Niamh Walsh

That's The Spirit

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That's the Spirit Every other Wednesday morning, That's the Spirit pulls back the label to reveal the incredible people, places, and stories behind the world of Irish whiskey. From historic legacy houses to the independent craft innovators reshaping the modern industry, we explore the passion, heritage, and unique character poured into every bottle. 📖 What we're pouring: The People: Stories celebrating the brand ambassadors, sales reps, and boots-on-the-ground champions who bring Irish whiskey to the world. The Places: Journeys to the unique landscapes and distilleries that shape each whis...

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Niamh Walsh

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Bushmills Distillery 08.07.2026 6:01

In Episode 3 of  That's the Spirit , we head north to the Antrim coast, to the banks of the River Bush, and to one of the most iconic names in Irish whiskey. Bushmills. The oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. A place shaped by wind, water, and centuries of patience, where triple-distilled single malt Irish whiskey has been made the same way, on the same site, for generations. But...

Micil Distillery 24.06.2026 7:25

What does it take to turn a six-generation poitín tradition into one of Ireland's most celebrated craft distilleries? In Episode 2 of  That's the Spirit , we head to Galway to explore the story of Micil Distillery — founded by brothers Pádraic and Jimín Ó Griallais — and how they transformed a once-illicit family craft into Galway's first legal distillery in over a century. We explore the ric...

Dingle Distillery 10.06.2026 6:13

Dingle Distillery — Spirit on the Edge of the Atlantic For the first episode of That's the Spirit, we head west to the wild, wind-swept town of Dingle, County Kerry, and the story behind one of Ireland's first truly independent distilleries in generations. Founded in 2012 by the team behind the Porterhouse Brewing Company, Dingle was built small by design — hands-on, craft-led, and answerable to n...