Episode 17: Drambuie
Episode 17 features Drambuie. A Scotch whisky liqueur. This is the Bonnie Prince Charlie's Drambuie.
Enjoy this episode with some Drambuie!
Drambuie's official website: https://www.drambuie.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1745 - Bonnie Prince Charlie brings Drambuie to the Isle of Skye
- 1746 - Drambuie is given to Clan MacKinnon
- 1870s - John Ross, owner of the Broadford Hotel on the Isle of Skye gets the recipe for Drambuie
- 1893 - James Ross, son of John, registers a trademark for Drambuie
- 1908 - Drambuie is made in Edinburgh by James Ross' widow Eleanor
- 1914 - The Drambuie Liqueur Company Ltd. is formed by Malcom MacKinnon, from Eleanor Ross
- 1916 - Drambuie is the first liqueur accepted to the House of Lords
- 2014 - William Grant & Sons acquires Drambuie
Key Cocktail:
Most people first have Drambuie in a Rusty Nail, a cocktail synonymous with Drambuie.
Rusty Nail:
1.5 oz. Drambuie
1.5 oz. Scotch Whisky
Twist of lemon.
Pour over ice, add the twist and serve.
References:
Wikipedia article on Drambuie
Difford's Guide Article on Drambuie
Rampant Scotland Article on Drambuie
Wikipedia Article on Charles Edward Stewart
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