Irish whiskey stories
The people, places and stories behind Irish whiskey.
That’s The Spirit explores Ireland’s most remarkable distilleries through the stories, traditions and people that shape them.
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View all episodes →Season 1 · Episode 11 · People story
JJ Corry
In County Clare, Louise McGuane revives the forgotten tradition of whiskey bonding. From an antique shop discovery to a family farm, discover the story behind J.J. Corry.
Season 1 · Episode 10 · Distillery story
Lough Ree Distillery
After meeting Peter and Darragh in Paris, Niamh heads to Lanesborough to explore Lough Ree Distillery, Bart’s Irish Whiskey, Blenavoher and the familiar landscapes of the Irish Midlands.
Season 1 · Episode 9 · Distillery story
Dunville's Distillery
From Belfast’s whiskey heritage to its revival at Echlinville, Dunville’s is a story of old names, new beginnings, and the personal connections that run through Irish whiskey.
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That's The Spirit began with a simple idea: the people behind Irish whiskey deserve to have their stories told properly.
Hosted by Niamh, who grew up in Ireland and spent years working behind the bar in Galway, the podcast takes you beyond the bottle to discover the distilleries, traditions and remarkable people shaping Irish whiskey today.
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