Tasmania and it didn't disappoint. JP O'Riordan, Dan Pennington and Paul Costello joined me in my back garden and we had a ball discovering all these new flavours. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | My Cooley Distillery Chat with Sarah Dowling, Head Blender | 01:40:04 | |
Join me for My Distillery Chat with Sarah Dowling, Cooley Distillery's Head Blender. I have wanted to see beyond the gates of the iconic Cooley Distillery for years. I finally got the opportunity and Head Blender and ex Distillery Manager Sarah Dowling showed me around. To say it was amazing is an understatement. It turns out that Cooley is a little bit boutiquey..... not the behemoth that everyone thinks it is. It is medium craft distillery that has left a very large footprint on Irish Whiskey and it was an honour to be shown around by Sarah. Full disclosure: I had microphone issues for this podcast, but with a sprinling of magic and wizardry, I managed to isolate the voices and save the podcast. New mics have now been purchased........ ; ) This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 20 Aug 2022 | My 2nd Chat with Ralfy | 01:40:55 | |
Join me for My 2nd Chat with Ralfy. Ralfy kindly joined me again for a fantastic, meandering chat about silent Scottish distilleries, the looming cask crisis and so much more. Ralfy Mitchell has been entertaining and educating whisky fans throughout the world, from the comfort of his wee bothy for 12 years. I'd encourage you to check out his YouTube and Patreon channels. You won't be dissappointed. https://www.patreon.com/ralfy/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ralfystuff Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!
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| 04 Apr 2025 | My Palace Bar Chat with Stephen, Michael & Micháel | 02:24:11 | |
Join me for My Palace Bar Chat with Stephen Randles, Michael Cowman & Micháel O'Flaherty. We met up in The Palace Bar on Fleet St in Dublin city centre. Owner and publican Willie Ahern kindly allowed us to use the private Power's whiskey room, on the top floor, to record the podcast. He even dropped in at the start of the chat to say hello and find out what we thought of the new Clockwork Velvet Stout from Changing Times Brewery, that was launched the day we were in the bar. Michael Cowman now works in the Good Spirits Company and also co-owns Redacted Indy Bottlers. Micháel O' Flaherty works for Micil Distillery and Stephen Randles works with Boann Distillery. All 3 lads have worked deeply in the Irish Whiskey for many years and have an amazing perspective on the whole whiskey industry and enthusiast scene. We chatted about and shared many drops over the evening..... good and bad....... I love sitting around a table with lads who get it.... This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 17 Apr 2025 | My Chat with Tara Clarke from Dair Nua Cooperage | 00:49:01 | |
Join me for My Chat with Tara Clarke from Dair Nua Cooperage. Tara is the National Sales Manager at the cooperage. She is the conduit between the barrels they source, import, fix, care for and distribute to most of our favourite distilleries and brands throughout the island of Ireland. It is a very important and interesting role in the whiskey industry. Before working at Dair Nua Cooperage, she worked with Grace O'Malley Spirits. She is also currently involved in the recently formed Women in Irish Whiskey advocacy group. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | My Garden Chat tasting Celtic Cask whiskeys part 1 | 01:45:47 | |
Join me for My Garden Chat with Aidan McGovern, Dan Pennington & JP O'Riordan as we laugh our way through tasting Celtic Cask 30 - 35, aswell as a few gems also. They called up to my outdoor studio I set up in my back garden on a glorious June weekend and we shared a few beers, cigars, whiskeys and chat. But this only part 1. Part 2 to follow! I want to thank Julie Christie and Celtic Whiskey for providing us with the samples, and very generous samples they were too. I split the chat into two parts, i could have shortened it into one, but it was such great fun I thought it would be good to share it. Subscribe to my Patreon for extra content and 24hr early access episodes. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast Drops from the garden: Celtic Cask 30 Celtic Cask 31 Celtic Cask 33 Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | My Walking Chat with Gareth Downey from Dublin Whiskey Experiences | 01:34:45 | |
Join me for My Walking Chat with Gareth Downey from Dublin Whiskey Experiences. I met up with Gareth in The Liberties area of Dublin city and we walked and talked our way around a number of historic whiskey sites including a distillery and 2 iconic bars - The Stag's Head and The Palace Bar, where publican Willie Ahern looked after us as usual. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | My Chat with Barry Chandler Part 2 | 01:26:36 | |
Join me for part 2 of My Chat with Barry Chandler. He joined me in my back garden on a lovely Autumn evening and we shared some cracking drops of whiskey and put the world to rights! Great craic. Drops of the evening:
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| 19 May 2021 | My Chat with Bridger Kelleher, Head Brewer at Western Herd Brewery | 01:22:57 | |
Join me for My Chat with Bridger Kelleher, Head Brewer at Western Herd Brewery in Co. Clare. Western Herd have emerged as one of the leading Irish craft breweries, that more and more whiskey fans have exploring, as a accompaniment to their wee drop of an evening. Bridger is a brewing hobbyist who stumbled into his local brewery, after moving from the US to Clare, and managed to convince the owners he knew what he was talking about. He does. He has been driving beer and stout innovations ever since. https://www.westernherd.com/ Please check out my Patreon channel, where I share more content to my subscribers. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast Drinks of the night: Western Herd Turlough Porter Western Herd Turlough Porter barrel aged WH Flora & Fauna 10 Hop DIPA WH Fox Catcher Red Ale Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte
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| 21 Apr 2025 | My Ardara Distillery Chat with James Doherty | 01:29:46 | |
Join me for My Ardara Distillery Chat with James Doherty. James and Moira O'Doherty founded Sliabh Liag Distillers and began releasing their Silkie range of sourced smoky whiskeys, just as the covid lockdown hit, as well as An Dúlamán Irish Maritime gins. James and Moira returned to Ireland from their last pit-stop in Hong Kong, to pick up James's family legacy of distilling 'Inishowen' style or smoky whiskeys again, in his family's native Donegal. Inishowen whiskey was once a by-word for smoky whiskeys, throughout the British Empire and the world. Their 'recently' commissioned Ardara Distillery is sight to behold, resonating with Islay's distillery's style and I had a fantastic return visit with Jim to see the operation in full swing. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | My Midleton Distillery Garden Chat with Barry, Dan, Paul & Mark | 01:33:00 | |
