War Cannon Spirits Hosts a Traditional Scottish Burns Night

Celebrate Scottish identity, literature, and camaraderie at an Adirondack Burns Night.

War Cannon Spirits has joined hands with Glasgow-based hosts and renowned restauranteurs, as well as the Saint Andrews Society of Vermont to introduce the Adirondacks to the rich cultural history of Burns Night.

The event is celebrated worldwide by Scots and enthusiasts of Scottish culture as a tribute to their national bard, Robert Burns. With its cold and short days, the winter season sets the perfect backdrop for this annual celebration. The event's highlight is the iconic Burns Supper, a feast of haggis, neeps, and tatties, accompanied by the traditional Scottish drink, whisky.

This event is a unique opportunity for the Adirondacks to experience the rich cultural heritage of Scotland, as celebrated by devotees worldwide.

A night of lively Scottish music, delicious food, toasts, speeches, and readings of Robert Burns's most famous literary works.

Featured events include:

• Traditional live music and highland dancers

• A multi-course Burns Supper

• A bagpiper to “Pipe In” the guests to the Burns Supper

• Recitation of the Selkirk Grace 

• The piping in and recitation of "Address to a Haggis"

• A choice of main courses followed the Immortal Memory – The Immortal Memory is a speech given by the host, which may or may not include a recital of a piece of Burns' work

• A traditional Scottish pudding (what we call dessert in America)

• Readings of Burns’ written works, such as Tam o’ Shanter

• Singing Auld Lang Syne

Don’t forget the Haggis.

No Burns Supper can be considered complete without Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish made from minced sheep's heart, liver, and lungs. It is mixed with oatmeal, onions, suet, and spices and then encased in a sheep's stomach.

At the appointed time during the dinner, a bagpiper plays as the Haggis is ceremoniously brought into the dining room. The Master of Ceremonies then recites Burns' famous poem, "Address to a Haggis," and the ceremony culminates in the symbolic stabbing of the Haggis.

For more information and to reserve your spot at the table, visit the War Cannon website to register now. And check their Facebook page for current updates.

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