The Pogues celebrate the launch of their very own Irish Whiskey at Tom Bergin’s Public House in Los Angeles.
THE POGUES have created a new whiskey that reflects their rock n rock Irish spirit. The idea came up after John O’Connell, co-founder of West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Ireland, approached leader singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan . There is no other distillery malting their own barley like this one and The Pogues enlisted two legends in whiskey making, Frank McHardy, and Barry Walsh, as blenders to ensure this delightful whiskey, laced with spice and chocolate notes in the finish will kick as much arse as the band does!
The setting for their west coast debut at the famous Tom Bergin’s Public House in Los Angeles could not have been better and some of the band like James Fearnley, The Pogues’ squeezebox player was there to toast their new delicious adult beverage. Fun fact to note is that Mr. Fearnley is now an Angeleno, while still making music with his band Cranky George.
Who better to launch their own version of this liquid fire, with songs like: “Whiskey, You’re The Devil“, “Streams of Whiskey” and of course, their aforementioned biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York“. I’m pretty sure that has given them the perfect street cred to lend their name to a specially crafted Irish whiskey like no other. To find out if your local retailer sells The Pogues Irish Whiskey or to order online go here !
Many thanks to Tom Bergin’s and their staff who served up fantastic small plates of rare roasted beef dressed with horseradish sauce, cheddar cheese Guinness toasts, and their famous fried pickles to help wash down the rivers of whiskey. And many thanks to the good people of distributors M.S. Walker of MA for the great launch party! 😉
About the Author
Nicole DeRosa joined the All Access Music Group family in February 2012. She loves the infectious energy and enthusiasm of the music industry and she feels right at home having music compliment her every day. Nicole blends her experience and skills which she has culled from her time working in New York as a photo researcher and editor at Entertainment Weekly and Harpers Bazaar Magazine. After New York, Nicole moved to London for school and there she stood in line for hours on Oxford Street to hear Paul McCartney play an impromptu concert on a rooftop. Another notable experience while living in London was her first time ever calling into a radio station, she won an invite to a record release party with the Beastie Boys for their album 'Ill Communication'. "I love London as it has such a vibrant and diverse music scene and I couldn't help but go out every night to check out gig after gig. It was a wonderful time." Living near the notable Sherpards Bush Empire music venue one of her most favorite concerts to date was seeing Bjork. Nicole has also worked for Walt Disney World in Product Development and later went on to work at Disney's Feature Animation Archives in Florida. Nicole has a passion for travel and adventure and has always wanted to live in California so she packed up and moved four years ago to the "left coast" and has been loving it ever since.
THE POGUES Launch Their Own Irish Whiskey at Tom Bergin’s, Los Angeles
THE POGUES have created a new whiskey that reflects their rock n rock Irish spirit. The idea came up after John O’Connell, co-founder of West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Ireland, approached leader singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan . There is no other distillery malting their own barley like this one and The Pogues enlisted two legends in whiskey making, Frank McHardy, and Barry Walsh, as blenders to ensure this delightful whiskey, laced with spice and chocolate notes in the finish will kick as much arse as the band does!
The setting for their west coast debut at the famous Tom Bergin’s Public House in Los Angeles could not have been better and some of the band like James Fearnley, The Pogues’ squeezebox player was there to toast their new delicious adult beverage. Fun fact to note is that Mr. Fearnley is now an Angeleno, while still making music with his band Cranky George.
Who better to launch their own version of this liquid fire, with songs like: “Whiskey, You’re The Devil“, “Streams of Whiskey” and of course, their aforementioned biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York“. I’m pretty sure that has given them the perfect street cred to lend their name to a specially crafted Irish whiskey like no other. To find out if your local retailer sells The Pogues Irish Whiskey or to order online go here !
Many thanks to Tom Bergin’s and their staff who served up fantastic small plates of rare roasted beef dressed with horseradish sauce, cheddar cheese Guinness toasts, and their famous fried pickles to help wash down the rivers of whiskey. And many thanks to the good people of distributors M.S. Walker of MA for the great launch party! 😉
About the Author
Nicole DeRosa joined the All Access Music Group family in February 2012. She loves the infectious energy and enthusiasm of the music industry and she feels right at home having music compliment her every day. Nicole blends her experience and skills which she has culled from her time working in New York as a photo researcher and editor at Entertainment Weekly and Harpers Bazaar Magazine. After New York, Nicole moved to London for school and there she stood in line for hours on Oxford Street to hear Paul McCartney play an impromptu concert on a rooftop. Another notable experience while living in London was her first time ever calling into a radio station, she won an invite to a record release party with the Beastie Boys for their album 'Ill Communication'. "I love London as it has such a vibrant and diverse music scene and I couldn't help but go out every night to check out gig after gig. It was a wonderful time." Living near the notable Sherpards Bush Empire music venue one of her most favorite concerts to date was seeing Bjork. Nicole has also worked for Walt Disney World in Product Development and later went on to work at Disney's Feature Animation Archives in Florida. Nicole has a passion for travel and adventure and has always wanted to live in California so she packed up and moved four years ago to the "left coast" and has been loving it ever since.ADELITAS WAY GO THEIR OWN WAY ON DESERVE THIS EP
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