Gearoid Cahill
About Gearoid Cahill
Gearoid Cahill serves as the Distillery Manager at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the brewing and distilling industry, he leads the operations team at Slane Distillery and oversees the production of traditional Irish whiskeys.
Work at Brown-Forman
Gearoid Cahill has served as the Distillery Manager at Brown-Forman since 2019. In this role, he leads a dynamic operations team at Slane Distillery in Ireland, which is recognized for its state-of-the-art facilities. His responsibilities include overseeing the production of traditional Irish whiskeys, utilizing locally sourced Irish barley and malted barley. Cahill's expertise in distillery operations is supported by his extensive experience in the brewing and distilling industry.
Previous Experience at Diageo
Prior to his current position, Gearoid Cahill held several roles at Diageo. He worked as the Environmental Technology Manager from 2008 to 2010, and as the Brewing Technology Manager from 2010 to 2011. He also served as the Head of Brewing Technology & Strategy from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Diageo included a total of eight years in various technology and process management roles, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of brewing and distilling operations.
Education and Expertise
Gearoid Cahill has a strong educational background in brewing and distilling. He studied at the Institute of Brewing & Distilling from 1996 to 1998, where he achieved a qualification in Brewing. Additionally, he attended Dublin City University, earning a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. His academic credentials complement his over 20 years of experience in the brewing and distilling industry, enhancing his expertise in managing distillery operations.
Whiskey Production Techniques
As the Distillery Manager at Brown-Forman, Gearoid Cahill oversees the production of Slane Irish Whiskey. He is recognized for expertly blending the whiskey, employing a triple casked liquid maturation process. This method contributes to the unique flavor profile of the whiskey, showcasing his skills as a master distiller and his commitment to quality in whiskey production.