Go offline with the Player FM app!
S6E15: PJ Rigney - The Curious Mind Behind Irish Gunpowder Gin
Manage episode 443908411 series 2809589
Our Irish Stew Drinks Party is back with PJ Rigney, founder of The Shed Distillery--home of the breakout star of the burgeoning Irish gin category, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, along with its Sausage Tree Irish Vodka, and Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey.
The magic happened when PJ rolled the dice after an innovative career in the global drinks industry to strike out on his own.
“To build a distillery is one thing, to create the product is another thing, but to create a way of communicating to consumers to build a brand is another thing entirely,” he says.
PJ wanted his distillery to be in the wild, un-manicured heart of rural Ireland, a place of curiosity & inspiration, surrounded by nature, immersed in rich history. He found it all in the beautiful village of Drumshanbo Co.Leitrim, on the shores of Lough Allen, at the foothills of Sliabh an Iarainn (The Iron Mountain).
His Shed Distillery is now a major contributor to the Leitrim economy and a draw for spirits enthusiasts and tourists worldwide.
Join us as we explore the role of innovation and storytelling in spirits sector success straight from the curious mind of PJ Rigney.
Links
The Shed Distillery
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
PJ Rigney
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The Origin of a Curious Mind (00:02:49)
3. From Rural Dublin (00:04:07)
4. Beverage Beginnings (00:08:01)
5. Baileys - Ice Based Growth (00:11:35)
6. From Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur (00:15:51)
7. Why Leitrim and Drumshanbo? (00:19:01)
8. Setting Up In Drumshanbo (00:23:06)
9. Making Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin (00:25:26)
10. Bottle and Branding (00:29:17)
11. DIstribution - Getting It Out There (00:32:49)
12. The Leitrim and Drumshanbo Edge (00:37:10)
13. Getting Gin From Leitrim to New York (00:40:46)
14. Tasting Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey Single Pot Still (00:42:31)
15. Tasting Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (00:46:09)
16. Seamus Plug (00:48:40)
17. John and Martin Recap (00:53:06)
18. Credits (00:54:37)
121 episodes
Manage episode 443908411 series 2809589
Our Irish Stew Drinks Party is back with PJ Rigney, founder of The Shed Distillery--home of the breakout star of the burgeoning Irish gin category, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, along with its Sausage Tree Irish Vodka, and Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey.
The magic happened when PJ rolled the dice after an innovative career in the global drinks industry to strike out on his own.
“To build a distillery is one thing, to create the product is another thing, but to create a way of communicating to consumers to build a brand is another thing entirely,” he says.
PJ wanted his distillery to be in the wild, un-manicured heart of rural Ireland, a place of curiosity & inspiration, surrounded by nature, immersed in rich history. He found it all in the beautiful village of Drumshanbo Co.Leitrim, on the shores of Lough Allen, at the foothills of Sliabh an Iarainn (The Iron Mountain).
His Shed Distillery is now a major contributor to the Leitrim economy and a draw for spirits enthusiasts and tourists worldwide.
Join us as we explore the role of innovation and storytelling in spirits sector success straight from the curious mind of PJ Rigney.
Links
The Shed Distillery
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
PJ Rigney
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The Origin of a Curious Mind (00:02:49)
3. From Rural Dublin (00:04:07)
4. Beverage Beginnings (00:08:01)
5. Baileys - Ice Based Growth (00:11:35)
6. From Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur (00:15:51)
7. Why Leitrim and Drumshanbo? (00:19:01)
8. Setting Up In Drumshanbo (00:23:06)
9. Making Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin (00:25:26)
10. Bottle and Branding (00:29:17)
11. DIstribution - Getting It Out There (00:32:49)
12. The Leitrim and Drumshanbo Edge (00:37:10)
13. Getting Gin From Leitrim to New York (00:40:46)
14. Tasting Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey Single Pot Still (00:42:31)
15. Tasting Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (00:46:09)
16. Seamus Plug (00:48:40)
17. John and Martin Recap (00:53:06)
18. Credits (00:54:37)
121 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.