WHO IS THE Whisky Priest?
Gary is an accomplished beer, wine and spirit Connoisseur. He started off running through and playing in the grape fields and learning from the farmers around his house as a young boy. In the late 90s he worked for E&J Gallo Winery, Bronco Winery and as a rack and blender for Franzia Winery in Ripon California. He further expanded his knowledge on Spirits as a steel operator for the wine group making Brandy's and concentrated wine spirits.
In 2002 he had the opportunity to write a column for the celebrator magazine on California's West Coast microbreweries. In his research for this column he has traveled to over 50 breweries to learn the secrets and techniques of making the perfect wort.
Gary found out that his true passion was in whiskies. He has traveled to some of the US's largest bourbon distilleries as well as traveling to Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany for a taste of that perfect Celtic drink. In all of his travels he's had countless hours learning from roasters, spirit makers and rack house Masters in trying to unveil the secrets of a perfect whiskey.
Ri do shlàinte,
From: Fr. Gary Britt Jr. "The Whisky Priest"