The evening will include a curated tasting of Keeper’s Heart expressions, paired with a BBQ dinner, as Brian shares his journey from Ireland to the United States and the innovation behind blending Irish and American whiskey traditions.
Born and raised in Cork City, Ireland, Brian brings over 24 years of experience developing some of the most renowned Irish whiskeys. After earning an engineering degree in 1997, he joined Irish Distillers, where he held roles as an Environmental, Project, and Process Engineer before being named Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery in 2012.
During his tenure, Brian led innovation and quality across globally recognized brands including Jameson, Redbreast, the Spot Range, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, and Method & Madness. He also collaborated with Master Blender Billy Leighton to shape the annual releases of Midleton Very Rare, widely regarded as the pinnacle of Irish whiskey.
In 2021, Brian joined O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company as Master Distiller of Keeper’s Heart, where he created a new category by blending the best of Irish and American whiskey traditions. Under his leadership, the brand has earned over 140 awards, including global recognition for its 10-Year Single Malt.
Event Details
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Petroleum Room or Grandview (based on attendance)
Admission: Open to the Public
Advance Ticket Sales: Yes
Member Price: $60 per person
Non-Member Price: $80 per person
Experience Includes
• Guided tasting of Keeper’s Heart whiskey expressions
• Presentation by Master Distiller Brian Nation
• BBQ dinner
