Talnua Distillery: “The American Whiskey with an Irish soul.” Reviving an ancient tradition with Patrick and Meagan Miller

March 6, 2025
Season: 1
Episode: 5
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🍀 What if the future of Irish whiskey was being made in Colorado? 🥃

In this episode of Whiskey Wanderlust, we sit down with Patrick and Meagan Miller, the founders of Talnua Distillery, to explore how they’re pioneering Single Pot Still Whiskey—with a distinctly American twist.

Show Notes

On This Episode

1️⃣ How a honeymoon in Ireland sparked America’s first Single Pot Still Distillery.
2️⃣ The difference between Irish Single Pot Still & American Single Malt Whiskey—and why Talnua is setting a new standard.
3️⃣ How Talnua Distillery blends Old World Irish whiskey traditions with New World American innovation to create a unique Single Pot Still style.
4️⃣ How Colorado’s climate, grain, and water influence their whiskey’s flavor.
5️⃣ The Acorn Project, Talnua’s sustainability initiative supporting regenerative agriculture.
6️⃣ How Talnua self-regulates according to the Irish Whiskey File, staying true to traditional pot still whiskey methods while innovating for American whiskey drinkers.

🥃 This Episode’s Tasting

Talnua Distillery Heritage Selection
Talnua Distillery 2025 Old Saints’ Keep

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▶️ Talnua Distillery Tour

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