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168: Killowen Irish Whiskey With Brenden Carty
Episode 168
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
When I tell you I'm stoked for y'all to see this, is an understatement. Brenden is doing small batch Irish whiskey the right way, no shortcuts. No BS just great whiskey. But don't take my word for it , you gotta check it out. Cheers.Killowendistillery.comPatreon.com/offtopicwhiskeyBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhisk...About KillowenThe most authentic of distilleries, Killowen Distillery is seated in the heart of the Mournes in County Down where horizons are framed by sweeping hills that slope gently into the sea. It is a place where old traditions and the finest natural resources have been blended to produce world class craft spirits.Our PeopleFounded by distiller Brendan Carty, Killowen’s team brings together a rogues gallery of whiskey experts and enthusiasts, all driven by one thing; bringing back the character and tradition of real Irish whiskey.Brendan is active and influential in the Irish distilling world, and is obsessed with the revival of forgotten styles of native distilling.Our ProcessKillowen have selected two handmade artisan stills named Christoir (1000 litre) and Broc (800 litre). Both pot stills are flame fed and our condensers are worm tub. We believe the ancient still shape, size, flame heat and worm tub condensation help create a traditional spirit with a contemporary twist. It is our understanding that Killowen are the only Distillery to focus on purely worm tub condensers in Ireland.Our SpiritOur historically inspired, time-consuming processes allow Killowen’s unique flavour profiles to echo the international whiskey of choice that where distinctively ‘Irish’. This will mean that the highly sought-after Irish product can rightfully be held in high esteem once again.Signature Rum & RaisinSINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEYfinished in dark rum CASKS & PX SHERRY BUTTSBalancing PX Sherry & Dark Rum finishesfor the perfect flavour of the Carribean.with coconut & vanilla, figs, prunes & raisins.After aging for 5 years in Bourbon casks, this Single Malt has been divided and finished in Killowen’s own dark rum casks & PX sherry butts. The County Louth malt is the perfect compliment to the marriage of PX sherry flavours of prunes, figs & raisins combined with rum’s tropical Caribbean notes of coconut & vanilla.PANGURIRISH POITÍNARE YOU ON THE HUNT FOR THE PERFECT SPIRIT?Pangur Irish Poitín is a 50-50 marriage of two Irish Poitíns from two iconic distilleries, one big, one tiny, just across a lough from each other.They are masters of their art; brining you a Poitín of superior body & flavour.
