No, this doesn't have anything to do with ancient Judaism. Except that some years ago I put up this post on Two Prophetesses for Burns Night. One was Mary the Prophetess, an ancient Jewish alchemist who reportedly invented the still.
The other was an unnamed prophetess on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. Tradition says she uttered a dire prophecy against the Campbells of Jura, which was later fulfilled. Story at the link. In her honor the Jura distillery created a brand of single malt whisky called Jura Prophecy. At the time I was planning a visit to Jura and I promised to get back to my readers if I could learn anything more about her story.
I did take that trip and an update is overdue. I couldn't find out much more. I met a local whose ancestor, if I remember correctly, reportedly witnesssed the departure of Charles. And there was an old plaque in front of the distillery which gave a few more details. Beyond that, I have not been able to verify anything about the story, so I make no historical claims. But here is the plaque. Click on the photo to expand it for easier reading.
Sadly, and unfathomably, Jura distillery stopped producing Jura Prophecy a few years ago. It was one of my favorites. It's hard now to find a bottle.
Anyway, enjoy Burns Night, if that is your thing. And always be polite to prophetesses!
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