News by email Donate

Suggestions

dornoch-cathedral.png
dornoch-cathedral.png
World News

Toast to tradition: Scottish cathedral marks 800th anniversary with special malt whisky

by Kelly Valencia

To commemorate the 800th anniversary of the laying of the first foundation stones of Dornoch Cathedral, a unique cask of malt whisky has been filled.

Dubbed 'Cathedral Spirit,' this special whisky will be set aside on 1st April, St Gilbert's Day, and aged for 15 years in storage.

Scheduled to be uncorked and bottled in 2039, it will coincide with the 800th anniversary of worship services commencing at Scotland's smallest operational cathedral.

Profits from the sale of bottles will be put towards the upkeep of the building, which has three stained glass windows, donated in memory of the Scottish/American industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who often holidayed at his Skibo estate nearby.

Rt Rev Sally-Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, is expected to visit Dornoch Distillery to observe the cask being put aside.

Dornoch Cathedral's history is marked by turmoil, including a devastating fire in 1570 and desecration of Gilbert's tomb during a clan feud between the Murrays of Dornoch and the Mackays of Strathnaver.

Though nearly razed, the cathedral's chancel and transept walls survived and underwent partial restoration in 1616, followed by full restoration between 1835 and 1837.

Despite now serving as a Presbyterian church, the cathedral retains its title as a reminder of its historical significance as a bishop's seat.

 

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate