Best Islay Podcasts (2024)

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Islay Book Festival 2024 36:32

17h ago36:32

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This Is Islay's Jean MacLellan in conversation with Charlène Busali, Chair of this year's Islay Book Festival. Together they discuss various elements of the festival, its events and activities which take place between 29 August and 1 September 2024. For more information visit islaybookfestival.co.uk. This Is Islay is a volunteer-led podcast which c…

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The Royal Highland Education Trust 51:59

12h ago51:59

51:59

The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) is a charitable organisation that looks to bring farming, the working countryside, and Scotland’s Natural Capital to life for young people. The trust aims to connect Scotland’s youth to the countryside, and give insight into food, farming and countryside management in Scotland. The trust achieves this throu…

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Epis 149 - Beware The Wrath of the Israeli Chickens! 49:05

1h ago49:05

49:05

Hezbollah finally retaliated, but not before Israel could preemptively strike a huge number of their missile launchers. Still, the retaliation did come, and the major victims were many. And they were chickens. Actual chickens. In good news the IDF rescued another hostage that they found alone and gaunt in a terror tunnel, and he is recovering nicel…

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Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco Tequila 57:12

3h ago57:12

57:12

This week we are trying Cazcanes No 9 Blanco Tequila. Afterward, we do our annual NFL season preview. This is part one of a two-part episode. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time. Music by The Passion HiFi

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Loch Leven's Larder 37:26

5h ago37:26

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Loch Leven's Larder is an enterprise combination of a farm shop that is supplied by its own home farm. Since 2005, the larder has put community and sustainability at the forefront of its operations, to provide the Loch Leven area a place to enjoy locally sourced healthy food in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the land that produced their food, a…

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Epis 148 - Vladimir Putin: Salesman Extraordinaire 1:04:07

3h ago1:04:07

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President. Dictator. Farmer. Salesman. Yes, we're talking about Vladimir Putin, and after hearing about the latest deal he made, you'll agree that he must seriously be one of the best salesmen in the world! In Israel news, the north is heating up, and six hostages remains were bh recovered as the world continues to await any potential response from…

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Special - The End of Days and Sefer Ovadia With Jake Turx 1:58:52

2h ago1:58:52

1:58:52

Sefer Ovadia. A seemingly simple, one chapter prophecy that many read as a Haftorah but few really attempt to understand. In this special epis, Jake Turx, Senior White House Correspondent for Ami Magazine takes us through his journey as he attempted to shed light on the deeper and hidden meanings behind Sefer Ovadia, and he attempts to answer: was …

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Epis 146 - Iran In The Crosshairs! 56:02

14d ago56:02

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As we pass Tisha B'av, unfortunately Mashiach hasn't shown himself, but keep the faith Klal Yisroel! Iran has been quite busy, whether threatening Israel, interfering with the elections, or just having their proxies terrorize the world. We tackle it all, as well as all of the latest updates from Israel. Of course we give all of the important electi…

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We'll be back tomorrow + Coming Soon to KC! 1:47

41m ago1:47

1:47

Don't make that face! We had to fast and mourn too! Never fear, we'll be back tomorrow iy"h with an all new Epis. In the meantime, check out this clip from our Special, dropping THIS MOTSAI SHABBOS! Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and fa…

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Epis 145 - Israel Wins At The Olympics! 1:08:51

6d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

It has been a tense week as Klal Yisrael awaits a potential response from Iran, and we remain on edge as Tisha B'av approaches. Still, we can still get a sense of pride when Israel, a tiny little country with a tiny population, pulls ahead of tens of Arab countries in medal count! In addition to the Olympics coverage, we talk about the major news o…

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The Art of Nature (Unst, Shetland) - A Social Club Preview 19:55

7d ago19:55

19:55

How far north can you go in Scotland? In today's episode, I'm sharing with you a bonus story that I produced for my Patreon community, the Wild for Scotland Social Club, back in season 1! 'The Art of Nature' is a short story about my first trip to Unst, the northernmost island in Shetland (and thereby in Scotland as well as the entire UK). We're vi…

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Special - The Ultimate Respect For Klal Yisrael - A Conversation With R Yossi Landau 1:12:03

10d ago1:12:03

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There are those special people in the world whose work is literally Chessed Shel Emmes - and the work of R Yossi Landau is one of those people. Managing Zaka in the South could never have prepared him for the experience of October 7th. In this episode we have a heart-to-heart conversation about his experience, the aftermath and the hopes for the fu…

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Epis 144 - Ok Enemies of Israel - Who's Next?? 1:17:33

