Gifted Irish distiller finds his heart's desire in Minnesota

Brian Nation is delighted he moved to the USA to enjoy success with new Keeper’s Heart whiskey brand. He talks to John Daly

The O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co in Minneapolis, USA, where Irish master distiller Brian Nation has developed Keeper’s Heart whiskey. 

Brian Nation smiles whenever he hears grumbling about how chilly the Irish winter has been this year. Now transplanted to Minnesota, his winter experience is more accustomed to six-foot snow drifts and sub-zero temperatures. 

Having previously worked as Master Distiller with Jameson, Redbreast and Midleton, Brian moved to America in 2021, bringing his talents to the O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co as a master distiller. Keeper’s Heart is a combination of Irish and American whiskey traditions, blending Irish Triple Pot distilled whiskey, Irish Grain whiskey with American rye and bourbon.