{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fdb820b5218f001713c89b/66c1d873844d445153563a4e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"012: The Evolution of Irish Whiskey: Insights from Barry Chandler, Founder of Stories & Sips","description":"<p> In this captivating episode, Damian sits down with <strong>Barry Chandler</strong>, a prominent figure in the <strong>Irish whiskey</strong> industry and the founder of the <strong>Stories &amp; Sips Whiskey Club</strong>. Barry shares his journey from the United States to becoming a globally recognized <strong>Irish whiskey expert</strong>. He discusses the <strong>growth of Irish whiskey</strong>, the significance of <strong>storytelling in whiskey culture</strong>, and the importance of building a global community of whiskey enthusiasts. This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in the <strong>history of Irish whiskey</strong>, <strong>whiskey tasting</strong>, and the <strong>craft of distillation</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Barry's Introduction to Irish Whiskey:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>How a charity event led Barry to discover his passion for <strong>Irish whiskey tasting</strong>.</li><li>The role of storytelling in connecting people with <strong>whiskey brands</strong>.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Founding Stories &amp; Sips Whiskey Club:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>The origins and growth of a <strong>global whiskey community</strong>.</li><li>Challenges and successes in launching <strong>exclusive whiskey releases</strong>.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Navigating the Irish Whiskey Industry:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Insights into the <strong>production of Irish whiskey</strong> and the different styles such as <strong>single malt</strong> and <strong>pot still whiskey</strong>.</li><li>The impact of historical events on the development of <strong>whiskey styles in Ireland</strong>.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Building a Global Whiskey Community:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Barry’s strategies for engaging <strong>whiskey enthusiasts</strong> around the world.</li><li>Leveraging online platforms during the <strong>COVID-19 pandemic</strong> to grow the whiskey community.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Future of Irish Whiskey:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Barry’s vision for the future of <strong>Stories &amp; Sips</strong> and the ongoing mission to share the joy of <strong>Irish whiskey</strong> globally.</li></ul><p><strong>Quotable Moments:</strong></p><ul><li>\"We don’t distill red breast; we distill whiskey, and it doesn’t yet know what it’s going to be.\" </li><li>\"This is not any process or whiskey that any one of us owns or has to defend vigorously. Rather it’s another tool for us to have a bit of crack and some chats.\" – Barry Chandler</li></ul><p><strong>Guest Contact Information:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://storiesandsips.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stories &amp; Sips</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/IrishWhiskeyBarry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@IrishWhiskeyBarry</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the <strong>Cocktail Academy Podcast</strong> for more inspiring stories from the world of <strong>cocktails</strong> and <strong>spirits</strong>. Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with fellow <strong>whiskey/cocktail enthusiasts</strong>!</p>","author_name":"Damian Cole"}