26 - Do you think we’re all goldfish Russia?
Today we're having a chat about the approach to alcohol outside of Ireland specifically the European continent followed up by a little exploration into the fact that Russia seems to have a men in black style mind wipe device they use on the world every few years, enjoy.
Wine with Brian - Fruits of Labour
In episode two of Wine with Brian we speak about the production process of Natural wine alongside some recent experiences in that world, concluded by some chat similarities in the Whiskey/wine world.
24 - Strictly Peaty 2
Today we’re covering part two of the Strictly Peaty series in part one (Linked below) we covered the use of Peat or “smoky” influence of whiskey in an introductory way with a little on Ireland and Scotland.
Today we go a little deeper and take a close look at Islay, an Island off Scotland most known for its heavy Peat/smoke influence in the whiskies made there, if you haven’t heard part one yet we would highly recommend going back and listening in there first, cheers.
Part 1: https://www.centrecut.com/podcast/8-strictly-peaty
23 - Where are ya from?
Today we’re talking about ‘provenance’ or where something is made, does it matter? followed by a chat on Irish sport with ‘amateur’ athletes, horses and obviously Roy Keane.
22 - Pyongyang Imperial Stout
Jaysus lads and ladies, it’s just about 2022 already.
Today we’re talking about Craft beer and North Korea, enjoy.
21 - Remain Neutral
Nearly there folks, crimbo is right around the bend hope everyone is well, today we’re speaking about the differences between Whiskey - Gin - Vodka followed by a chat about personal influences in our lives over the past.
20 - Smell it
Hello everyone, today we’re speaking about the more focused side of whiskey drinking in particular the use of your sense of smell, followed up by some thoughts on the use of mobile phones in day to day life.
19 - Sweety Paper
“The rolling hills and the barley” - Scottish person
Hello again, today we’re talking about Single Malt scotch whisky and conspiracy theories.
18 - PX I love you, Rowan Lacey
Today we are joined by a pal of ours Rowan Lacey, Distiller at Boann Distillery in Drogheda.
We chat about his experience in the Whiskey industry and share some thoughts on the landscape of Irish whiskey currently and into the future, enjoy folks.
17 - Togas & Temples
This week we're chatting about common misconceptions in the whiskey world and the Romans.
16 - Southside Spa
Welcome back
Today we’re having a chat on our experience working together over the last few years and in particular we talk about Mike leaving the Irish whiskey Industry (for the moment…) and for our second section it’s all about our take on a “Healthy lifestyle” and we promise there’s no mention of salads or gym programs.
15 - Still Sound
For episode 15 we're starting on the subject of Pot Still Irish whiskey, this is a big one for the two of us and it will be a lifelong Centre Cut subject so think of episode 15 as gently stepping into the world of Pot Still whiskey in Ireland.
We also come back to our usual run of the show and spend the second half of our conversation speaking about our thoughts on music along with some favourites of ours, our musical chats are also something we want to expand on in future episodes.
Wine with Brian - Just grapes
Hello there folks welcome to our first episode including a guest and what a way to start, we’re joined by Brian O’Connor (Not related to Mike) of brianswines.ie on the subject of Natural wine
Wine with Brian is going to be part of a new series and we’re absolutley buzzing to keep coming back to the subject and learn more on the Natural wine world as we go, Brian is an absolute gent and his passion for what he does comes across with every word so tune in have a listen and enjoy.
14 - Vessel
This week we're speaking in a very basic sense about Whiskey maturation and about how Christmas seems to be getting a little sooner every year.
13 - Bald, Lunatic man
This week we speak about some whiskey memories involving specialist whiskey bars, annoying people and tasting through some old and new stuff together.
12 - Shaman
Today we talk about Irish whiskey 'bonding' both historically and in modern times followed by a little tiptoe into Psychedelics.
10 - Smooth
Today we’re onto the subject of what people think about Irish whiskey at home and overseas, followed by some thoughts on being honest with yourself.