Join me for My Midleton Distillery Garden Chat with Barry Chandler, Dan Pennington, Paul Costello and Mark Lonergan. I set up a marquee out my back garden over Xmas 2024. The lads called up, Dan was on BBQ duty, I made Belfast Coffees, we had a ball. I asked Midleton Master Blender Dave McCabe for a sample set from the Midleton blending lab. He very graciously sent me an amazing array of aged whiskeys, that he was working on at the time. Midleton Distillery have vast depths of amazing liquids maturing quietly. It was amazing to get a little peak behind the curtain, of what whiskeys they have in store for the future. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | My Chat with Barry Crockett at the silent North Mall Distillery | 01:28:02 | |
Join me for My Chat with Barry Crockett at the silent North Mall Distillery in the heart of Cork City. This is a cracking episode. What an amazing chance I got, to record with one of the most significant distillers of the modern era. Barry took over as Master Distiller from his father Max Crockett, at the old Midleton Distillery; at the time when the New Midleton Distillery was in the planning and commissioning stage in late 1970's Ireland. I got to ask him about that time on this podcast. But we spent an afternoon strolling around the remnants of what was North Mall Distillery and discussing his research into his recently released book 'Wise's Irish Whiskey', which he co-wrote with Stephen D'alton. Link for Wise's Irish Whiskey book by Barry Crockett & Stephen D'alton: https://www.corkuniversitypress.com/9781782055754/wises-irish-whiskey/ This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast What an honour, I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | My Live Festival Chat with Noel Sweeney - Master Distiller | 00:43:03 | |
Join me for My Live Festival Chat with Noel Sweeney - Master Distiller. Noel is famous for his amazing time as Master Distiller at Cooley Distillery, where he became responsible for releasing alot of the amazing Irish whiskeys that we all love today. His Cooley malts and single grains are still being released by different brands and bottlers to this day, to massive plaudits. Right now, one of Noel's focuses is on his blended whiskey from his collaboration with the famous dancer Michael Flatley called...... Flatley Whiskey. He was at the Cork on a Fork festival in Cork in August 2024, where we sat down for a Live audience chat, as one of the many events at the festival. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 13 May 2022 | My 2nd Chat with Nick Ryan, Thomond Gate Whiskey | 02:35:56 | |
Join me for My 2nd Chat with Nick Ryan from Thomond Gate Whiskey and the Irish Whiskey & Spirit Institute. Nick is someone who always is up to something fun in the Irish Whiskey world and I love going down rabbit holes about whiskey with Nick. https://thomondgatewhiskey.com/ Drops of the night: Thomond Gate Ruby Port Finish McConnells 5yr Sherry Finish Drumshambo Single Pot Still Chateau de Breuil Calvados VSOP Killowen Bulcan Potcheen Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | My Tiny Tipple Garden Chat part 1 | 01:35:38 | |
Join me for My Tiny Tipple Garden Blind Tasting Chat part 1. JP O'Riordan, Dan Pennington & Kevin Murphy were gifted a blind sample box from Ivor O'Loughlin from www.tinytipple.com . We had great craic trying to figure out the 5 spirits, with limited success! This is part 1. Part 2 will be released exclusively on my Patreon channel, where I give subscribers more content & exclusive offers for a few quid a month. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast Drops of the night: Now that would be spoiling the fun! But we started of with a Killahora Orchards Perry 2019 and an Off The Cuffe Honey and Ginger RTD can. https://www.killahoraorchards.ie/cellar/ https://www.offthecuffe.info/shop Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | My Chat with Gavin Clifford from Garden County Distillery | 00:57:56 | |
Join me for My Chat with Gavin Clifford from Garden County Distillery. Their new distillery is not producing just yet, but it's not for the lack of equipment. It's all there and they are on the cusp of turning on the stills in the very near future, so it was great to get the opportunity to see Garden County Distillery in this fledging stage. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | My Garden Chat with Dan Pennington & Paul Costello part 1 | 02:19:52 | |
Join me for My GardenChat with Dan Pennington and Paul Costello. They came up to my place to share some fine whiskey, cigars, poitín, rum and great chat. I enjoyed the evening, I hope you enjoy listening in on the chat. Drops of the night: Mulroy Bay Port'N'Peat rested poitín 1960's Powers Pot Still Mulroy Bay rum Western Herd Stout aged in WD O'Connell whiskey barrels Dingle Around The Clock Stout Batch 3 Dolmen poitín from Blackwater Distillery Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | My Cigar Chat with Yiorgos Manesis | 01:51:44 | |
Join me for My Cigar Chat with Yiorgos Manesis, Managing Director of James Fox Cigar and Whiskey shop in Dublin city. Yiorgos is one of the foremost experts in cigars in Ireland and he joined me on Zoom, in my back garden, where I got a schooling in cigars. Great fun. Drops of the night: Celtic Cask 31 Dingle FF Carry-Out Killarney part 1 Octomore 7.3 Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte
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| 02 Feb 2023 | My Chat in Fore Distillery with Oliver Guirke | 00:49:10 | |
Join me for My Chat in Fore Distillery with Oliver Guirke and his buddy Kevin. A boutique distillery, nestled away in the gorgeous hills of Westmeath, Fore Distillery is quietly distilling their own Poitíns and Rums. Through Oliver's experience distilling in the US, he has built a craft distillery operation with the best of equipment. No wonder he is producing the quality spirit that he is. I really enjoyed my visit. Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on all tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy the chat, Sláinte! | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | My Tasmanian Whisky Chat with John Halton | 01:21:43 | |
Join me for My Tasmanian Whisky Chat with John Halton. John Holtan and I hosted a Tasmanian Whiskey tasting up on Belfast Whiskey Week in July 2022. The quality of the whiskys blew me away, so I grabbed John for a chat in The Europa Hotel at 10am the next morning before I left Belfast. The affinity that alot of Tasmanians feel towards their Irish heritage was an real eye opener, given the history of Irish 'convicts' being transported to Van Diemans Land, as it was then known, by the British. I know you'll enjoy this chat, Slainte! | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | My Poitin Now Chat with Fran Leavey | 02:12:51 | |
Join me for My Poitin Now Chat with Fran Leavey. Francis is organising Ireland's first Poitin Festival called Poitin Now in Dublin on 18th & 19th November 2022. Poitin is one of Ireland's native spirits and is a source of growing national pride as a fantastic link to Ireland's rich distilling history and I had a fantastic chat with Fran. Drops of the night: Teeling Spirit of Dublin Poitin Bulcan potcheen 50% peated oats 50% peated malt from Killowen Mulroy Bay Potcheen Mulroy Bay Port'N'Peat potcheen Limerick Poitin from someone Monaghan Potcheen from someone Belfast Coffee with Ban Potcheen Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!
