Stories and Sips is hosted by Irishman and self-professed Irish whiskey ambassador Barry Chandler, introducing unsuspecting Americans to the joys of Ireland's extraordinary whiskeys, their history and their stories.
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Irish Whiskey Review - The Definitive Guide to all things Whisky, Scotch, Bourbon NOT just Irish!
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Marty McAuley and Justin Macartney talk whisky. Join us on our other platforms here - https://linktr.ee/IrishWhiskey whisky, whiskey, spirits, drink, liquor, hooch, moonshine, alcohol, rotgut, distillery, scotch, corn, distiller, moonshiner, poteen, rye, distil, distill, usquebaugh, mountain dew, spiritus, frumenti, white lightning, malt Scotch, barley-bree, red-eye, usque, screech, screigh, firewater, water of life, John Barleycorn et al
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Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about. Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it ...
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Londondery Arms Hotel in Carnlough Changes Hands
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Once owned by Sir Winston Churchill no less https://londonderryarmshotel.com/
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Finding Colorado's Grains of Distinction with Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House
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Back during the Pandemic, I was chatting with a friend of my from New Mexico about whiskey and I noticed on the Zoom call how many bottles of Laws Whiskey House spirits he had on his back shelf. He was a real fan. And that piqued my interest. So when I was traveling back from California on a major road trip, I made a quick stop into the Denver-base…
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Belfast Distillery Company launches McConnells at the Crumlin Road Gaol
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The History of the American Still (Part 2) with Alan Bishop
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This week, I continue my conversation with Alan Bishop as I toss him one of the little gems I found in my research about Kentucky Bourbon. The question must be asked, when did Kentucky move from pot stills and log stills to the modern column and thumper/doubler combination? We might be pretty close to an answer. It is time to move on to the late 19…
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Pearse Lyons Distillery James O'Driscoll
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The History of the American Still with Alan Bishop
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While digging into the history of Kentucky Bourbon, I kept hearing this nagging voice in my head saying - you need to understand stills to tell this story. Yes, I do know modern stills and have seen them used on both sides of the Atlantic. But these big column stills are not what American whisky was originated on. And, in fact, some of those old st…
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The History and Future of Distilling in Washington State with Author Becky Garrison
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In this episode, I sit down with Becky Garrison, author of 'Distilling in Washington: A History,' to explore the fascinating history of whiskey distilling in Washington state. We uncover the early days of the industry, its impact on Native American tribes, and how drinking culture evolved over time. From the origins of terms like 'hooch' and 'skid …
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Stories of Square Stills, Bootlegging, and Moonshine with A.J of Casey Jones Distillery
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Join me as we head to Western Kentucky, to meet a man who took his moonshining skills and family traditions and found a way to legalize them and give people a taste of moonshine culture and spirits distilled in one of the most unique looking stills you'll ever see - the square coffin still. Enjoy my conversation with Arlon "AJ" Casey Jones of the C…
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Innovative Margie Samuels and the Evolution of Maker's Mark with Beth Buckner
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Time to get to know Maker's Mark from its origins to today. Beth Buckner, Senior Manager of Innovation and Blending at Maker's Mark reveals the story of Margie Samuels and her influence on the Maker's Mark bottle and brand. Then, we go step by step through all of the classic and new Maker's Mark expressions to build a complete picture of what the b…
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Counting Down Kentucky's Top 10 Historic Whiskey Brands with Jerry Daniels of Stone Fences Tours (Part 2)
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In this episode, Drew Hannush and Jerry Daniels dive into their top 10 favorite historic bourbon brands, each with its own unique story and impact on the bourbon industry. They explore the rich histories behind each brand, highlighting the people like E.H. Taylor, George Garvin Brown, J.B. Dant, and Paul Jones Jr., who shaped the bourbon world. Tun…
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Counting Down Kentucky's Top 10 Historic Whiskey Brands with Jerry Daniels of Stone Fences Tours
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Welcome to a history filled episode that is sure to stir up some debate. This week, I welcome back to the show Jerry Daniels of Stone Fences Tours. Last time we got together, we had a countdown of our favorite Kentucky distillery tours - this week, we're going to fill your ears with history as we compare our own Top 10's of our favorite Kentucky wh…
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A Modern Drinking Glass Using Traditional Methods with Elliot Walker of Blowfish Glass and Iain Weir of Smokehead
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In today's episode, Ian Weir from Ian McLeod (makers of Smokehead) and Elliot Walker from Blowfish Glass join me to talk whisky and glassware. We will delve into the traditional techniques used to create the glass, including the intricate process of hand-blowing glass. We also explore the origins of Smokehead single malt whisky, highlighting its di…
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How Bourbon Shaped the Law and Vice Versa with Brian Haara
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In today's episode, I chat with Brian Haara, an attorney specializing in bourbon law, and the author of Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America. We discuss Brian's interest in law and how he got involved in the bourbon industry. We also explore the challenges of researching old lawsuits and deciphering handwriting in old documents. I'll do …
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Talking Ghost Dogs, The Last Wolf of Scotland, and Scottish Highland Distiling with Duncan Bryden
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Back in 2019, while preparing for my first season of the Whiskey Lore Stories podcast, I took a trip to Scotland to learn the story of Cù Bòcan, the spectral animal that is said to haunt the village of Tomotin in the Scottish Highlands. I learned of the story while reading the back of a box of Tomatin's peated single malt Scotch and was curious to …
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Bringing Monongahela Rye Back to Somerset County with Maximilian Merrill of Ponfeigh!
