Best Edinburgh Alcoholic Beverage Types
This Scottish liqueur is a created with a secret blend of aged Scotch whiskey, honey, herbs, and spices. Its history dates back to the 18th century when allegedly Prince Charles Edward Stuart passed down his secret recipe to Clan Mackinnon. In 1914, the secret recipe was obtained by Malcolm MacKinnon, who first registered it as a trademark and established The Drambuie Liqueur Company in Edinburgh. Drambuie, whose names derives from Scots Gaelic an dram buidheach meaning the drink that satisfies, is a full-bodied drink, characterized by its unusual combination of herbal, spicy, and sweet flavors.
It can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it also blends well into cocktails and long drinks. The most popular is Drambuie-based cocktail is Rusty Nail—an American classic dating back to the Prohibition era.
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Glayva is an award-winning Scottish whisky liqueur. The drink hails from Leith, Edinburgh, where it was created in 1947 by a local whisky merchant Ronald Morrison. The liqueur is a blend of the finest Scotch whiskies, honey, tangerines, cinnamon, and other spices.
Glayva has an appealing golden color, a smooth, subtly sweet flavor, and aromas reminiscent of honey and spices. It is best served straight or on the rocks. The name glayva is a transcription of Gaelic gle mhath, meaning very good.
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Magnum is a whisky-based cream liqueur produced and bottled in Edinburgh. It combines fresh cream and Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Apart from its excellent flavor, this Scottish concoction is also distinguished for its bottling—it is sold in reusable stainless steel flasks.
Magnum is creamy, smooth, and richly flavored. It has a good balance of sweet, caramel-like notes and bold and warming whisky nuances. The liqueur is created with Dutch cream, while the whisky is sourced from BenRiach. It is bottled at 17% alcohol by volume.
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Best Edinburgh Alcoholic Beverage Producers
Holyrood Distillery is a craft distillery located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 2019, it is known for producing small-batch, high-quality spirits, including whisky and gin. The distillery emphasizes traditional methods combined with innovative techniques, allowing for unique flavor profiles in their products.
Holyrood's whiskies are often aged in a variety of casks, contributing to rich, complex flavors. In addition to whisky, the distillery also creates a range of gins that feature botanicals sourced from Scotland. The distillery offers tours and tastings, allowing visitors to learn about the distillation process and sample their products.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023, 2022
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024, 2023, 2022
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023
BEST The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Spirits
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024
BEST Cask 88 Spirits
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
BEST Caribu Spirits
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The Scotch Whisky Masters - Master
2024
BEST R&B Distillers Spirits
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World Gin Awards - Country Winner
2022
BEST Gleann Mor Spirits Spirits
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World Gin Awards - Country Winner
2020
BEST Summerhall Distillery Spirits
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whisky Highball Gold
2024, 2023
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023
BEST Wemyss Family Spirits Spirits
Best Edinburgh Alcoholic Beverages
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whisky Highball Gold
2024, 2023
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2020
Elizabeth Yard South Pacific 2004 is a rare and exceptional rum that showcases the craftsmanship of the South Pacific region, produced by the renowned Elizabeth Yard distillery. This rum was distilled in 2004 and has been aged for several years, allowing it to develop a rich and complex flavor profile.
The rum is known for its tropical character, with prominent notes of ripe fruits such as pineapple, banana, and coconut, often accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla and oak from the aging process.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2022
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master
2022
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
Elizabeth Yard Diamond Distillery 10 Year Old Red Wine Octave Rum is a distinguished and rare rum that has been aged for 10 years, imparting deep and complex flavors. The rum is matured in a red wine octave barrel, a smaller cask than traditional barrels, which accelerates the aging process and enhances the flavor extraction.
The influence of red wine casks gives this rum a unique character, with rich, fruity notes of dark berries, red wine tannins, and a slight oakiness, combined with the smooth, rich sweetness typically found in well-aged rum.
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
Elizabeth Yard Savanna Distillery 8 Year Old Ungrogged American Oak Octave Rum is a high-quality, aged rum that highlights the expertise of the Savanna Distillery. This rum has been aged for 8 years in American oak casks, which contribute to its deep, mellow flavors, characterized by notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
The term "ungrogged" indicates that no additional flavoring or additives are used, allowing the natural characteristics of the rum and the aging process to shine through.
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
Elizabeth Yard Savanna Distillery 8 Year Old PX Sherry Octave Rum is a unique and exceptional rum that has been aged for 8 years, with the added influence of Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks. The use of PX sherry casks imparts distinctive flavors of dried fruits, raisins, and rich sweetness, along with the deep, complex oak and spice notes derived from the rum's maturation in smaller octave barrels.
The octave barrel size enhances the aging process, leading to a more concentrated and complex flavor profile.
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
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