Thanks, all, for the many interesting and informative responses! Francis On 13 Sep 2011, at 17:54, Francis Wood wrote:
> The note accompanying the fine tune 'Farewell to Whisky' appearing in the Gow > 5th collection states: > > "This tune alludes to prohibiting the making of Whisky in 1799. > It is expressive of a Highlander's sorrow on > being deprived of his favourite beverage". > > Also in the 5th collection is the remedy to this distressing situation: > 'Whisky Welcome back again', with the note: > > "Alluding to permitting Whisky to be distilled in the year 1801. > It is a merry dancing Tune." > > I seem to remember reading that the prohibition was caused by a shortage of > grain. Can anyone provide anything more specific about the relevant > circumstances in 1799 - 1801? > > Francis > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
