Tongue Tangled: Pronunciation Masterclass with Gillian Kirkland

Whisky makers don't make it easy, do they? Bunnahabhain. Glen Garioch. Ledaig.Even the most popular ones can be hard to get your tongue around. Is it Glenfiddich with an "ick" or with an "itch"? Glenmorangie as in "mow-ran-gee" or "morangie" - like orange with an "M" in front of it?In last week's episode, John and former Scotland rugby star Chris Cusiter, who's now a whisky importer in LA, discussed how difficult it can be to pronounce the names of some Scotch whiskies.So we thought we'd put an expert to the test.Who better, then, than Scotland's Whisky Guru 2024, Gillian Kirkland owner of the award-winning Piper Whisky Bar in Glasgow and the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards Inspirational Woman of the Year 2023?We've picked 12 whiskies: Laphroaig; Glen Garioch; Dràm Mòr Duich; Bunnahabhain; Glenmorangie; Glenglassaugh; Ledaig; Caol Ila; Torabhaig; Bruichladdich; Allt-A-Bhainne; and Glentauchers.Can she get them right? Or will she have to take her own advice, and "just point"?Pour yourself a dram and listen in for some "kks" and "vvs" and "tchs" where you'd least expect them.Slàinte!-------Socials:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattie Creator & producer: David HolmesArt work & design: Jess Robertson Music: Water of Life (Never Going Home)Vocals: Andrea CunninghamGuitars: John BeattieBass: Alasdair VannDrums: Alan HamiltonBagpipes: Calum McCollAccordion: Gary InnesMusic & Lyrics: Andrea Cunningham & John BeattieRecorded & mixed by Murray Collier at La Chunky Studios, Glasgow, ScotlandSpecial thanks: The Piper Whisky Bar, 57 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, ScotlandFollow The Piper on Facebook to keep up to date about tastings and other events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.