13d ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Trying to stay ahead of the news here at KC has not been easy. In this week's episode just when we thought we covered the major stuff - boom - Haniyeh is assassinated and we have to do an emergency Zoom to cover it! But we do it for you, our listeners and we know you appreciate it. In addition to the latest Israel news this week covers Bibi's visit…

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Epis 143 - The Orange Man Takes On The Cackler 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

The news is literally moving too fast to keep up, but we're here to make sure you don't miss all of the important stuff. Coming right off of the attempted assassination, President Joe Biden suspended his re-election campaign and endorsed VP Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. We analyze, play the clips and give our usual commentary. Also h…

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Epis 142 - That Time We Hijacked The Living L'Chaim Studios (With Eli and Yaakov Langer) 1:41:51

24d ago1:41:51

1:41:51

Well they tried to have us forcefully removed but short of calling the cops, once we got in we weren't going to leave - at least not without taking their Youtube congratulatory plaque. Eli and Yaakov Langer from Living L'chaim have transformed the online Jewish world with their podcasts, among them Inspiration for the Nation and Kosher Money, but t…

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Epis 141 - Extreme Shul Raffle Prizes - With Nidal Ghaneem 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

As the country continues to reel from the attempted assassination of President Trump, we decided that with all of the theories and facts swirling about, our best bet to making sense of it all was to bring back our friend, ex-Secret Service commander, sniper and special forces member, Nidal Ghaneem. Nidal's goes in depth on the cascading failures th…

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SPECIAL - The Photo of the Decade 17:33

1M ago17:33

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Coming via Zoom to cover the assassination attempt against former President Trump. Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com Support Our Brothers and Sisters! One Israel Fund - https://oneisraelfund.org/ United Hatzalah - https://israelrescue.org/donate/ Friends of the IDF - https://www.fidf.org/ We have a call-in num…

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Epis 140 - The Jewish Exodus From France 48:49

1M ago48:49

48:49

Just when you thought maybe, just maybe things were getting better for Jews worldwide, the French far-left has won the most seats in their recent election bringing with it more anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment and potential governance. Never fear! KC is here to get you through it all with a smile. Covering the latest in Joe Biden's continued…

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Crowded Barrel Bardstown Elemental Experiment 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

This week we are trying the Crowded Barrel Bardstown Elemental Experimental. Afterward, we go have a check-in and life update with our hosts. Find more at caskmatespodcast.com/crowded-barrel-bardstown-experimental Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time. Music by The Passion HiFi

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Epis 139 - Don't Worry, Biden's Got It All Under Control! 58:28

1M ago58:28

58:28

We're back in the studio just in time to cover the most shocking, disturbing and worrying presidential debate possibly in American history. In this episode we go through the good, the bad and the "wait.. what just happened" moments. Also covered are Bowman's defeat, Omar's dual loyalty, and the rest of the major political news. Of course, Israel co…

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LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

2M ago29:03

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Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting l…

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Epis 138 - Don't Drink The Pepsi!! 44:40

2M ago44:40

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And at the blink of an eye, it's summertime again and it's HOT here in the US Northeast! Still, neither heat, nor sleet, nor snow nor traveling can keep our dedicated hosts down. This week's episode comes via Zoom (since one of our hosts are traveling.) We cover this week the Gallant visit to the US, US policy towards Israel and the ongoing war in …

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Teeling 19 yr Calvados Single Malt Whiskey 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

This week we are trying Teeling Single Malt 19 Yr Calvados Cask Barrel Select Irish Whiskey. This whiskey is aged for 19 years, finished for 5 years in Calvados casks, and bottled at cask strength. The Teeling Distillery located in Dublin, Ireland made it. Find more information at caskmatespodcast.com/teeling-19-yr-calvados-whiskey. Afterward, we g…

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Epis 137 - Spotting A Jewish Shabbos Goy 56:53

2M ago56:53

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It's been a long two weeks and the pressure to cover all of the stories is REAL! First as usual we tackle the latest from the war in Gaza as well as the general fallout around the world from the ongoing situation. Also, news from the Jewish world including the Adirei Hatorah event, and calling out the anti-Semites wherever they are. Additionally, w…

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Revisiting Hiking the Hebridean Way (+ Barra Travel Tips) 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

Last month I visited the Isles of Barra and Vatersay - two islands in the Outer Hebrides that I hadn't returned to since solo hiking the Hebridean Way in 2018. My trip inspired me to revisit one of the first stories I shared with you on Wild for Scotland. It's called 'Out of Nowhere'. But there is another reason why I decided to give this story an …

