March 17, 2021
EP 38: Woody Kane & Chris McGowan on The Busker Irish Whiskey
This week's guests on Spirits of Whisk(e)y are Woody Kane and Chris McGowan, Global Ambassador and Director of Marketing, respectively, of The Busker Irish Whiskey. The Busker is a "new to world" Irish whiskey, designed to demonstrate Ireland's three signature styles of whiskey—Single Grain, Single Malt, and Single Pot Still—and leverage its relationship with Disaronno International through its Triple Cask Triple Smooth expression, aged, in part, in Sicilian ex-Marsala casks. Listen and learn how Woody and Chris channeled a way with people and storytelling into a life of evangelizing the world's whiskey drinkers. Then hear Chef Louise Leonard's suggestions for pairing The Busker's Triple Cask Triple Smooth with Irish Soda Bread French Toast, accompanied by Fresh Fruit and Hard Cream. Sláinte!
Jypsi Whiskey: More Than Just a Celebrity Brand
In this blog post, we'll delve into the unique story behind Whiskey Jypsi, exploring how its Co-founder, Raj Alva and Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman, are committed to creating a high-quality whiskey brand that transcends celebrity status. We'll dive into…
Whiskey Sojourns in Sin City: My First WSWA Experience
In this blog post, I'm expanding on my recent episode of Barrel Room Chronicles where I shared my first-ever experience at the WSWA (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference in Las Vegas. It was a whirlwind of whiskey tastings, industry…
