Master distiller / blender
Barry Crockett
- Discipline
- Master distiller / blender
Portrait of Barry Crockett
i. Biography
Barry Crockett is best known for serving as Master Distiller of Jameson Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery in Cork from 1981 to 2013. "I am fortunate to have been part of the ongoing progress from an early age."
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The Path
Barry Crockett began his career as an apprentice distiller at Old Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland, until 1981, absorbing the discipline and precision that would define his life in whiskey. He then rose to become Master Distiller of Jameson Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland, serving from 1981–2013 and shaping the spirit's character over more than three decades.
Signature
Barry's signature dishes include Midleton Very Rare and Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy.
In Their Words “I am fortunate to have been part of the ongoing progress from an early age.”
FAQ
Asked of Barry
Where did Barry Crockett work before?
Barry Crockett's earlier career included Old Midleton Distillery and Midleton Distillery.
What recognition has Barry Crockett received?
Lifetime Achievement Award (2013).
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