Richmond Haunts long-form

Haunted Distilleries, Volume 1: Buffalo Trace, Bowmore and Kilbeggan

April 11, 2022 1:05:44 Various

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About this episode

Distilleries combine old buildings, demanding industrial work and traditions passed among generations of employees. Volume 1 visits ten locations in Ireland, Scotland and the United States where that history has also inspired stories of resident spirits.

The international route begins at Kilbeggan Distillery in Ireland before traveling through Scotland for Glen Spey, The Glenrothes, GlenDronach, Jura and Bowmore. Their histories span different regions and eras of whisky production, providing the setting for reports and stories that developed around working sites.

In the United States, the episode visits Buffalo Trace, Glenns Creek and Old Forester in Kentucky, then the Moss Beach Distillery restaurant in California. The discussion keeps each property’s documented history distinct from staff accounts and local folklore while enjoying the inevitable play on two kinds of spirits.