Athole brose

English

Alternative forms

• Athol brose, Atholl brose

Etymology

Legendarily, the Earl of Athole (variously spelled) incapacitated the rebel Lord of the Isles in 1475 by having these ingredients poured down his well.

Noun

Athole brose (uncountable)

1. A mixture of oatmeal brose, whisky and honey, traditionally drunk in Scotland.