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A' dèanamh an uisge-bheatha.

Date 15 July 1971
Track ID 53134
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1971.121.B10

Original Tape ID

SA1971.121

Summary

Whisky-making.

Whisky was made from barley, which was soaked and then dried. The still was comprised of copper pipes called the 'worm'. The remains of some stills can still be seen today [1971]. Mention of a place where whisky was made: Sruthan Ghlac na Dunach.

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Jura

Island - Jura

Recording Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Jura

Island - Jura

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good