Hall of Fame

John has been involved in the whiskey industry for some 40 years now and is widely acknowledged by both his peers and the industry for his knowledge and commitment to Irish whiskey.

When it comes to whiskey, the man is a travelling storehouse of knowledge and he’s ready to share it. He can tell you the story behind every Irish whiskey label and shed light on every note you taste in the liquid. He broke into the whiskey business in 1974, and in the intervening years has managed to serve in almost every role imaginable at Tullamore D.E.W. Despite his years of experience he never loses his enthusiasm when bringing his favourite whiskey to yet another customer or a new audience. Tasked with travelling around the globe, John works very closely with the bartender community, brand managers, sales teams and consumers, spreading the message that Tullamore D.E.W. is the original triple blend Irish whiskey.

John not only understands the fundamentals of the three key stages of whiskey making but he can communicate it to his audience in a way that is understandable to all, regardless of the level of knowledge of his listeners.

In the past seven years he has been instrumental in bringing 45 young talented people into the Irish whiskey industry, inspiring them with a love and respect for Tully such that they proudly spread the gospel across the world.