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Back for 2024 with a new lineup of interviews. Kicking off talking about rye whiskey (a fascinating grain I want to spend more time with this year). We're going back Pennsylvania where rye whiskey made its presence known during and after the Revolutionary War. I'm joined by Maximilian Merrill the founder of a new distillery that is bringing back So…
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World's Oldest Whisky Found! And the World of Whisky Auctions with Joe Wilson of Whisky Auctioneer
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You've heard it before - the world's oldest whisky is going up for auction. But this time, there is more than just carbon dating and a loose story behind the spirit. Join me as I talk with Joe Wilson, the Head Curator at WhiskyAuctioneer.com about this nearly 200 year old whisky, found in a castle. We'll talk about whisky auctions and how they veri…
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Diving into the Rich History of Blanton's Bourbon with Author Dominic Gugleilmi
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It's the bourbon everyone loves or everyone loves to eye-roll at. Blanton's has developed quite the reputation in this current market, with some calling it overrated and some prizing the bottles and paying large amounts for them. Today, we're going to dive into the history of the brand going back to Elmer T. Lee and to the origins of what is now th…
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The Real History of Pre-Prohibition Texas Whiskey with Author Andrew Braunberg
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One of my new favorite people in the whiskey history community has just come out with a fantastic book that explores Texas Whiskey history before Prohibition. Like Tennessee, the history of distilling in what is now Texas goes back much further than you think. Let's step out of the saloon lore and find the real (footnoted) history of Texas whiskey …
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J.P. Wiser's Dr. Don Livermore Deconstructing and Constructing Canadian Whisky
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Today we’re going to dig into the science of blending and talk about a grain that I always associate with Canada rye, with Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender and Doctor of Brewing and Distilling overseeing brands from Hiram Walker & Sons including J.P. Wiser’s, Pike Creek and Lot 40 - also two books on Canadian whiskey including Blending 101. He's k…
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James A. Miller and Chicken Cock: The Forgotten History of Bourbon with Will Woodington
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When it comes to whiskey history, some historic names take a long time to see the light of day. When it comes to James A. Miller, his time is well overdue. He started distilling in Bourbon County in the 1830s and eventually built a distillery he called The Bourbon Distillery. His whiskey was "celebrated" in New Orleans and eventually found its way …
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Why I Can't Do Whiskey Lore The Same Way I Used To
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With episode 102, it is time to take stock of what Whiskey Lore is about and the way I research my stories. With the upcoming release of my first full-length history book The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey I've done some soul searching and its time to let you in on what I'm thinking.Av Travel Fuels Life, LLC
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The 1970s in the Whisky Industry and Beyond with Richard Paterson (Part 2)
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Time to dig into the 1970s and beyond with the great Richard Paterson. We're going to talk about how blenders work with spirits, the comradery in the industry in the early days, how Richard got into doing presentations in front of people, the origins of his whisky toss, The Dalmore Distillery and its secrets, and Billy Walker will toss in a comment…
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Stories From Richard Paterson's 50+ Career History as a Master Blender (Part 1)
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As I celebrate my 100th interview episode, my special guest is Richard Paterson of Whyte & MacKay, the Dalmore, Jura, and of course Shackleton. During this hour we are going to step back into the 1960s with Richard and talk about the way things were versus how they are now in the Scotch whisky industry. We'll also find about the first distillery he…
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Transportation Whiskey founder Johnny Halton on Irish Whiskey Review
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https://transportationwhiskey.com.au/
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The History of the O'Connell's, Smuggling, and The Liberator Irish Whiskey
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During my trip to Ireland, I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Maurice O'Connell as we talked about his two whiskey brands - The Liberator and Lakeview Estate. I was fascinated by his family's history in smuggling and his ancestor Daniel O'Connell who is known as the Liberator. We'll take a look back at that history and then dive into a discussion ab…
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North Carolina's Whiskey Past & Present with Cooks Mill Bourbon's Jason and Jeanne Queen
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Did you know North Carolina has a long history of making whiskey? Join me as I chat with Jason and Jeanne Queen who are bringing back that old tradition, while preserving a grist mill that goes back to the very origins of the state of North Carolina. We'll taste their bourbon, talk NC agriculture, and what it takes to start a whiskey brand in the T…
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Wine, Whisky, Blind Tasting, and Certifications with Adam Edmonsond of The Sommelier Company
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Today its time to learn about whiskey certifications, tips for developing strengths as a blind taster, and we'll discuss wine and its influence on whisky - including flavors, finishes, and barrel types. Adam is the General Manager of the Sommelier Company and a Master of Scotch Council of Whiskey Masters as well as a Certified Specialist of Wine So…