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| 01 Mar 2025 | My Achill Island Distillery Chat with Seán & Michael McKay | 01:10:58 | |
Join me for My Achill Island Distillery Chat with Seán & Michael McKay. I recently visited this picturesque island distillery in beautiful county Mayo, just off the west coast of Ireland, by bridge. Seán and Michael McKay are brothers. They are carrying on the legacy of their father who founded the distillery originally and they are genuinely doing their father's legacy a massive justice. They have an amazing operation at Achill Island Distillery. 2 x 5000ltr pot stills, fed by 7 fermenters, keep this a 7 day operating distillery. They have vast warehouses with 5yr old whiskey stock, that tastes amazing. This is a little gem of a distillery that will be a major part of the Irish whiskey landscape going forward. I was very impressed....... This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | My Chat with Mike & Peter Clancy from Lough Ree Distillery | 01:04:17 | |
Join me for My Chat with Mike & Peter Clancy from Lough Ree Distillery. Mike and Peter were in Cork for the launch of Cork Whiskey Society's inaugural Exclusive Bottling, Lough Ree Sheares St. While they were knocking about my way, I said it would be a travesty if I didn't catch them for a chat, so i did. We met up in the back bar of the Imperial Hotel and I had a ball finding out all about the Lough Ree project. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | My Chat with John O'Donovan from Irish Malts | 01:26:52 | |
Join me for My Chat with John O'Donovan in IrishMalts HQ in Little Island in Cork. I called down and hung out with John and his brother Robert. I wanted to get a feel for how the retail/bond side of the business works. We ended chatting for ages and I really enjoyed my visit. I hope you do too. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 13 Aug 2023 | Bonus Episode - My Live Online Tasting pt 1 | 01:38:29 | |
Join me for this Bonus Episode - My Live Online Tasting pt1 This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | My Chat with Derek Mather in The Laddie Snug at Artisan | 00:59:46 | |
Join me for My Chat with Derek Mather in The Laddie Snug at Artisan. On a recent pilgrimage to the magical whisky island of Islay, off the coast of Scotland with a couple of good buddies, we made an overnight detour to the small town of Wishaw, midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, to the famous Artisan restaurant. Head chef, owner, curator and co-founder of the Friends of Bruichladdich FaceBook group, Derek Mather, founded this whisky mecca 16 yrs ago..... and the grub ain't half bad either..... Derek and his wife Fiona have amassed 1000's of bottles of Independently bottled Scotch whisky, all open and for sale by the dram at their Artisan Restaurant. Derek doesn't believe in full bottles and prices each dram with a marginal mark-up, so that whisky lovers can visit and afford to drink some of the most fantastic whisky bottles they will ever have the pleasure of sampling. We sat in his Laddie Snug and had a great chat about what he's been up to. It was an absolute pleasure. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 15 Jun 2024 | My Peated Garden Chat with JP, Kevin & Aidan part 1 | 01:55:43 | |
Join me for My Peated Garden Chat with JP, Kevin & Aidan. JP O'Riordan, Kevin Murphy & Aidan McGovern called up to my back garden and we had a fantastic afternoon chatting about peated/ turfed/ smoky whiskeys, beer and a cocktail. I love recording the Garden Chats, they're the most fun. Always good to share great drops with buddies. This is part 1, there is another part to be released next. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat, Laurie | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | My Tiny Tipple Blind Tasting Garden Chat | 01:20:00 | |
Join me for My Tiny Tipple Blind Tasting Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, Aidan McGovern & Paul Costello. When Ivor O'Loughlin launched his Tiny Tipple sample service over lockdown, it was instantly lauded for the quality of service, labelling and personal touch that Ivor gave to each customer. He has decided to wind up his involvment in the business and to give him Tiny Tipple the send off it deserves, he sent me down a blind tasting pack to share with a couple of my buddies. We had great craic, out my back garden, trying to figure out what the samples were, whilst making complete eejits of ourselves in doing so. Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast https://corkwhiskeyfest.com/ Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 14 May 2021 | My Chat with Graham Coull, Dingle's Head Distiller | 01:15:09 | |
Join me for My Chat with Graham Coull, Head Distiller in Dingle Distillery. He is a recent resident of Dingle in Co. Kerry, having come to the distillery from Glen Moray Distillery in Speyside, Scotland. He also spent time with Glenfiddich and The Balvenie. He is creating new directions for Dingle Distillery and we had a great chat about all the new and exciting ventures.
