{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67993ea960e68f77d5be5a49/6869769e71f42fef12a42018?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Celebrating Irish Whiskey, the Old and the New.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67993ea960e68f77d5be5a49/1751742009327-0a376f38-4632-4b13-8fa9-cd9abd4d5c5c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>There’s no doubt that living in Speyside is whisky heaven but this time, Andrew and Josh take a detour to explore the rich, world of Irish whiskey.</p><p>They meet up for a blether and uncork three bottles; one from the oldest licensed distillery in the world, another of the iconic John’s Lane release and a newcomer from the current whiskey renaissance</p><p>In just two decades, Ireland has gone from three distilleries to nearly fifty. It’s not just a revival — it’s a revolution. And while Whisky Pilgrims usually seek out affordable, accessible drams for everyday enjoyment, this episode is a celebration, and one particular dram makes an exception. </p><p>This isn’t Scotch versus Irish. It’s Scotch <em>and</em> Irish. Two traditions, two cultures, one shared love for whisk(e)y, so, whether your glass holds single malt or pot still, grain or blend, raise it high.</p><p>Sláinte mhaith.</p>","author_name":"Josh Edge and Andrew Hinds"}