This episode of Scran all about women in whisky. I am joined by Becky Paskin, drinks journalist, broadcaster and founder of the OurWhisky Foundation which supports and promotes women in the whisky industry. I am also joined by Sarah Burgess, whisky maker for the Lakes Distillery.
We discuss the reasoning behind setting up the OurWhisky Foundation and what it's doing for women in the industry.
This includes a very successful mentorship programme which is growing by the year. Sarah and Becky share their really positive experience being part of the initiative as well as the exciting opportunity to create a whole new whisky.
Earlier this year they curated the world's first whisky auction made by and dedicated to women.
The Demeter collection was sold to raise funds for the foundation. Sarah developed a special whisky for the collection and Becky has been pivotal in ensuring the success of the auction which has proved to be a great triumph.
We’d love to hear from you for the next season’s episodes.
If you have an opinion about anything we discuss, get in touch with your comments. Drop us a message on the Scotsman Food and Drink Facebook page, or contact me on Twitter @RosalindErskine or via email using rosalind.erskine@jpimedia.co.uk.
Scran is available from all of your favourite podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Scran Live at the Royal Highland Show 2024
Scran Award winners 2024 - Chef Neil Forbes & Isle of Harris Distillery
If you like what you hear, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode - and leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover the show and we really like to hear your feedback.If you want to know more about food and drink in Scotland, then why not subscribe to our newsletter?
