Fionnán O’Connor first became well-known for his ground breaking whiskey book A Glass Apart which was a timely chronicle on single pot still whiskey just as it was about to start its current renaissance period. 

Not content with his first book he has since gone on to research the rich history of Irish whiskey and specifically the grains that were used by long lost distilleries in their pot still mash bills. 

A lengthy process of going through extensive archives has now reached its endgame and Fionnan has since persuaded distilleries to try out some of these old recipes in an attempt to revive long lost whiskey styles, and to see how the different grain ratios contribute to a variety of flavour profiles. 

In this episode you will get a real impression of the passion and dedication Fionnan has put into his work. We discuss his journey into whiskey and how he got caught up in the rich history of Irish pot still whiskey and how his research will hopefully become a valuable resource for new generations of whiskey makers. 

Link to Boan Distillery's Vintage Mashbill Casks: https://boanndistillery.ie/vintage-mash-bills/