Special episode - Feis Ile 1 - a whisky drinker's mecca

We have produced 2 special episodes of Scran all about that whisky drinker's mecca - Feis Ile.  Across these episodes you'll get a sense of what being at Feis Ile is like. Rosalind visits various distilleries, talks to producers from Islay and Jura and soaks up the wonderful music and entertainment. You will really get a feel for what it's like to be part of this special island community and this extremely popular week of events. Everything you will hear was recorded at the festival.  On this episode you will hear many voices including; Helen Carter from Islay Wines Craig Archibald of Islay Oysters  Bruicladdich Brand Ambassador Fraser Matthews  Ella Edgar of Ella Edgar School of Highland Dancing Callum Gallagher of Islay Tuk Tuk Ashley Griffin and Adam Mclellan of Jukebox Gin Carol-Ann McTaggart, the visitor centre manager at Kilchoman Distillery Emma McHarrie, tour guide, Kilchoman Distillery  Dominick Hefner, nosing competition winner 2019  Rachel MacNeil of Islay Whisky Academy and Ann Hock of Orsay Sea Salt. Thanks to all the guests who appear on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From the humble haggis supper to the finest single malt, Scotland's food and drink scene is as unique as the nation itself. Rosalind Erskine, The Scotsman's Food and Drink Editor, is joined by guests and experts to give you an insight into what's cooking in Scotland. If you like a good bit of scran, this is the podcast for you.