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Whiskey with the extra \\u2018e\\u2019, this episode is all about the history of Irish whiskey, the fall and resurgence of Irish whiskey and the whiskey experience on the island.
Today, we're joined by John Callely from Whiskey Island, as we go on an exciting dive into the delicious drink that is whiskey. We explore its history, from its rise to prominence to its remarkable resurgence in recent years and leave you with some top tips for whiskey drinks.
For more information on Whiskey Island and their tours visit www.whiskeyisland.ie

This episode\\u2019s Irish words or sayings:
Uisce beatha (Water of life / whiskey) \\u2013 Pronounced: ISH-ka bah-ha

An Irish toast:
Health and long life to you
and land without rent to you
A husband or wife of your choice to you
A child every year to you
And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you are dead
Sl\\xe1inte

Drink recipes:
Irish Old Fashioned
\\u2022A young blend Irish whiskey \\u2013 60 ml
\\u2022Benedictine Dom (instead of sugar syrup) 25 ml
\\u2022Angostura bitters - 2 dashes
\\u2022Orange bitters - 2 dashes
\\u2022Rocks glass with orange peel
\\u2022Good thick well-packed ice
-Stir

(Irish) Whiskey sours
\\u2022Teeling small batch
\\u2022Lemon juice
\\u2022Honey sirup
\\u2022Apricot brandy
\\u2022Egg whites
\\u2022Coupe-style glass
-Shake up

Irish coffee
\\u2022Pouring cream
\\u2022200 ml size glass
\\u2022Good coffee
-Shake the cream

John\\u2019s favourite cocktail (batch)
\\u2022Young Irish whiskey (full 750 ml bottle)
\\u2022Cranberry juice 1l
\\u2022Apple juice 1l
-Stir
-Pour into slim jim glasses with ice and a slice of lime

Experiences mentioned:
The oldest pub \\u2013 Sean\\u2019s Bar, Athlone: www.seansbar.ie