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Drambuie

Drambuie

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€40.59

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Pickup available at Onshore Cellars, usually ready in 24 hours2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12, 06220 Vallauris

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Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

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Tasting notes

Drambuie is a whisky liqueur. A blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs, and heather honey. Its origins can be traced to a secret recipe created for Bonnie Prince Charlie by his Royal Apothecary in the 18th Century. The name Drambuie is derived from Scots Gaelic ‘An Dram Buidheach’ and means “The Drink that Satisfies”.

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Provenance

Type
Liqueur
Producer
The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited
Country
Scotland
Style
Herb

Technical

ABV
40%
Size
70cl
Serving
16° - 18° C

Key characteristics

About this liqueur

Drambuie is a Scottish liqueur that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its history dates back to the 18th century, when it was first created by the MacKinnon family. The recipe for Drambuie is a closely guarded secret, but it is known to contain a blend of aged Scotch whisky, heather honey, herbs, and spices.

The production of Drambuie is a complex process that involves the careful blending of the ingredients. The Scotch whisky used in the liqueur is aged for a minimum of 15 years, giving it a rich and complex flavour. The heather honey used in the recipe is sourced from the Scottish Highlands, and is known for its sweet and floral taste. The herbs and spices used in the liqueur are also carefully selected to complement the other ingredients and create a unique flavour profile.

Drambuie is a versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is often served neat or on the rocks, but it can also be used as a mixer in cocktails. One of the most popular cocktails made with Drambuie is the Rusty Nail, which combines the liqueur with Scotch whisky and is garnished with a twist of lemon.

Overall, Drambuie is a high-quality liqueur that is steeped in history and tradition. Its unique blend of ingredients and complex flavour profile make it a favourite among whisky lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike.

Highland Honey Elixir
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Highland Honey Elixir

Highland Honey Elixir is a shaken cocktail made with Drambuie, served in a coupe.

Method
Shaken
Glass
Coupe
Ice
Cubes
Garnish
Lemon twist

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Drambuie
  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Method

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add Drambuie, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and Angostura bitters.
  3. Shake well for 10–15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Serve

A coupe glass filled with a golden-hued cocktail, exuding a warm, honeyed glow. The lemon twist rests elegantly on the rim, adding a touch of citrus aroma.

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Behind the bottle

Producer

The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited

The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited is a Scottish spirits producer that specializes in creating the iconic Drambuie liqueur. Based in Scotland, the company produces this distinctive herbal liqueur that has become synonymous…

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