Drambuie liqueur

Product of: United Kingdom

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Drambuie, a herbal Scotch whisky-based liqueur, traces its origins back to James Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the liqueur is said to be based on a recipe for the Bonnie Prince's own personal elixir.

While the liquid inside remains unchanged, Autumn 2009 saw the introduction of new slick packaging for Drambuie. It is not just that Drambuie received a facelift, it underwent a face transplant from an altogether taller, thinner, younger and sexier donor.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 20/09/2015

Appearance:

Clear, rich golden.

Aroma:

Honeyed whisky with complex herbal and spice aromas, particularly saffron.

Taste:

Silky, velvety smooth with a lightly malty whisky bite. Flavours of zesty orange, clove, honey, vanilla, linseed, fennel seed, angelica, toasted almonds, fruitcake and raisin.

Aftertaste:

Long rich honeyed finish with saffron and Scotch maltiness.

Overall:

Honeyed and warming lightly malty Scotch whisky with clove and saffron spice, herbal complexity and zesty citrus.