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Drambuie Whisky Liqueur
There are many whisky liqueurs on the market, but Drambuie is the absolute top and favorite.Scottish whiskyis the basis of this tasty, sweet drink. The story of Drambuie goes back centuries in history. The Scots indeed have a long tradition of mixing their whisky with honey and herbs. The original recipe of Drambuie is said to have been developed for real royalty. Are you also getting a craving for a nice glass? At Tasting Collection, you can easily order a good bottle of Drambuie.
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What is Drambuie?
Drambuie is a whisky liqueur. But what is a whisky liqueur exactly? At its core, it is a blend of whisky (in this case from Scotland), herbs, spices, and honey. The recipe for Drambuie comes from Clan MacKinnon of the Isle of Skye. That recipe, which is several centuries old, still serves as the base. Both Scottish single malt and grain whiskies are used, some aged up to 17 years. About two-thirds is grain whisky, while the rest consists of single malt.
This whisky is flavored with a secret mix of herbs (still exactly the same as the recipe from Malcolm MacKinnon from 1908). Sugar syrup (of which heather honey is a major part) is also added. The result is a whisky liqueur with flavors of anise, nutmeg, and saffron that is wonderfully balanced.
The story behind Drambuie
One of the most famous historical figures in Scottish history is Bonnie Prince Charlie. He played an important role in the Jacobite uprising of 1745 against the British crown, which unfortunately failed miserably and had dramatic consequences for the Scottish Highlands. The escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie from Scotland made him a legend.
According to legend, Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge with Clan MacKinnon on Skye. In gratitude, the clan received the recipe for the prince's personal drink, which would later grow into Drambuie. It is not entirely clear whether they received the recipe directly from the prince, or perhaps from his doctor or another confidant. How it exactly happened may not be very important either. The recipe was guarded by the MacKinnon's for more than 150 years. Only at the beginning of the 20th century was Drambuie sold to outsiders.
Cocktails with Drambuie
Drambuie is delightful with a few ice cubes, but a cocktail also goes down very well. For example, try one of these two delicious mixed drinks.
- The Underdog: fill a tumbler glass with ice cubes. Then pour 20ml Drambuie, 15ml Amaro, 20ml Dry Vermouth, and 15ml Dry Gin into the glass. Stir everything well and garnish with a lemon peel.
- The Hootenanny: specially for beer lovers who also enjoy a cocktail, or vice versa of course. Put 25ml Drambuie, 50ml grapefruit juice, and mint leaves in a shaker with ice. Shake for a few seconds and then add 75ml wheat beer to the shaker. Then pour everything into a beer mug (including ice). Enjoy!
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Feeling like a glass of Drambuie? Then quickly get a good bottle at home! At Tasting Collection, we offer affordable prices and ensure that your order is delivered quickly.
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What is a liqueur?
For all drinks, there are strict rules. For Scotch whisky, for example, there is the Scotch Whisky Association, which lays down in detail what a true Scotch whisky must meet. But as mentioned above, liqueurs are made all over the world. And there isn't an umbrella body that writes down the regulations for all liqueurs. That's where the EU comes in. According to this body, there are a number of guidelines that a liqueur must meet:
- A liqueur must have a spirit as its base. Liqueurs can be based on all kinds of drinks, from rum and whiskey to cognac and tequila.
- Additional flavorings must be added. Usually these are herbs and spices or fruit, but actually you can't think of anything else.
- A liqueur must have a minimum alcohol content of 15% and also contain at least 100 grams of sugar per liter.
Liqueurs can be divided into several categories, such as chocolate liqueurs, citrus liqueurs, cream liqueurs, coffee liqueurs and herbal liqueurs.
Dutch & foreign liqueurs
The name liqueur is derived from the Latin word'Liquefacere', which means as much as'to liquefy'. As long as liquor has been made, so long have liqueurs existed. Originally, liqueurs were not made as a stimulant, but for medical purposes. Medicinal herbs were dissolved in alcohol and used as medicine. Monks often fulfilled the role of a sort of general practitioner or pharmacist, which is why many traditional liqueurs have their origins in the monastery.
The Netherlands has a long tradition of liqueurs. Thanks to the Dutch East India Company, spices from all over the world were shipped to the Netherlands as early as the 16th century. Amsterdam monks were only too happy to experiment with all those exotic ingredients. However, the tinctures and elixirs they made were not very tasty. The addition of sugar proved to be a great solution to that. In fact, this was so appreciated that liqueurs were soon drunk for pleasure. Entrepreneurs recognized this too, and so in the 17th century many liqueur distilleries arose that made the Netherlands famous. One such distillery was Lucas Bols, a company that still makes genevers and liqueurs today.
Liqueurs also went through a similar development abroad. It was the monks who were the first to experiment with liquor and spices. That's why, until today, each country has its own specific liqueurs. For example, France has Chartreuse and Bénédictine. The recipe for the latter dates back as far as 1510. No fewer than 27 different plants and herbs are used for this herbal liqueur.
Liqueurs & cocktails
If you like to make a nice cocktail at home, you already know that you can't do without some good liqueurs. Because there are so many liqueurs, it is impossible to get everything in the house. But of course, there are some basics that you really want to have in the house at all times, and also come in handy in many cocktails.
- Amaretto: This liqueur has an almond flavor and is one of the most popular liqueurs. This versatile liqueur does great in coffee cocktails, but just a splash in your coffee is also delicious.
- Baileys: By itself, any Irish cream liqueur will do, but if you're going to get one in the house, you might as well go for Baileys. This cream liqueur is by far the most popular in the world. Suitable for many cocktails, but also delicious on its own.
- Cointreau: This orange liqueur is a standard in a huge number of classic cocktails. Indispensable.
- Drambuie: a liqueur made from Scotch whisky, honey and various spices. Popular in many cocktails, but also very tasty on its own.
Of course, there are countless other liqueurs. Which ones are suitable for you depends on your taste and on which cocktail you like to drink.
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