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| 22 Sep 2021 | My Chat reviewing Belfast Whiskey Week 2021 with Paul Kane | 02:16:21 | |
Join me for My Chat reviewing Belfast Whiskey Week 2021 with Paul Kane. It was a huge event on the Irish whiskey calendar and it had the whole community talking. It was not without it's controversies and Paul graciously came on for a chat to address them, without shying away from them. Great chat. Drops of the night: Royal Brachla 32yr Penderyn Old Comber SPS 27yr old Cooley from Cadenhead's Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath I hope you enjoy our chat, Slainte | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | My 2nd Chat with Fionnán O'Connor | 02:03:23 | |
Join me for My 2nd Chat with Fionnán O'Connor. This episode with Fionnán was recorded just after he submitted his doctural thesis on Historic Irish Mashbills and then embarked on a trip to Italy and France, visiting distilleries, libraries, universities and places of significance in the history of distilling in Europe. He had a very interesting journey and I was dying to find out more about it. We met over Zoom, had some cracking drops and had a great oul' chat. Drops on the night:
Link for Fionnán's crowdfund project: www.creatur.ie This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | My Chat with Willie Jack in The Friend at Hand in Belfast | 01:09:47 | |
Join me for My Chat with Willie Jack in The Friend at Hand in Belfast. Willie Jack is a legend in Belfast. He is a publican, whiskey museum curator, architectural salvager and restorer, antiques dealer, community builder, cultural ambassador and a seriously well connected and sound fella. I have wanted to speak to Willie for many years about the shrine to Irish Whiskey he has built at The Friend at Hand "whiskey shop"...... it's far more than a whiskey shop. It is a must go to in Belfast and Sonya and I were given a massive welcome from Willie and the 3 grumpiest of old men, who Willie calls staff........ Ray, Marty & Jim... They're sound too. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 03 Jun 2023 | My Walking Tour Chat with Chris Hennessy | 00:49:00 | |
Join me for My Walking Tour Chat with Chris Hennessy, as I explored Kilkenny city's rich alcohol history. Chris guided me through the streets of Kilkenny, dropping his usual knowledge bombs as we went. Fantastic. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Irish Whiskey Auctions Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | My Walking Chat with Ger Garland from Keepers Heart Whiskey | 01:13:37 | |
Join me for My Walking Chat with Ger Garland from Keepers Heart Whiskey. Ger and I walked around Dublin city centre before Xmas, to shoot the breeze and catch up on his new role as Global Brand Advocacy Manager for Keepers Heart, having spent most of his career as one of the faces of Irish Distillers / Midleton. The eagle eyed amongst you will have spotted Keepers Heart bottles in many, many pubs across Ireland, so Ger is busy getting the brand out there, but he spared a few minutes for me to catch-up. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | My Bushmills Chat with Alex Thomas, Master Blender | 01:38:20 | |
Join me for My Chat with Alex Thomas, Master Blender with Bushmill's Distillery. Alex has spent most of her career in Bushmill's. A couple of year's ago she was afforded the honour of developing her own brand within the distillery and so The Sextant was born. From there she progressed from Master Blender of The Sextant to Master Blender of Bushmills, a position she cherishes. It was amazing to hear the passion Alex has for her role and Bushmills is in safe hands with her as Master Blender. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 30 Sep 2023 | My Chat with Ian Garratt aka John McDougal | 01:53:18 | |
Join me for My Chat with Ian Garratt aka John McDougal. Ian has many FaceBook groups under his belt - Friends of Waterford, Friends of Bruichladdich, Friends of Midleton and now Friends of Irish Whiskey. He has an impecable talent for releasing fantastic spirits within these groups and he kindly agreed, eventually, to sit for a chat with me. We met up in Bar 1661 on Green St, Dublin. Thanks to Dave Mulligan for allowing us the use of the space. It's one of the best cocktail and poitín bars in Ireland, Well worth a visit next time you're in Dublin. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie
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| 20 Feb 2025 | My Lough Mask Distillery Chat with Andrew Bourke-Hastings | 00:51:06 | |
Join me for My Lough Mask Distillery Chat with Andrew Bourke-Hastings, Head Distiller. I recently visited this picturesque, yet industrial, distillery in beautiful county Mayo, surrounded on all sides by gorgeous lakes and mountains. Andrew started in Lough Mask as a brewer and is now their Head Distiller. They are nearing the point in their journey where they will be releasing their very own whiskey. They have a very innovative cask program going where you can jump on with a 20/30 litre cask of their own new make spirit. They are concentrating on single malt Irish whiskey and are producing amazing products, from what I saw. Well worth checking out. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | My Stillgarden Distillery Chat with Connor Howlett | 00:53:59 | |
Join me for My Distillery Chat with Connor Howlett at Stillgarden Distillery, in the heart of Dublin city. Connor has worked as a brand ambassador and chief gardener at Stillgarden for a couple of years now, after he finished his English and Film degree in 2021. He is very passionate about creating spirits of real integrity and it was a pleasure to spend an afternoon chatting with him. Stillgarden Distillery make modern Irish spirits using as many local grown botanicals as we can and capture those amazing flavours through some very cool science. They have a gin school onsite and offer training and experiences for many different groups. I have uploaded images of most of the bottles spoken about in this episode exclusively to my Patreon Channel. Join below. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat, Laurie | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | My Chat with Ronan Collins from Redacted Independent Bottlers | 01:16:43 | |
Join me for My Chat with Ronan Collins from Redacted Independent Bottlers. I met up with Ronan before Xmas in The Palace bar on Fleet St in Dublin. We had a great chat about Ronan and Michael Cowman's new Indy Bottler company, Redacted. Redacted have 2 releases to date - Killowen Single Cask and their new 200ml 'Naggin' series, the first being a 20yr old Single Grain from Cooley finished in a Barolo wine cask from Italy. They are both great releases IMHO. I hope you enjoy the chat from the cosy atmosphere of The Palace bar. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | My Chat with Dave Mulligan in Bar 1661 | 00:45:05 | |
Join me for My Chat with Dave Mulligan in Bar 1661. Dave opened Bar 1661 a number of years ago, to showcase poitín and cocktails. In those few short years, he has built one of the most respected cocktail bars in Europe, won multiple awards including Best Bar at the Irish Bar of the Year Awards in 2022 and has attracted some of the best bar staff in Dublin to come work there. It is an amazing bar and I managed to squeeze a few minutes from Dave to sit for a chat. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | My Chat with Stephen Murphy from Old Carrick Mill Distillery | 00:58:17 | |
Join me for My Chat with Stephen Murphy from Old Carrick Mill Distillery in Co. Monaghan. Stephen has undertaken to restore and convert an old woolen mill into a distillery, but is operating his self-designed stills from a warehouse a feet away, on the site. I had the opportunity to visit him and was hudely impressed with Stephen and the entire project. He is currently selling sourced whiskey under the May Loag brand and gin under the Old Carrick Mill brand, distilled onsite. Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on all tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy listening in on our chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | My Garden Chat with Brendan, Paul & Rory Part 1 | 01:49:29 | |
