McConnells

Whiskey Lore: Stories

English - January 24, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
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Previous Episode: Irish Whiskey Pt. 14: The Undertaker Who Kickstarted the Irish Whiskey Industry // McConnell's

Next Episode: Irish Whiskey Pt. 16: The Rise of the Poitín Wars Plus a Visit to Bushmills

It seems appropriate that an episode featuring me taking a walking tour of Belfast with McConnell's Sarah Kennedy would sync up with the story of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. It was a pivital time in Irish history, when a last ditch effort was made to separate from the control of Great Britain. Its an event that would echo down through Irish history - especially in Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Hear the story of one of the rebellion's central figures and how one of the United Irishmen's own came to haunt one of Ireland's most historic distilleries.

And enjoy a cruise around Belfast, where - dare I say, I tasted the greatest beer I've ever tasted.

Cheers and Slainte mhaith!