Athol Brose

Strathspey · 4/4 · G major

Athol Brose is a traditional Scottish strathspey in 4/4 time and G major that was published by composer and dancing master Abraham Mackintosh in his 1797 collection. The tune is characterized by the dotted rhythms and snappy syncopation typical of the strathspey genre, lending it a lively and driving character well suited for energetic dancing. Its title refers to a traditional Scottish drink made from oatmeal, honey, and whisky, though any specific historical association beyond its connection to Mackintosh's late-eighteenth-century publication remains undocumented.

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