Join me for Part 1 of My Garden Chat with Brendan Lynch, Paul Costello & Rory McGee who came up to my back Garden for cocktails, whiskey, poitin and cigars. We had a great laugh putting the whiskey world to rights. This is part 1 of 2. We did go on a bit, but had great fun, I hope you enjoy listening in. Drops from the garden: Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Redbreast 10yr old Redbreast 10yr old 1960's John O'Connell's West Cork Poitin. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 22 Sep 2024 | My Copeland Distillery Chat with Gareth Irvine | 01:08:08 | |
Join me for My Copeland Distillery Chat with Gareth Irvine. We recently visited Copeland Distillery on The Ards peninsula in Co. Down while we we attending Belfast Whiskey Week 2025. I chatted to owner and founder Gareth Irvine about his amazing distillery that he started as part of a college module!.. It is a fantastic little distillery, in a picturesque seaside town, just of the main quay in Donaghadee. There is a coffee dock at the edge of the production area..... in the stillhouse! You can visit, enjoy a coffee and a bun and watch the entire days activities as the distillery team mash, ferment and distill tomorrow's whiskey and gin. Very cool. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | My Poitín Garden Chat with Dan, JP & Aidan Part 1 | 01:50:54 | |
Join me for My Poitín Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, JP O'Riordan & Aidan McGovern Part 1. The four of us took a deep dive into the world of one of Ireland's national spirits, Poitín...... or potcheen, as pronounced up North... as we decided it sounded better. Such a great spirit. Drops of the night: Teeling Spirit of Dublin Poitín 52.5% Micil Poitin 40% Killowen Poitin 48% Connacht Straw Boys Poitín 45% Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!
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| 11 Sep 2023 | My 2nd Walking Chat with Michael Carr | 01:27:30 | |
Join me for My 2nd Walking Chat with Michael Carr. Michael and I dida podcast a while back, strolling through the historic Liberties area of Dublin city, taking in all the lost whiske heritage of the area. I enjoyed it so much, I asked him to go again, in a different part of Dublin city. And wow, what an enjoyable education he gave me on the subtle links to our whiskey history all around the streets of Dublin. Amazing podcast. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | My Chat with John Quinn from Tullamore DEW & IWA Chairman | 02:10:30 | |
Join me for my Chat with John Quinn, Global Brand Ambassador for Tullamore DEW and current Chairman of the Irish Whiskey Association. John has been a Titan of Irish Whiskey for many decades promoting the sector on the international stage, which he has done with huge passion. He has represented Tullamore DEW since it was an Irish Distillers brand and has spent most of his career building Tully to what it is today. Drops of the night: Tullamore DEW 14yr old Tullamore DEW Phoenix Jameson Crested 10 1970's Powers Friends of Midleton SC CS release Guinness Export Mulroy Bay Potcheen Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | My Live Chat at Cork on a Fork Festival | 01:20:21 | |
Join me for My Live Chat at Cork on a Fork Festival I was asked to do a number of Live podcasts at a recent foodie festival in Cork - Cork on a Fork. I set up a podcast studio in the top floor bar of Cork Opera House in August 2024, in front of a Live audience, where my guests and I shared some very interesting drinks and chats. My 3 guests were: Mark Lonergan - ex-manager of The Shelbourne Whiskey Bar in Cork Barry Walsh from Killahora Orchards Liam Murray - President of Cork Whiskey Society It was an afternoon of fine guests, fine drinks and some fine chats. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 04 May 2022 | My Garden Chat tasting Lough Ree Whiskey | 01:56:15 | |
Join me for My Garden Chat tasting Lough Ree Whiskey. Michael Clancy, one of the owners of Lough Ree Distillery, and I had a chat about sending me down a blind tasting pack to try. I invited 3 of my good buddies to my back garden, where we had a great craic blind tasting the samples. Dan Pennington, JP O’Riordan and Paul Costello and I were very impressed. We started off with a glass of Killahora Cider, finished in a whiskey cask. Dan had the BBQ on the go for afters. If you want to support the podcast and gain access to early release episodes and exclusive offers, you can do so on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast Links: https://www.lrd.ie/spirits/#whiskey https://www.killahoraorchards.ie/cellar/
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| 21 Mar 2023 | My Distillery Chat with Peter Cooney in Boann | 01:32:38 | |
Join me for My Distillery Chat with Peter Cooney in Boann Distillery in Meath. Nestled in an celtic tiger era car sales showroom, off the M1 motorway from Dublin to Belfast is a rather special distillery doing rather special things. The Cooney family's Boann Distillery has come to prominance of late with their vintage mashbill programme, as part of Fionnán O'Connor's Doctoral thesis on historic mashbills. After my visit, I see why Fionnán had as much success as he did with his vintage multi-grain mashes. The equipment the distiller's have at their disposal is some of the best in Ireland, from their mash conversion vessels for mashing unmalted grains to the floor of deep fermenters always on the bubble. It's a little gem of a distillery and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring every nook and cranny of the place with my host, Peter. Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on all tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy listening in on our rambling chat around the distillery, Sláinte. | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | My Chat with Maurice O'Connell from The Liberator whiskey | 01:02:08 | |
Join me for My Chat with Maurice O'Connell who founded The Liberator whiskey from his gorgeous home in Lakeiew estate on the outskirts of Killarney. He welcomed myself and my 3 buddies for a tour of his manor house and dunnage warehouse, where he has plenty of tasty barrels slumbering away for us in the future. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | My Chat with Peter Mulryan from Blackwater Distilery | 01:27:45 | |
Join me for My Chat with Peter Mulryan in Blackwater Distillery in Ballyduff Upper on the Cork/Waterford border. An absolutely beautiful part of the country, up against the Blackwater river. I called down to check out the distillery and found out more Peter's Blackwater project. I wasn't dissapointed. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | My Whiskey On The Tracks Chat | 00:32:48 | |
Join me for my fabulous day out with Dave O'Connell on his new venture, Whiskey on the Tracks, where he brings his love of steam trains and whiskey together for an unforgettable afternoon of whiskey tasting whilst breezing through the Irish countryside on steam train. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 26 May 2021 | My Chat with Paul Kane, founder of Belfast Whiskey Week | 01:50:51 | |
Join me for My Chat with Paul Kane, founder of Belfast Whiskey Week. This year the festival runs from 23 July - 31 July 2021, with over 80 individual tasting packs available. The past two years have marked BWW as a must-do on the whiskey calendar and Paul & I took a deep dive into what to expect from the festival, from who are doing tastings this year to the festivals 4 exclusive bottlings. Check out the festival website: https://www.belfastwhiskeyweek.com/ Drops of the night: Bushmills Causeway Collection Banyuls Cask Swedish Excl Copeland Merchant's Quay Blend Killowen Cuige Donard Poitin Mulroy Bay Oak Barrel aged Poitin Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte.
