LIQUEUR-DRAMBUIE-001 Isle Liqueur Drambuie

🥃 Drambuie – Isle Liqueur of Scotland

1. Overview

• Full name: Drambuie Liqueur
• Type: Liqueur (blended spirit)
• Alcohol content: Approximately 40% ABV (alcohol by volume)
• Origin: Scotland, originally from the Isle of Skye, now produced in Edinburgh
• The name “Drambuie” comes from the Gaelic phrase:
  “An Dram Buidheach” – meaning “the drink that satisfies.”

2. Ingredients

Drambuie is a unique blend of:

• Aged Scotch whisky
• Highland honey
• Secret herbs and spices

The flavor is rich, gently sweet, warmly spiced, with a long-lasting finish and a subtle spicy note from the blended whisky.

3. Interesting History

According to legend, the recipe of Drambuie was given by Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) to the MacKinnon family on the Isle of Skye in the 18th century.
This family later developed the drink into a commercial brand starting from 1909.

4. How to Enjoy

• Neat: Often consumed as a digestif after meals.
• In cocktails: The most popular is the Rusty Nail — a mix of Drambuie and Scotch whisky in a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio.
• Served on the rocks or with a touch of lemon or ginger to add freshness and balance.

5. Key Features

✅ Summary

Drambuie is a premium Scottish liqueur that combines Scotch whisky, Highland honey, and herbal spices. It is renowned not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its rich history and cultural ties to the Isle of Skye.