DocArchive (1979): Whiskey with an E

Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled alcohol drinks in Europe, arising around the 12th century. Irish whiskey comes in several forms; grain, blended, single malt, pure pot still. An investigation just what it takes to make whiskey of the highest standard, and what it is that makes the Irish so famous at this craft. (First Broadcast 1979) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.