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Author: Dave C

The Lakes Distillery: The Whiskymaker’s Reserve

Posted on 15th Jan 2023 by Dave C

Opportunities just don’t happen; you create them, which is almost certainly the case for the Lakes distillery. Where better to… Read more The Lakes Distillery: The Whiskymaker’s Reserve

Baoilleach Distillery’s ‘The Cratur’

Posted on 3rd Jan 2023 by Dave C

The saying goes that we should start with a bang. As the ‘Year of Poitín’ came to a close last… Read more Baoilleach Distillery’s ‘The Cratur’

Killowen and Blackwater’s A Dó Poitín

Posted on 19th Dec 2022 by Dave C

Is there anything poitín can’t do right now? We’ve covered it extensively on the Water of Life in the past,… Read more Killowen and Blackwater’s A Dó Poitín

Sailors Home- Journey

Posted on 12th Dec 2022 by Dave C

Emblazoned on the Sailor’s Home website is quite a famous quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, “the purpose of life, after all,… Read more Sailors Home- Journey

Killowen Belgrove Oat Whiskey with a Rum & Raisin Finish

Posted on 23rd Nov 2022 by Dave C

Disclosure: As stated, the bottle that informed this article was provided to the Water of Life team by Killowen free… Read more Killowen Belgrove Oat Whiskey with a Rum & Raisin Finish

Small Pot, Big Flavours; the Baoilleach raison d’être

Posted on 18th Nov 2022 by Dave C

I’ve previously discussed the advantageous ‘Friends of Irish Whiskey’ Facebook group and the release of special single casks throughout the… Read more Small Pot, Big Flavours; the Baoilleach raison d’être

Killowen make Irish Whiskey history with the release of Cask 001 and 002

Posted on 7th Nov 20227th Nov 2022 by Dave C

They say that anniversaries come around at a break-neck speed, but it’s almost like the opposite is true for Irish… Read more Killowen make Irish Whiskey history with the release of Cask 001 and 002

Chat with Michael O’Boyle of Baoilleach Distillery, Donegal

Posted on 25th Oct 202224th Oct 2022 by Dave C

Last week, Mike and I got the opportunity to interview Michael O’Boyle of Baoilleach distillery for the Water of Life.… Read more Chat with Michael O’Boyle of Baoilleach Distillery, Donegal

Art is wine and experience is the brandy we distill from it

Posted on 16th Oct 202215th Oct 2022 by Dave C

Last month, Jonathon talked about the variety of cask finishes (amongst other things) that can enhance a whiskey’s profile, flavour,… Read more Art is wine and experience is the brandy we distill from it

Dunville’s Friend at Hand Single Cask

Posted on 28th Sep 202228th Sep 2022 by Dave C

Dunville’s proudly fosters and promotes its ‘Spirit of Belfast’ motto, and it’s no wonder why. Dunville’s has such a rich… Read more Dunville’s Friend at Hand Single Cask

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