"... subject to the maturation of the final distillate for at least three years in wooden casks, such as oak..." So any old wood will do, says the Irish Whisky Technical File. In our distillery cellars, we have some unusual wood types seldom seen in whisky production, but perfectly legal here in Ireland. We call them our Funnies, our exotic casks. Ned introduces the Funnies in this intro film, which will be followed over the coming days by short films of each cask type. | Waterford Distillery

Next came a visit to Glendronach Distillery, a hidden gem nestled deep in the valley of Forgue. Famous for its richly sherried single malts, this stop unfolded tales of craftsmanship passed down since 1826. Students watched the slow magic of maturation inside oak casks seasoned with Spanish sherry — an experience that perfectly captured the soulful, dark sweetness that defines Glendronach. #IIHM #ScotMaltTour2025 #TigerMcMalt #WhiskyWonders #HospitalityEducation #iihmbest3years #iihmhotelschools