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SPECIAL - RESCUED!! 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

We waited on Shabbos, holding our breath, to find out if the rumors were true. Israel made a daring rescue operation and successfully rescued four hostages! We'll go over the details, the fallout and the media spin while thanking Hakadosh Baruch Hu for the amazing news! Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com Suppor…

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Epis 136 - Game Over For Trump?? 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

It was the verdict heard throughout the world: Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts! But 34 counts.. of what?? Before the Trump haters start to celebrate it needs to be asked: what exactly was the crime, and with a whole slew of unprecedented rulings and rule changes, we ask the question: is this verdict actually a good precedent for the country? Also …

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Epis 135 - The Amazing Footwear of Hamas Commandos 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

As Jews worldwide celebrated Lag B'omer, war in Gaza raged on. Israel finally entered Rafah, while the rest of the world continues to condemn them and call for a ceasefire, and a de facto win for Hamas. But never fear listeners: a note from one of the Gedolei Yisroel clues us in on the real support the IDF receives! This week brings back (finally!)…

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Trees on Farm 40:58

3M ago40:58

40:58

It’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer. Lyn promotes an integrated approach to farming and forestry, to aid understanding and explore opportunities for them to work more effectively together. We discuss …

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Epis 134 - The Life and Times of Cmdr. Eli Copter 1:09:43

3M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

There are times where the news is slow, and there are times where it seems like it's never-ending. Both present their challenges to podcasts like ours. NOT THIS TIME!! The news is literally writing our show for us! We can sit back and watch newscasters talk about Eli Copter, and Congresspeople talking to each other like they're on the street gettin…

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A Confidence Game - Gaining Confidence in the Hills with Glenmore Lodge 35:58

3M ago35:58

35:58

'A Confidence Game' is a story about feeling safe and confident in the Scottish mountains. I'm taking you with me on the 2-day Hill & Mountain Skills course at Glenmore Lodge to learn about navigation techniques, what kit to pack, how to plan a route off-trail and how to keep ourselves safe in the hills. After the story, I walk you through my detai…

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SPECIAL - The Many Faces of Ami Kozak 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

What do you think of when you think of Ami Kozak? Do you think of the professional musician, and music producer? Do you think of the impressionist whose Trump impression tops just about everyone else's? Maybe you think of the Social Media personality famous for his hilarious sketches with J Sketch? Ami is all of those things and more. We sat with h…

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Epis 132 - How To Become Chief Rabbi of Gaza 50:00

3M ago50:00

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Israel and the Jews are just dominating the news. This week we cover everything from Biden's halting of bombs to Israel to the UN realizing [shock!] that Hamas was lying about the numbers of civilian deaths. Also, as the school year winds down we take a deep dive into some of the campus protests and graduations. While we don't have any air travel s…

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Revisiting Whisky Trip to Islay (+ Tips for Fèis Ìle) 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

With the Islay Festival (Fèis Ìle) just around the corner, let's revisit another classic Wild for Scotland episode. 'An Acquired Taste' traces my journey to become a whisky drinker in Scotland and tells the story of my first visit to the Isle of Islay. Famous for its heavily peated whiskies, Islay is home to nine working distilleries - with more un…

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Epis 131 - So Much News To Catch Up On! With Comedian Eli Liebowicz 1:13:38

3M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

So we were on hiatus for Pesach and there was so much going on in the news. When this happens, there's only one way to get to it all. That's right! It's another edition of Right or Narishkeit! This time we had special guest Comedian Eli Liebowicz join us to compete. Of course, we also do a deep dive into the campus protests occurring all over the w…

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SPECIAL - But Why Am I Needed? A Discussion With Rabbi Manis Friedman 1:21:13

4M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Sometimes there's an episode that you need to listen to twice to really grasp its depth. This is one of those episodes. You definitely don't want to miss this one! Rabbi Manis Friedman, the most popular Rabbi on Youtube sat down with the cast to talk about his unique and interesting life, his unique approach to Yiddishkeit, and to answer the questi…

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Epis 129 - Modern Passover Miracles 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In what can only be described as a tremendous modern day miracle, Iran launched cruise and ballistic missiles as well as drones, with the intent of destroying so many innocent lives, and yet, 99% of them never made it to the Holy Land. We discuss some of the reactions around the world as well as Israel's potential retaliation. While there aren't an…

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Bardstown Company Collaborative Series: Foursquare Whiskey 1:33:35

