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Edinburgh Town Guide, Scottish Drink, 6K

As in England, the local pub is the cornerstone of Scottish culture.

You will be able to buy all the usual drinks you would expect in England in Scotland, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

However, there are also a few drinks that can be considered particularly Scottish that you might want to try.

Edinburgh Town Guide, Irn-Bru, 1K The most bizarre of these is the non-alcoholic Irn-Bru, a bright orange fizzy drink that is incredibly sweet. It is definitely a Scottish tradition, but is a bit of an acquired taste.

Edinburgh Town Guide, Heavy, 1K When it comes to beers, Scotland has its own type of beer which is traditionally referred to as "heavy". It is similar to English bitter, but is generally a bit darker, a bit thicker, and a bit more potent.

Edinburgh Town Guide, Whisky, 1K But it is whisky, otherwise known in Gaelic as "Usige Beatha" or the Water of Life, that Scotland is most famous for. Remember that Scottish Whisky is spelt without an "e", whereas Irish or American whiskey is spelt with an "e".

The drink has been brewed in Scotland since at least the 15th century, and there are now some 2000 brands available.

There are two types of whisky - single malt and blended. Single malt is the more expensive type and it is rarer with just over 100 brands available. It is brewed purely from malted barley, which is why it is so expensive.

The more common blended types of whisky are made from distilled unmalted maize, known as grain whisky, which is then blended with various malts. It is the quality and quantity of the malts that affect the taste and quality of the blended whiskies.




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