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| 21 Oct 2022 | My Whiskey & Wine Chat with Dave Marra | 01:54:40 | |
Join me for My Whiskey & Wine Chat with Dave Marra. I joined Dave at his home in Co Clare, where we delved into the wines that influence so many of the whiskeys we love. It was a proper education for me. I hope you get as much from the chat as I did. Drops of the night: 2001 Chateau Coutet Sauternes Bunnahabhain 18yr Single Malt 2019 Feis Ile Sauternes finish Fontodi Vin Sato del Chianti Classico 2009 Celtic Cask 33 vin Santo Van Zellers Late Bottle Vintage 2016 Van Zellers 10yr Tawny Dingle Single Malt Batch 6 Cask Strength Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte.
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| 25 Oct 2024 | My McConnell's Distillery Chat with Graham Millar, Head Distiller | 01:22:57 | |
Join me for My McConnell's Distillery Chat with Graham Millar, Head Distiller. Myself and Sonya visited McConnel's Distillery, in the old Crumlin Road Jail in Belfast, whilst up at Belfast Whiskey Week 2024. Graham showed us around their amazing converted and renovated centuries old prison wing, that is now their Distillery! The project was started over a decade ago by another party and the current shareholders were able to finally complete the earlier vision this year, by turning on the stills and starting to produce again, as one of only 2 distilleries now in Belfast city, once one of the powerhouses of whiskey production in the British empire. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Hands On Working at Killowen Distillery | 01:16:59 | |
I spent a couple of days last February 2023, in bitter freezing conditions, above in Killowen Distillery on work experience. Brendan Carty and his distiller Hugh allowed me to get stuck into every aspect of production that week. But on the last day, as we were falling upwards towards the distillery along the frozen mountain lane entrance, Brendan asked if I'd like to run his new micro 100ltr Column Still that day, a well as making the pot still cuts. Well, who could pass on that offer! I strapped a couple of mics onto myself and Brendan for 4hrs and edited it down to just over an hour, but i think it gives you a good flavour of a day in Killowen Distillery. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by www.irishwhiskeyauctions.com Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | My Chat with Jarrod Cuffe from Off The Cuffe Bitters | 01:15:39 | |
Join me for My Chat with Jarrod Cuffe from Off The Cuffe Bitters. I visited with Jarrod in The Chocolate Factory in Dublin a few weeks ago, to learn more about Off The Cuffe Bitters and Zeit Cocktails, that he has successfully released in the RTD (Ready To Drink) market. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | My Chat with Bill Lark, the Godfather of Australian Whiskey | 01:43:51 | |
Join me for My Chat with Bill Lark, the Godfather of Australian Whiskey. Bill & his wife Lyn were responsible for reigniting the Australian whiskey industry in the early 90's. His brand Lark Distillery is still going and he is still involved in Lark Distillery in an ambassadorial role. His is a truly fascinating tale of what you can achieve when you set your mind on a lofty goal. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat. Laurie | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | My 2nd Birthday Bash Chat part 1 | 01:41:43 | |
Join me for part 1 of My 2nd Birthday Bash Chat. The 17th March is the anniversary of the podcast. I had 12 invited guests & 80 enthusiasts onto a Zoom party for bit of a chat & craic. We shared rums, potcheens, whiskey, beer, cocktails and new makes, whilst our guests gave us a deeper insight into them. Paul Costello also treated us to an oul' tune. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | My Chat with Kate and Denis Dempsey from Kinsale Mead Co. | 01:34:38 | |
Join me for My Chat with Kate and Denis Dempsey from Kinsale Mead Co. They have revived the ancient tradition of Mead making in Ireland. Mead is a fermented honey drink that can trace its roots back to 6000 bc in China. Kate and Denis set up a meadery in Kinsale, Co. Cork a number of years back and have been winning awards ever since for this quality and tasty beverage. Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | My Ardbeg Distillery Chat with Jackie Thomson | 01:11:48 | |
Join me for My Ardbeg Distillery Chat with Jackie Thomson, Visitor Centre Manager. On a recent pilgrimage to the magical whisky island of Islay, off the coast of Scotland, with a couple of good buddies - Dan, Paulie, Matt and Aidan, we visited Ardbeg Distillery. Here, I met up with Jackie Thomson, an absolute livewire of a lady and an enthusiatic whisky evangelist. She is a recent Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame inductee for 2023. I'm not in the least bit surprised. She gave us a behind the scenes walk around the old distillery and what a amazing facility it is. She was an absolute pleasure. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 19 Feb 2023 | My Chat with Eric Ryan Launching Powers Irish Rye Whiskey | 01:52:32 | |
Join me for the Launch of Powers Irish Rye Whiskey with Head Powers Distiller, Eric Ryan. What a chat! (Totally chuffed to be asked to do this Irish launch) Irish Distillers - Pernod Ricard started a program of Rye cultivation in Wexford back in 2016. Today, Monday 20th February 2023, sees the fruition of this project. Welcome, Powers Irish Rye Whiskey to the Powers family. Drops of the night: Powers Light Pot New Make 82% Powers Gold Distiller's Cut 43.2% Powers 3 Swallows 40% Powers John's Lane 46% Powers Irish Rye 43.2% Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on all tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Sláinte | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | My Chat with Barry Chandler pt1 | 01:27:45 | |
Join me for part 1 of My Chat with Barry Chandler. He joined me in my back garden on a lovely Autumn evening and we shared some cracking drops of whiskey and put the world to rights! Great craic. Drops of the evening:
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| 03 Jan 2023 | My 2nd Chat with Carol Quinn, Midleton's Archivist | 01:12:25 | |