5M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

This week we are trying Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series: Foursquare. This whiskey is a blend of straight whiskeys finished in rum casks. The Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown, KY made it. More information can be found at caskmatespodcast.com/bardstown-collaborative-foursquare/. Afterward, we play a game of Red Plags. Red Flags i…

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SPECIAL - Escaping The Nova Festival With Survivor Ron Segev 55:13

4M ago55:13

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It's easy to forget that in addition to the hostages still trapped in Gaza (may Hashem bring them home soon) for thousands of Israelis that survived the invasion, October 7th is still fresh in their minds, and has upended their lives. In this candid conversation, Ron Segev, a survivor from the infamous Nova Festival massacre tells us of his harrowi…

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Epis 127 - The Great NY Quake of '24 59:04

4M ago59:04

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What a CRAZY week. First, earthquakes, then eclipses, soon, cicadas, and Pesach's not even here yet! Where were you during the Great Quake of '24?? We discuss our experiences as well as some of the more spiritual implications of all of these occurences. Also in the news of course are our Israel as well as Jewish life updates, as well as our newest …

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Epis 126 - Eclipsing The Enemies of Israel 53:02

4M ago53:02

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As the world awaits the coming solar eclipse, our Rabbis teach that solar eclipses are a bad sign for the world. As the war continues, Israel attacks an Iranian building in Syria, accidentally hits aid volunteers in Gaza, and the pro-Hamas crowd continues their worldwide attack against Jews. With the world on edge, New York takes the time to ignore…

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Revisiting Stargazing on the Isle of Coll (+ Stargazing Tips) 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

It's International Dark Sky Week! ✨ 🔭 🪐 To celebrate we're revisiting an episode about one of my favourite islands on the Scottish west coast. 'Day and Night' is a story about my first trip to the Isle of Coll. It lasted only 24 hours, giving me a taste of everything Coll has to offer by day and by night. Rugged coastlines, wild waters, beautiful b…

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Biodiversity Net Gain 34:50

5M ago34:50

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consu…

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Epis 125 - When Friends Turn Their Backs 43:55

5M ago43:55

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Congratulations to our costume winners, the Yankelewitz family in first place, and the Schiffman family in second! Purim was celebrated worldwide, and we delve into some of the clips from Israel and the IDF celebrating. At the same time, It's been a difficult time in the war. For the first time, the United States chose not to veto a UN Security Cou…

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Like an Open Book - An Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders 39:30

5M ago39:30

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'Like an Open Book' is a story about an archaeology tour to the Scottish Borders with HARP Archaeology. Your guides are professional archaeologists Michelle Gamble and Ian Hill, joined by a group of experts in Roman history, medieval battles, family research and more. We travel to Kelso and Melrose, uncover the secrets of Roxburgh and Hume Castle, …

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Epis 124 - Prevailing Over Our Enemies 50:57

6M ago50:57

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It's our annual Purim episode! This year we're having our first annual KC Costume Contest! To enter, send a photo to hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com or send it to us via Whatsapp. This week's episode delves into the stabbing in the back of Israel from Senator Schumer, as well as the response from Israel's Netanyahu. We catch up on the latest with Trump…

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Epis 123 - Hamas Can't Count 51:26

6M ago51:26

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It's hard to read the news and feel down these days, with all of the rampant anti-Semitism especially from elected officials. This week we bring some amazing Pro-Semite (!) clips from elected officials that will definitely bring a smile to your face! We also follow up on the US airdrops into Gaza, Biden's red-line on the war, and we delve into the …

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Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition Whiskey 1:04:02

6M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

This week we will be tasting Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition Irish Whiskey. This whiskey is initially matured in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, then in Tawny Port casks for some years, before finally finishing in freshly seasoned tawny port hogsheads for a final maturation period of 14-25 months. Made by the Midleton Distiller…

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An Ode to Rain - A Social Club Preview 9:50

6M ago9:50

9:50

How do you deal with the constant rain in Scotland? 🌧️ ☔️ In today's episode, I'm sharing with you a bonus story that I shared with our Patreon community, the Wild for Scotland Social Club, last November. 'An Ode to Rain' is a playful response to one of the most asked questions I get from visitors - how do I deal with the constant rain in Scotland?…

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Epis 122 - The Great Seltzer Crisis of 2024 45:34

6M ago45:34

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Another round of hostage negotiations appears to be going nowhere fast, the anti-Semites attack Seinfeld, and more evidence of Jewish heritage in Israel is ignored by the Arab world at large. This week we cover the latest in the war, while also trying a new taste test, and covering the Great Seltzer crisis that may be coming to a city near you! Als…

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