Jerry O’Connell Races Across the Scottish Highlands

Drambuie liqueur has announced that famed film and television star Jerry O’Connell will participate in the 2008 Drambuie Pursuit — a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure race that will see ten U.S. teams racing through the Scottish Highlands as they retrace the legendary voyage of Bonnie Prince Charlie — for whom the Drambuie elixir was created in 1745. After attempting to take over the British throne, the rebellious Prince Charlie fled Scotland and left behind to his aides the only thing he had left: the secret recipe for Drambuie.

The Drambuie Pursuit, which takes place in April 2008, will see teams of modern-day rebels competing in an epic race through one of Europe’s last great wildernesses. Teams will demonstrate their spirit of adventure by kayaking through rushing rapids, rappelling steep mountain faces and performing numerous other feats of endurance as they traverse the inhospitable terrain of the Highlands. Alongside the competing teams, Jerry O’Connell will experience his own bold journey as he follows the Prince’s storied route from Inverness to the Isle of Skye.

With a successful film and television career under his belt, Jerry O’Connell is now prepared to take on the newest challenge in his life: a 100-mile race across Scotland to relive the passion, spirit and legacy of rebel Prince Charlie. Jerry and his three teammates will compete in the first ever Drambuie Pursuit to permit American entrants, they — along with nine other teams — will experience an all-terrain adventure race the likes of which they will never forget.

“I am thrilled to take part in the Drambuie Pursuit,” said Jerry O’Connell. “I can’t wait to race across the Scottish Highlands and take part in this exciting and unique journey — and I’m confident that my team will win!”

“We are ecstatic to have Jerry and his team on board for the 2008 Drambuie Pursuit,” said Valerie Fender, Marketing Manager for Drambuie. “Jerry mirrors the rebellion and passion of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and we can’t wait to follow him through Scotland during this adventure of a lifetime. Through Jerry, the spirit of the Prince will truly live on.”

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