27 episodes
The Celtic Whiskey Pod Celtic Whiskey Shop
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Unchillfiltered Conversation with the people behind some of the world's greatest drinks. Presented by Al Higgins and guests from the Celtic Whiskey Shop.
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Ulysses Whiskey with Paul Dubsky
Ulysses Whiskey x Art is a new whiskey journey that celebrates James Joyce's great work in a unique way.
The first whiskey release is available to buy in advance now ahead of a release date on Blooms Day this year, you can also buy the whole range of 18 whiskeys in advance from celticwhiskeyshop.com
The concept behind each whiskey 'episode' is both complex and intruiging. It is a story in itself and is definitely something that is best explained by the company's founder Paul Dubsky.
Listen on for all the details.
www.ulysseswhiskey.com
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Miles Munroe and Westward Whiskey
Westward Whiskey and their parent company have been distilling in Portland Oregon since 2004, and they take a slightly different slant on your usual American Whiskey with their entire focus being on single malt production. It wasn't always that way however, and in the way that has become customary they also started off distilling gin to make ends meet while the whiskey matured. Their gin brand was a major success and means that they can now concentrate on what Miles Munroe and his team are really enthusiastic about- whiskey distilling.
I met Miles at Whiskey Live Dublin but it wasn't until the event was well over and the dust has settled that we were able to arrange a recording. We talk about the evolution of the distillery, the importance of fermentation and beers styles in the making of Westward and a good bit about how amazing Oregon is! Lots more as usual including the foundation of the American Single Malt Commision, an organisation that Miles was involved in founding to safeguard and help support Single Malt distillers in the USA. Westward Whiskeys are available to buy now at the Celtic Whiskey Shop and also in 3cl samples from our sister site dramsdelivered.com
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Brian Nation and Patrick O'Shaughnessy from O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company
*Now with improved audio*
We caught up with Brian Nation and Patrick O'Shaughnessy during their whistle-stop tour of Ireland. A big milestone for the distillery, this was their launch of their first whiskeys which are named Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon and Keeper's Heart Irish + American. We conducted this interview in the Celtic Whiskey Shop the day after a great tasting event organised by the shop and held in Lost Lane. There's a great story to hear in the episode and a great future ahead for the team at the distillery.
Brian will be back to host a Masterclass at whiskeylivedublin.com. Go to the link below for ticket to that session, and to the second link to find the new whiskeys on our site.
https://www.whiskeylivedublin.com/master-classes.html
https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=keeper%20heart
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Oisín Mulcahy- Head Distillery and Blender at Clonakilty Distillery
It was well overdue that we talked to Clonakilty Distillery to find out all about the distillery and their award winning spirit. Housed in a building that was originally meant to be a bank, it has been making spirit since 2019 and in theory is now old enough to be released as whiskey. Oisín joined the team in 2022 and has been very involved in all aspects of production. We talk in the podcast about his own journey through whiskey, and the farm to glass aspect of Clonakilty. Then about maturation of the spirit whether that be the new make, mature stock or sourced stock from elsewhere. Plus, or course, a lot more. It could be time to taste some 4 year old whiskey from Clonakilty, will we see that this year? Listen on to find out.
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Michael D'Souza and Paul John Distillery
India is one of the most exciting emerging producers of single malt whisky. It is a country that consumes an incredible amount of whisky but that is mostly domestic blends and a number of Scottish blended whiskies. On the international market it is a different story and malt whisk(e)y drinkers across the world are slowly discovering that India has something new to offer, with a broad range of flavour profiles and expressions to be enjoyed. Paul John Distillery are one of the international trail blazers, and Al was fortunate to speak to head distiller Michael D'Souza about the formation of the distillery, the company and the diverse range of single malts they produce. Having won over 300 international whisky awards it is clear that something special is happening at their distillery in Goa. Listen to the episode to find out more.
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Sarah Dowling- Head Distiller and Blender at Cooley Distillery
In this 7th episode of our second series Al Higgins talks to Sarah Dowling from Cooley Distillery. Since joining the company Sarah has reached the role of Head Distiller and Blender at Cooley. She overseas the operations and also is in charge of blending an chosing casks for their bottlings. We talk about her career which started in Scotland but eventually brought her back home to Ireland, about the art of blending, current challenges facing distillers and a lot more. Listen on to hear about what's currently happening at Cooley and what we can expect from their brands. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Sláinte.
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