The Scots love to tell a story about how the Lord, having created Scotland and looking with pleasure at the fruits of His labors, called the Archangel Gabriel so that he too could enjoy this spectacle. “Just look,” said the Lord. “Here is my best creation! Wonderful mountains, courageous men, beautiful women, wonderful cool weather. And I also gave them beautiful music and a special drink called whiskey. Try it.” Gabriel savored the whiskey, praised the Lord and said: “Wonderful! But don’t you think that You are being too generous? Aren’t you afraid to spoil them? Maybe add a fly in the ointment to their ointment?” To which the Lord replied, “If only you knew what kind of neighbors I gave them!”