Inside the Factory (2015)

Episode Overview

This episode explores the impressive operations of an Irish factory that churns out 540,000 bottles of liqueurs daily. Following the journey of a cream liqueur, we see the meticulous processes from grain selection to barrel aging and the blending of cream with whiskey, all taking place over three years. The program also highlights a recycling facility that handles 500 tonnes of bottles and jars each day. Additionally, it discusses how all alcoholic beverages can enhance appetite, the strict regulations governing whiskey, bourbon, and blends, the historical roots of liqueurs invented by monks, and the effects of modern distillation techniques on traditional Irish whiskey.