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Scotch whiskey is considered one of the best in the world. For every Scot, this is not just an alcoholic drink, but one of the symbols of his homeland. With no less reverence, the people of Scotland speak of another famous alcoholic drink, which is Drambuie liqueur.
History of Appearance
The Scots, with their love of antiquity and all sorts of legends, simply could not invent a drink that did not exude antiquity and folklore. The history of the creation of "Drambuie" is rooted in the days of the national liberation struggle for independence against the colonialists from England.
Drambuie liqueur was invented in 1745 in the Scottish city of Skye. He owes his appearance to the McKinnon family. At first they produced it exclusively for personal use and did not even think about trading. In 1892, the drink was officially registered as An Dram Buidheach. Translated from Gaelic, this means "a drink that meets all requirements." Subsequently, from these words came the name, whichtoday known to the whole world.
Only in 1906, the McKinnon family launched mass production of the drink, making the liqueur available to a wide audience.
Secrets of craftsmanship
The world knows not so many reliable facts about the preparation of "Drambuie". The liquor is produced in a closed factory where visitors are not taken. There are no analogues of this drink anywhere in the world.
It is known for sure that the main ingredient is aged Scotch highland whiskey, which went through about 60 distillations in the process of preparation. Simply put, distillation is used, which makes it possible to purify the drink from all impurities, as well as to obtain a mild taste and noble color. Drambuie liqueur ripens in port wine barrels. This process is long - it lasts about 20 years.
Taste and color
Drambuie has a hint of m alt whiskey in it. It is known that whiskey is aged 15-17 years before getting into liquor.
In addition, the composition of the drink includes infusions of many mountain herbs. The exquisite spicy aroma of the drink is given by heather honey, beloved by the Scots, sung by the poet Robert Louis Stevenson in the famous ballad. And although the recipe is still secret, it is known that coriander, saffron, hazelnuts, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg are definitely among the ingredients. Of course, this is not all, other spices and herbs are also used.
The liqueur itself has a light golden color and is very expressivearoma. Those who have tried this drink note the explosive rich taste, in which the shades do not overshadow each other, but emphasize. The strength of the drink reaches 40%, and it contains 320 g/l of sugar.
How to drink Drambuie
Scots know a lot about good alcoholic drinks. Therefore, this liquor is often drunk in its pure form. A drink born in a cold northern country is often served warm at the table. From this, his bouquet only benefits: the exquisite aroma of heather honey is intertwined with notes of nutmeg, emphasized by spices. The voiced and expressive chord of cognac dominates in the party.
The liquor is just as good when chilled. Those who find it too strong add soda or ice cubes to their glasses.
It is also very common to serve "Drambuie" with tea or coffee. And no appetizers are included. But a good cigar makes the perfect match.
"Drambuie" in cocktails
Like most liqueurs, this drink is ideal for making a variety of cocktails. It is combined with juices, tinctures, strong alcohol, cocktail berries, citrus zest. The best bartenders in the world prefer to always have Drambuie on hand.
Among them there are some very popular ones. For example, a cocktail with the unusual name "Rusty Nail", in which the liquor is combined with the world famous Isle of Skye whiskey. No less famous is a cocktail with a poetic name"Dreams of Scotland". In it, Drambuie is diluted with orange juice and generously flavored with a portion of excellent high-strength whiskey. This drink turns out to be quite serious in terms of degree, despite the orange content. But by many, the beloved "Libertine", on the contrary, comes out quite easy. For its preparation, natural lime juice, a little sweet soda and crushed ice are added to the liquor. Drambuie is also part of the world-famous aperitif Dolce Vita, in which it is combined with sparkling wine Canti Prosecco Brut.
Cost
"Drambuie" is a liqueur that is quite affordable compared to other alcoholic drinks from Scotland. However, when compared with local alcohol, it cannot be called budget. It is sold all over the world. It can also be found on the shelves of wine boutiques in the CIS countries. The cost of one liter bottle in retail sales ranges from 24 to 40 US dollars. When buying, pay attention to the reputation of the supplier, as there is a risk of acquiring a fake. Pay attention to the excise stamp and the inscription on the label. A real Drambuie is made in Scotland, can't cost less than $20, and is unlikely to be sold in a regular supermarket.
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