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
Irish Distillers
Episode 396: November 3, 2012
This week, we promise a politics-free episode! We’ll look at the history and future of India’s Amrut Distillery with third-generation Amrut executive director Rick Jagdale… Read More
Episode 390: September 22, 2012
This week, we’re catching up with old friends and on new whiskies. After two full weeks on the road, there was much more to talk… Read More
Episode 388: September 15, 2012
This weekend, I’m in Bardstown for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival. There’s a legitimate claim that this could be the world’s largest whisky festival, with… Read More
Episode 279: September 19, 2010
Ireland’s Midleton Distillery features 5 pot stills, eight column stills, and literally dozens of possibilities for making Irish whiskey. It’s home to Jameson, Power’s, Midleton,… Read More
Episode 250: April 25, 2010
Back from Scotland, and plenty to talk about. This episode features highlights from the World Whiskies Conference in Glasgow, as well as a rare interview… Read More
Episode 135: March 9, 2008
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the horizon, it’s time for Part 1 of a 2-part series on Irish Whiskeys. In this episode, we’ll hear… Read More
Episode 130: February 3, 2008
With Valentine’s Day almost here, thoughts of chocolate will certainly be on the minds of some whisky lovers…whether it’s for themselves or for that special… Read More
Episode 83: March 17, 2007
Irish whiskeys really deserve more than just a taste at St. Patrick’s Day. They’re the fastest growing segment of the whisky business, and we’ll hear… Read More

