Which country is the origin of the liqueur Drambuie?

The liqueur Drambuie originated in Scotland. It is a golden, sweetened spirit made from Scotch whisky, heather honey, herbs, and spices, and its history is closely associated with the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh.

According to the best-known family legend, Prince Charles Edward Stuart gave a secret drink recipe to Captain John MacKinnon after receiving refuge on Skye following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Historians dispute that story, regarding it as a later marketing tradition rather than securely documented history. In the late 19th century, James Ross is said to have developed and commercialized the recipe, changing an earlier brandy base to Scotch whisky and selling it through the Broadford Hotel.

Drambuie was first produced commercially in Edinburgh in 1910. The name may come from the Scottish Gaelic phrase an dram buidheach, meaning “the drink that satisfies.” At 40% alcohol by volume, it can be served neat or over ice, but many people know it from the Rusty Nail, a cocktail combining Drambuie with Scotch whisky. The brand was acquired by William Grant & Sons in 2014.