August 5, 2015 – John Teeling is back in the bulk whiskey business, and Dundalk has its first working distillery in nearly a century. The… Read More
Dublin
Brown-Forman Enters Irish Whiskey With Slane Castle Deal
June 5, 2015 – Another major player in the whisky business is jumping into the Irish Whiskey sector, as Brown-Forman will spend approximately $50 million… Read More
Episode 537: May 30, 2015
Irish Whiskey once dominated the world, but several factors combined to nearly wipe the country’s distillers out over time. While it’s now the fastest-growing segment… Read More
Irish Whiskey Producers Aim For Increased Market Share
May 15, 2015 – During the “golden age” of Irish Whiskey in the late 1800’s, Irish Whiskey was more popular worldwide than Scotch or any… Read More
Episode 534: May 9, 2015
This episode wraps up our special coverage of the Spirit of Speyside Festival in Scotland, and we’ll hear from soccer star Michael Owen. The former Manchester United… Read More
Episode 525: March 14, 2015
Anthony Bourdain is many things…a chef, author, journalist, and media personality. At heart, though, he’s a hedonist seeking pleasure from everything he encounters – including… Read More
Episode 523: February 28, 2015
Lots to talk about this week, with news from all over the world! Bruichladdich’s Jim McEwan joins us on WhiskyCast In-Depth to talk about the… Read More
Whisky Magazine Announces World Icons of Whisky Winners
January 29, 2015 – South African-based Distell has taken top honors as Distiller of the Year in the third round of Whisky Magazine’s 2015 Icons… Read More
Episode 514: January 3, 2015
Irish whiskey will take another step in 2015 with the first exports of Yellow Spot to the US market, still the strongest market in the… Read More
Episode 513: December 28, 2014
As we close out 2014, we’ll hear from the man some might call “The Whisky Whisperer” for his ability to coax young distilleries into producing… Read More
Reynier Upbeat On Irish Whiskey Potential
December 5, 2014 – “There are 105 Scottish distilleries of significance…there are four in Ireland. You figure it out…” That’s how former Bruichladdich managing director… Read More
Episode 508: November 29, 2014
Irish Whiskey has been leading the global growth in whisky sales for the last several years, posting double-digit gains every year. That growth is being… Read More