74 - Mark Lonergan
Today we're joined by Mark Lonergan of The Shelbourne Bar, Cork City. Mark Shares his experience on the frontlines of the Irish Whiskey Scene in Cork's most well-known Whiskey Bar.
73 - Mescan Brewery
Today we’re joined by a warm legend of a human being in Head Brewer Cillian from the Mescan Craft Beer brewery based in Westport County Mayo.
72 - Charity Shop Chic
Hello there, it’s the return of Marc Lavender and if you don’t know who that is go back and listen to our earlier episode ‘Marc Lavender’ and immerse yourself in the deep well of hipster culture and celeb booze brands that has led us back to the content for our newest episode.
71 - Rebel City Distillery
Hey Friend, welcome back or welcome to you possible new friend.
Today we’re chatting with Robert from Rebel City Distillery, Robert and his wife Bhagya founded their gorgeous little distillery down by the Marina Market in Cork City where they are currently making Lovely Gin & unusually interesting Irish Absinthe.
Tune in and have a great day.
70 - Valentia Island Vermouth
We are back this week with a truly wonderful chat with Anna and Orla of Valentia Island Vermouth. We are huge fans of their Fantastic Vermouth and we absolutley loved having them on and hearing about their journey so far.
If more of us were like Anna and Orla the Irish drinks industry would be all the happier for it.
Tune in and stay sound.
69 - Mark McLaughlin
Mark McLaughlin Director of Irish Whiskey for The Dead Rabbit pub in New York joins us for a little chinwag today, tune in and have a fine aul day.
68 - Kinsale Mead
We are back this week with a gorgeous chat with Kate and Denis from Kinsale Mead. We loved having the guys on to chat about their backgrounds and discuss all things Mead.
67 - Tara Deery
We’re joined today by the cool & classy Tara Deery, a superstar in Irish wine in our opinion with a gorgeous chat on Tara and her background in the wine world up to this point, tune in and stay sound.
66 - Whiskey Live Dublin
Today we're chatting through Whiskey Live Dublin, what's involved, and what to expect if you're thinking of coming along.
65 - Not a Whiskey tasting
Hey there friend, today we decided to chat through the evolution of our events in the Lucky Duck along with thoughts on our drinks selection.
64 - Bruddanem
Today it's all about what we're up to as of late along with some thoughts on Friendship.
63 - Shane Long
We are back this week with an absolutely fascinating chat with Shane Long, founder of Franciscan Well. Shane is arguably one of the most influential figures in the Irish drinks scene and it was a massive honour for us to be able to speak to him on The Centre Cut.
A Huge thanks to Shane for taking the time and for sharing his insights on the industry that means so much too us.
Tune in and stay sound.
62 - David George Taylor 2.0
Hello lovely people,
Top tier bábóg David George Taylor is back with us this week to catch up on all that has happened since we last had him on.
It has been a massive few months for Dave and the rest of the 1661 team from winning Irish Bar of the year to taking over the Dead Rabbit in New York this February.
We love Dave to bits and we find the passion and energy he has for his craft to be equal parts infectious and refreshing.
Long live DGT.
61 - Dave Cummins
Hello everybody,
This week Dave Cummins joined us on The Centre Cut to chat all things Dingle Distillery, Porterhouse Brew Co and rare breeds of cattle (a new learning curve for us here at CC).
Dave is a truly unique character and it was fantastic to get to know him a bit better and get his views on the Irish drinks industry as a whole.
Tune in and stay sound.
60 - Tribe
Hello friends,
We are back this week with a chat focused on the importance of community. Both within the world of whiskey as well as further afield.
Stay safe and well.
59 - The Godfather in black & white
The dynamic landscape of Irish Bars along with the question ‘Have you ever been on a date with yourself?’
58 - Jamie Reilly
Another HUGE one for us today friends, we’re joined by our friend Jamie Reilly a veteran of the Irish Bar industry and someone who we consider to be the epitome of ‘on the level’
We have wanted Jamie to join us from day one with some wisdom on his experience in the Irish drinks scene along with his background and upbringing in Dublin from young grafter status up to busy father of two and bar manager in the belly of the beast in Dublin city centre, enjoy xx
57 - Nightcap
Blessings to you friend, today we're on the subject of a 'Nightcap' or the drop of alcohol at the end of a day we're also talking about sleep itself.
56 - Barry Chandler
Today Barry Chandler from Stories & Sips has kindly joined us for a chat on his own story along with some bits and pieces from his experience on the Irish whiskey scene over the last few years, hope you’re having a gorgeous day.