Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†ISLE OF SKY CHAMPAIGN, n.phr. A jocular name for whisky, as made at Talisker in Skye.Inv. 1722 Steuart Letter Bk. (S.H.S.) 196:
My wife and I return hearty thanks for the present of the hogshead of wine sent by Alex. Wood two years ago, and send you now two dozen of Isle of Sky champaign.