Join me for My 2nd Chat with Carol Quinn, Midleton Distillery's resident archivist. Carol is the person that the IDL people come to, whenever they want to develop a new label or advertising campaign. She holds the keys to the extensive archives that have been passed down from all of the companys that now make up Irish Distillers Powers, Jameson, Redbreast, Cork Distillers Company etc. Her depth of knowledge is extensive and I always enjoy learning from Carol. Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes, discounts and a 20% discount on all tickets to Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy the chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | My Wee Pub Chat with Anthony & Katie Sheehy | 02:38:41 | |
Join me for My Wee Pub Chat with Anthony & Katie Sheehy. Anthony & Katie founded Irish Whiskey Auctions, the monthly whiskey auction in Ireland and sponsor of Whiskey Chats. They then co-founded Irish Whiskey Experiences with Barry Chandler, where they have had huge successes with their Whiskey Bus tours and upcoming Whiskey Cruise in Nov 2025. But deep in the wee county of Louth, straddling the Northern Irish border, is the best wee pub around - JJ Sheehy's - another part of their empire!! This is now where they call home and where I joined them of an evening in the bar, where we sat, chatted, drank and swapped stories. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | My Chat with Finbarr Curran, Irish Distillers Wood Planning & Maturation Team Lead | 01:18:04 | |
Join me for My Chat with Finbarr Curran, Irish Distillers Wood Planning & Maturation Team Lead. Fin is very involved in all the wood innovation projects like Method & Madness and Dair Ghaelach and I enjoyed picking his brain for insights to Midleton's exciting wood program. Drops of the night: Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest tree no. 1 Method & Madness SPS Mulberry finish Method & Madness SPS Wild Cherry finish Method & Madness SPS Acacia finish Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 08 Apr 2023 | My Street Chat with Master Distiller Brian Nation | 01:30:01 | |
Join me for My Street Chat with Master Distiller Brian Nation from O'Shaughnessy Distillery in Minnesota. Brian has recently moved to the US with his family, after a long and distinguished career with Midleton Distillery. Their new brand, Keepers Heart Irish + American whiskey, has just been released in Ireland and Brian joined me outside The Shelbourne Bar for a Street Chat on MacCurtain St in Cork City, as part of Cork Whiskey Fest 2023. We had a great laugh being heckled and interupted by whiskey celebrities down for the festival, kids, cars........and we even got a wee tune in! Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 23 Jul 2023 | My Chat with John Teeling | 01:08:14 | |
Join me for My Chat with John Teeling. I met John on the roof balcony of Teeling distillery, in the heart of The Liberties, with all the hustle and bustle of inner city Dublin life all around us. John Teeling is a legend in the world of Irish Whiskey. He founded Cooley Distillery in the heart of late 1980's Ireland recession, where John Teeling's 2 sons Jack & Steven, both worked with him in the 90's, before they founded Teeling Distillery, after Cooley was sold to Beam Suntory in 2011. John then went on to buy the old Harp Brewery in Dundalk and quickly converted the site to found Great Northern Distillery, which has established itself as one of the engines driving the Irish whiskey industry. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Irish Whiskey Auctions Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | My Micil Distillery Chat with Pádraic Ó'Griallais | 01:19:06 | |
Join me for My Micil Distillery Chat with Pádraic Ó'Griallais. I visited Micil Distillery, based out the back of the Oslo Bar, in the heart of Salthill just outside Galway city, in January 2024. This is a really charming, boutique distillery that I wanted to see for a long time. I wasn't disappointed. What couldn't come across on the podcast was the amazing smell of turf that hits you as you open the front door. It was a real feast for the senses. The Ó'Griallaises are a 6th generation distilling family, all their previous generations were proud illicit Poteen (Poitín) men. Micil are well worth a visit. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | My Distillery Chat with John Wilcox from Blackwater Distillery | 01:25:42 | |
Join me for My Distillery Chat with John Wilcox in Blackwater Distillery, on the Cork / Waterford border. What an interesting lad he is..... Head Distiller John, is American by birth, but I think he has become an honorary Irishman. His love and passion for the historic legacy of Irish Pot Still whiskey is large as Blackwater Distillery's founder, Peter Mulryan. I really enjoyed my visit to Blackwater. I have high expectations for their whiskey in the coming years. John's dog Finnegan shadowed us for much of our chat, stealing as many rubs and pats as he could. A distillery dog is a welcome like no other. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Irish Whiskey Auctions Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | My Poitín Garden Chat with Dan, JP & Aidan Part 2 | 01:48:57 | |
Join me for My Poitín Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, JP O'Riordan & Aidan McGovern Part 2. The four of us took a deep dive into the world of one of Ireland's national spirits, Poitín...... or potcheen, as pronounced up North... as we decided it sounded better. Such a great spirit. Drops of the night: Bán Poitín 48% Micil Heritage Edition Poitín 40% Killowen Cuige Mish peated Poitín Mulroy Bay Poitín finished in Sherry wood 52.3% Mulroy Bay Poitín finished in Port wood 55.5% Dan's Infinity bottle My Infinity Cask Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 05 Apr 2025 | My Master Cooper Chat with Darren Leonard | 01:07:51 | |
