Irish Whiskey is the fastest growing segment of the worldwide whisky market, and Midleton Distillery is the largest in Ireland. Even running 24/7 isn’t enough… Read More
Barry Crockett
Episode 441: September 7, 2013
There was a changing of the guard at Ireland’s Midleton Distillery this week, in addition to the housewarming party for Midleton’s massive distillery expansion. Brian… Read More
Irish Distillers Dedicates New Midleton Expansion
September 4, 2013 -A year and five months after breaking ground on the expansion of Midleton Distillery, Irish Distillers held a dedication ceremony to officially… Read More
Episode 440: August 31, 2013
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbons may well be some of the hardest whiskies to find, and hundreds of people call the Old Rip Van… Read More
Episode 439: August 25, 2013
When Kentucky was still a wilderness in Colonial days, Pennsylvania was a hotbed of whiskey distilling. Back then, the Keystone State was known for its… Read More
Barry Crockett’s Final Midleton Very Rare Whiskey Released
August 19, 2013 – The final edition of Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey to carry Master Distiller Barry Crockett’s signature is being released this week.… Read More
William Grant & Sons Dominates IWSC Whisky Trophies
July 25, 2013 – William Grant & Sons, the family-owned company responsible for Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Grant’s whiskies, led trophy winners in the whisky… Read More
Episode 434: July 20, 2013
The whisky world lost one of the legends this week with the passing of Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee. Not only was… Read More
International Spirits Challenge Honors Barry Crockett, Presents Whisky Trophies
July 17, 2013 – Retired Irish Distillers master distiller Barry Crockett was presented with the International Spirits Challenge’s 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award Wednesday night during… Read More
Episode 412: February 16, 2013
You have an iconic brand, but not enough supply to meet growing global demand…so you make one change in the product to increase supply, and… Read More
Episode 411: February 9, 2013
It’s been a big week for Barry Crockett. Midleton Distillery’s Master Distiller was named this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner by The Whisky Advocate, and… Read More
Midleton’s Barry Crockett Retiring After 47 Years
Midleton Distillery Master Distiller Barry Crockett has announced his plans to retire in March after 47 years. The announcement came days after he was named… Read More