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Kings County Distillery has come under fire for its 'Irish Style Whiskey'; the Irish Whiskey Association claims the label is “misleading consumers.” We talk to Colin Spoelman about the spat, and about what the New York distillery wanted to achieve with its St Patrick's Day release.

English whisky is coming of age and many producers want a G.I. to reflect that. In this episode we talk to Stephen Russell, co-founder of Kent's Copper Rivet Distillery and head distiller Abhi Banik, on why the future of English whisky may depend on getting that G.I. across the line. 

Meet the Canadian distiller the Scottish Whisky Association want to stop naming a whisky after himself... or after an island he works on... or a glen he distills in... but Bagpipes might be ok, it just depends on who owns the bagpipes.

So you want to buy a cask of whisk(e)y! Then ask yourself why. Is it to make money, or is it to have fun? If it's the former, whisky writer Ian Buxton asks if you have you really thought it through? If it's the latter then Serghios Florides editor of Irish Whiskey Magazine, might be able to help.

A ten minute introduction to Irish Whiskey with Blackwater Distillery Head Distiller John Wilcox. 100% factual. What's not to like? This is a brand-new podcast so please share Whisky Republic with your whisky or spirit loving friends. Don't forget to subscribe & if you want to leave a rating or review we would really appreciate it. Please drink Responsibly

Whisky Republic with Peter Mulryan kicks off with a two-part exploration of taste. Want to know what spirits writer Lew Bryson thinks of tasting notes? Want to write your own? Then join us for a small drop or just a listen in as our first ever episode gets under way. This is a brand-new podcast so please share Whisky Republic with your whisky or spirit loving friends. Don't forget to subscribe & if you want to leave a rating or review we would really appreciate it. Please drink Responsibly