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Once The World Largest Distillery: The History and Spirits of Tomatin with Scott Adamson
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For those that enjoyed the story of Cu Bocan, the ghost dog from the Scottish Highlands, its time to deep dive into some great history and spirits as I chat with Scott Adamson, blender and brand ambassador of Tomatin. Some revealing history around the bourbon barrel in here as well as a great discussion around the history of what was once the bigge…
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Pot Still Whisky from Australia, Tasmanian Hunter Island Whisky co-founder Damian Mackey
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Kira Kamateras Distiller at Teeling Distillery
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Berry Brothers and Rudd Wine Merchants of Pall Mall London since 1698 Joseph Whittaker Global Brand Ambassador
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https://www.bbr.com/ Breakdown of the interview below https://podsqueeze.com/results/oBesQPc2jVEbRAiAWcQJP2
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Diving Deep into Wild Turkey and And David Jennings (Rare Bird 101) Passion For It
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Is there a whisky you love so much, you could write two books about it? Today, I talk to Wild Turkey superfan David Jennings (aka Rare Bird 101) and talk about his two books American Spirit: Wild Turkey from Ripy to Russell and his new book Wild Turkey: Musings. We'll discuss his passion for the brand, what it took to research its history, how he b…
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The Whiskey Rebellion the war that nearly ended the American Dream with Michael Robinson from the Bradford House
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion#:~:text=The%20Whiskey%20Rebellion%20(also%20known,the%20newly%20formed%20federal%20government.
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Legendary 50 Year Master Distiller and Master Blender Billy Walker from Glenallachie
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The first time I traveled to Scotland, I was in Aberlour talking with a bartender about the best whiskies to try. He asked what my favorites were. When I said GlenDronach, he said "ahhh Billy Walker." Since that moment, I've been wanting to learn more about this man and what he is doing at Glenallachie. I was also surprised to hear he dipped into t…
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Coronation Special with HM The King when he was HRH The Prince of Wales
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The Return of Distilling to Belfast After Almost a Century // Titanic Distillers' Damien Rafferty
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Hard to believe Belfast has been without distilling for so long. On today's episode we'll dive into the first new distillery in Belfast in nearly 90 years. This one is housed in a facility that is rich with history. It is Titanic Distillers and their location on the docks of Belfast take us back to a day when ships were built to be modern marvels.…
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Kennet Pans the birthplace of Whiskey & Whisky Stein, Haig & Jameson with Brian Frew on the Forth of Firth near Alloa/Stirling in Scotland
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The Devil's Cask Unmasked or how to steal the Angel's Share with Jeremy Grunewald
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John Lamond Masterclass at Clackmannanshire Whisky Festival in Alloa Town Hall
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John Lamond Master of Malt mobile: +44 (7767) 635791 Whisky Man of the Year 2011 AND 2012 Best Spirits Course 2017: The Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course International Whisky Educator of the Year 2021 When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. Henry Youngman www.johnlamond.com
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Long Aged Barrel Proof Canadian Whisky? Yes! with Zach and Nick Taylor of Found North
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What do you think of when you think of Canadian whisky? Maple sweetness, rye, non-age-stated, and mellow? Well, Zach and Nick are really pushing the limits of Canadian whisky and want to change your mind about what Canadian whisky can be. In this episode, we're going to explore the distilleries of Canada through the eyes and palates of these brothe…
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The Art of Finding Dusty Bottles of Whiskey with Dan of Dusty Dan's Whiskey Reviews
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This has been a long time coming. Dan provided me with some historic samples of whiskey from Wild Turkey, Kentucky Peerless (Henderson, KY), and Cream of Kentucky and we're going to jump in and do a tasting of these. I also provided us both with a 100 year old whiskey that we'll take a sip of. We'll also go into the art of finding dusty bottles and…
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Clackmannanshire Whisky Festival Alloa Town Hall Firday 31st March & Sat 1st April
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Ahascragh Distillery home of Clan Colla Whiskey
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https://ahascraghdistillery.com/ https://linktr.ee/IrishWhiskey Main interview starts 24 minutes in
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A Masterclass in Barley, One Farm at a Time with Waterford Distillery's Neil Conway
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You've heard me talk about it before, barley is a complex grain that many distilleries dismiss. Yet don't tell the Scots, the Japanese, or the Irish that. Today we are going to dive in deep with a distillery that is digging into the science of barley, trying to completely understand it, so they can make the most amazing whiskies and elevate people'…
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Peter Lavery partner in Titanic Distillers ahead of the opening plus Damien Rafferty Master Distiller
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How Whiskey Auctions Work with Anthony from Irish Whiskey Auctions
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