Scotch Whisky Liqueur · Heather Honey · A Royal Recipe
Aged Scotch, heather honey, herbs and spices — to a recipe the MacKinnon family says was handed to them by Bonnie Prince Charlie after Culloden. Whether or not the prince really wrote it down, Drambuie has been the whisky drinker's nightcap for a century, and the Rusty Nail is the best two-ingredient cocktail ever made.
The legend: a recipe given to Captain John MacKinnon of Skye by Bonnie Prince Charlie, in thanks for shelter after Culloden.
The Name
From the Gaelic an dram buidheach — the drink that satisfies. Still the best description of it anyone has managed.
1910
The MacKinnons register the name and begin bottling commercially in Edinburgh.
The Blend
Aged Scotch whiskies, Scottish heather honey, herbs and spices — the exact recipe still held by the family line.
What Sets It Apart
Aged Scotch Base
Built on matured whisky, not neutral spirit
Heather Honey
Scottish honey, for weight rather than sugar
Over A Century
Commercially bottled since 1910, unchanged
The Rusty Nail
Two ingredients, one of the great classics
Tasting Profile
Honey
Warm Spice
Herbal
Oak
Heather HoneySaffronAniseToffeeWarm Finish
How to Serve It
The Rusty Nail
Equal parts Scotch and Drambuie over ice, lemon twist
Neat, After Dinner
A small glass at room temperature — the traditional nightcap
Long, With Ginger
Ginger ale over ice with a wedge of lime
Pairs Well With
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa against heather honey
Cranachan
Scotland's own pudding — honey, cream and oats
Aged Cheddar
Sharp and salty, cut with sweetness
Shortbread
Butter and honey, the simplest possible match
The Finishing Touches
Green Velvet Gift Box
Our signature presentation box, added at checkout.
Hand-Tied Ribbon
Wide cream satin, tied by hand into a full bow.
Signature Gift Bag
Our matching gift bag, so it's ready to hand over on arrival.
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At a Glance
Origin
Scotland
Style
Scotch whisky liqueur
Base
Aged Scotch whisky
Sweetener
Scottish heather honey
ABV
40%
Bottle Size
70cl
Questions
Is Drambuie actually whisky?
It is a liqueur built on aged Scotch whisky rather than a whisky in its own right. That base is what separates it from most liqueurs — you can taste the oak and the spirit underneath the honey rather than just sweetness.
How do I make a Rusty Nail?
Equal parts Scotch whisky and Drambuie, stirred over ice in a rocks glass with a lemon twist. Some prefer two parts Scotch to one — start equal and adjust. It is the entire reason a bottle earns its shelf space.
Is the Bonnie Prince Charlie story true?
Nobody can prove it, and the house is honest about that. What is documented is that the MacKinnon family of Skye held the recipe and registered the name in 1910. The legend is part of the pleasure; the liquid stands up without it.
Who is this a good gift for?
The Scotch drinker who already owns the single malts, anyone with a Scottish connection, and the person who likes something sweet and warming after dinner. It is also one of the easiest bottles to actually finish — it gets used rather than admired.
Can you deliver it directly to the person I'm gifting?
Yes — enter their address at checkout and add your message. In London it can be at their door within 30–45 minutes, any hour of the day. The recipient must be 18+ with ID for our Challenge 21 check.
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