Join me for My Master Cooper Chat with Darren Leonard. Darren is a Master Cooper, not Head Cooper, above in Dair Nua Cooperage in Foxford, Co Mayo. He is a Master Cooper because he has successfully qualified an apprentice underneath him. He is passionate about the craft of coopering and retaining the Irish traditions of coopering that Ger Buckley, Midleton Master Cooper, has "legacied" into the small band of coopers and trainees in Ireland. The whole cooper community in Ireland leaves me in awe at their skill and passion for the heritage of the craft. Darren himself apprenticed under John Neely, a famous Scottish cooper who plied his trade in Ireland, up until his untimely passing in 2018. It's so great to see Darren continuing on and building a legacy in Irish Coopering. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie | |||
| 23 Sep 2023 | My Chat with Robert Johnson from Irish Whiskey Auctions | 01:54:05 | |
Join me for My with Robert Johnson from Irish Whiskey Auctions. Rob has been part of the IWA team since near the start. He doesn't have an exact job title, but he kinda does a bit of everything. I jumped onboard his WA wagon in August 2023, to keep him company on his monthly bottle collection rounds. We travelled from Cork To Cahir and back again and we had a grand chat about..... yup, whiskey. He's an interesting lad. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 20 Feb 2022 | My Distillery Chat with Dave McCabe, Midleton Blender | 01:36:28 | |
Join me for My Distillery Chat with Dave McCabe, Blender in Midleton Distillery. I strolled around Midleton Distillery with Dave one afternoon and really got the VIP tour. I visited the prestigous warehouse A2 and got to cask sample some of Midleton's finest casks. Then we strolled through the plant to visit the blending team's new Lab. Here, I got to see where the magic will happen for Irish Distiller's future releases. Thanks to Irish Distillers, especially Melissa Kelly for organising, and to Dave for the access and honesty. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | My Chat with Alex Chasko, Head Distiller with Teeling Distillery | 00:35:42 | |
Join me for My Chat with Alex Chasko, Head Distiller with Teeling Distillery. I met Alex on the roof balcony of Teeling distillery, in the heart of The Liberties area of Dublin City centre. He has been with the Teeling family through to the sale of Cooley Distillery days, to when John Teeling's sons, Jack & Steven founded Teeling Distillery. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Irish Whiskey Auctions Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon for 96hr early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I hope you enjoy our chat, Laurie | |||
| 22 Feb 2020 | Whiskey Chats Trailer | 00:01:26 | |
Join me, Laurie O'Dwyer, on my whiskey apprenticeship, as I speak to interesting people from the whiskey world and beyond, trying to quench my thirst for whiskey knowledge....... and having the craic along the way. | |||
| 17 Mar 2020 | My Chat with Ger Buckley, Midleton's Head Cooper | 00:50:49 | |
I sat down for a chat with Ger Buckley, Head Cooper with Irish Distillers and Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland. I visited him in his historic cooperage amongst all the barrels, staves, hoops, tools, dust and history that are everywhere. Heaven! Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 24 Mar 2020 | My Chat with Fionnan O'Connor | 00:48:44 | |
I sat down for a chat with Fionnan O'Connor, author of 'A Glass Apart' upstairs in the Whiskey Palace at The Palace Bar, Dublin, Ireland. Thanks to Willie Ahern for the use of his famous bar. My drop of the night: The Whiskey Exchange 26yr old Green Spot. Have a listen in on our chat, Sláinte. | |||
| 31 Mar 2020 | My Chat with Rosi Goswell from Túath Glass | 00:31:59 | |
I sat down with Rosanna Goswell, owner and creator of the world famous Túath Glass, for a chat in Bar 1661 in Green St, Dublin. Thanks to Dave Mulligan for the use of his nook. https://www.tuathglass.ie/ https://shop.bar1661.ie/ My drop of the day: 00's Redbreast 12yr old, Have a listen in. Slainte | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | My Chat with Carol Quinn, archivist at Midleton Distillery | 00:44:22 | |
I sat down with Carol Quinn, archivist for Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery. We spent a morning inside the Distiller's Cottage having a chat about the old brands and distilleries that made up Irish Distillers Ltd. Have a listen in, Sláinte. | |||
| 14 Apr 2020 | My Chat with Willie Ahern, owner of The Palace Bar, Dublin | 00:43:51 | |
I sat down for a chat with Willie Ahern, in The Palace Bar, THE iconic whiskey bar in Fleet St in Dublin. We chatted about history, the Palace Bar bottlings and so much more. My drop of the night was The Palace Bar Green Spot, Have a listen in to our chat. | |||
| 18 Apr 2020 | Whiskey Chats Lockdown Guide to Virtual Tastings | 00:09:37 | |
The first in a Covid-19 Lockdown Series, giving you the heads up on all the best virtual tastings that are available to you online. | |||
| 20 Apr 2020 | Whiskey Chats Lockdown Guide to Podcasts | 00:10:06 | |
The second in a Covid-19 Lockdown Series, giving you the heads up on all the best podcasts to listen to. | |||
| 21 Apr 2020 | My Chat with Ned Gahan, Head Distiller at Waterford Distillery | 01:02:35 | |
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! ; )
Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte! | |||
| 26 Apr 2020 | Whiskey Chats Lockdown Guide to Vlogs and Online Videos | 00:07:47 | |
The third in a Covid-19 Lockdown Series, giving you the heads up on all the best vlogs and online videos to watch. | |||
| 28 Apr 2020 | My chat with the Earl of Tyrone, Richard la Poer Beresford of Curraghmore Whiskey | 00:35:31 | |
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. | |||
| 05 May 2020 | My chat with Claire & Danesh Lalvani from Thomas Mahers pub in Waterford | 00:28:25 | |
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. | |||
| 12 May 2020 | My chat with Julie Christie of Celtic Whiskey Bar and Celtic Whiskey Shop | 00:30:20 | |
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. | |||
| 16 May 2020 | My Chat with William Lavelle, Head of the Irish Whiskey Association with Drinks Ireland | 00:40:17 | |
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. | |||
| 27 May 2020 | My Chat with Willie Murphy aka Pot Still Will | 01:08:26 | |
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 | |||