Irn-Bru (/ˌaɪərn ˈbruː/ "iron brew", Scots: [ˌəirənˈbruː]) is a Scottish carbonated soft drink, often described as "Scotland's other national drink" (after whisky).
1. Scotch Whisky. Whisky is probably the most familiar of Scottish alcoholic drinks on this list.
Scotland's national dish is haggis, a savoury meat pudding, and it's traditionally accompanied by mashed potatoes, turnips (known as 'neeps') and a whisky sauce. Which brings us to the national drink – whisky. Over 100 distilleries in Scotland produce this amber-hued liquid, many of which can be explored on a tour.
Scottish people refer to all fizzy drinks as 'juice'
Irn-Bru originally became popular because sanitation was poor at the time and it was considered to be a healthy way to boost your energy by many people in industrial areas.
What is this? It tastes like orange and blackcurrant to many people, but others have described its taste as “fizzy bubblegum” or even “a sweetened version of Listerine”.
How the Sugar Content Stacks Up. Coke sold in Britain currently contains slightly more sugar than Irn Bru, with 35 grams of the white stuff in an average can, compared with Irn Bru's 34 grams.
Irn-Bru contains trace amounts of alcohol
However the amount involved is so small as to be virtually negligible, meaning everyone, including the Muslim community, could continue to enjoy Irn-Bru.
50cl Bottle. 31.5% abv. May contain traces of nuts.
HM the King is an exquisite blend of Highland single malts and grain whiskies from around Scotland. HM the King's unique, balanced blend was carefully selected by Scotch Whisky connoisseurs who have worked for Scotland's most storied houses, including The Dalmore, Jura and The Highland Queen.
Haggis is our national dish, and the first recipe dates back to the 15th century (in recorded history).
Irn-Bru (/ˌaɪərn ˈbruː/ "iron brew", Scots: [ˌəirənˈbruː]) is a Scottish carbonated soft drink, often described as "Scotland's other national drink" (after whisky).
Locally made alcoholic drinks include whisky (of course!), gin, beer, wine and cider, as well as soft drinks including IRN BRU and Scottish fruit juices.
There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it's Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.
Pish. Translation: Urine. However, in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, it's a common word for something that evokes a negative vibe. For instance, if the score at the football isnae going your way, 'it's a load of pish'.
Many pubs use "Inn" in their name, either because they are long established former coaching inns, or to summon up a particular kind of image, or in many cases simply as a pun on the word "in", as in "The Welcome Inn", the name of many pubs in Scotland.
The sugar in full fat Irn Bru will give you some much needed energy if you're unable to catch up on any lost sleep. It will also help you feel less trembly, with the fizz also helping settle your stomach. Ice cold is often the preference, and from a glass bottle if you can.
Banned in Canada. Along with Penguin biscuits and Marmite, Irn Bru was banned by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for being “enriched with vitamins and minerals.” Banned in the USA. Haggis has been banned in the States since 1971, when the Department of Agriculture ruled against the consumption of livestock's lungs.
Originally meant to be called Iron Brew, Barr's hit an issue with branding laws. As the drink wasn't actually brewed, they were forced to change the name. The new Irn-Bru trademark was initially registered on Thursday 18 th July 1946 and in doing so Irn-Bru was born!
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A Scotpulse study of more than 1000 Scots found that regions across Scotland have divided opinions on Irn-Bru's top flavour profiles, with Glasgow's top flavour being Tutti Frutti (20% of Glaswegians) while Edinburgh argued that it's Bubblegum (21%). And it wasn't just the east and west who couldn't agree.