Irish-ising American whiskey and American-ising Irish whiskey

Master Distiller with Jameson Brian Nation moved his family to Minnesota bringing his talents to the O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

The O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co in Minneapolis, USA. Picture: O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co

Brian Nation smiles when he hears grumbling about how wet March has been in Ireland this year. Now transplanted to Minnesota, his winter experience is more accustomed to six-foot snow drifts and sub-zero temperatures. 

Brian is back in his native Cork this week for the launch of Keeper’s Heart into the Irish market via distributors Barry & Fitzwilliam Ltd, the whiskey’s first international availability outside the United States.