Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Bill H, updated: 9/14/2025
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Notes: Farewell to Whiskey was composed in 1799 by Niel Gow as a lament due to the failure of the Scottish barley crop. This led to the prohibition of using barley to make whiskey. Niel Gow was a renowned Scottish fiddler who is credited as the source for many traditional tunes.
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