It had a secret formula since the mid 1700's, when it was given to this family as a payment for services rendered. In the late 19th century it was given to someone in the industry who developed it further, solely for the use of his friends. One of these pals made up a name for it, which it has today. The formula was then sold by his widow. What is the meaning of the products name, who were the original owners of the recipe and what is unusual about who the widow sold it to?

lanfranco

Drambuie, the recipe for which was supposedly given to the Mckinnon family in 1745 by Prince Charles Edward, also known as the "Bonnie Prince." The name is said to mean, "the drink that satisfies." http://www.foodreference.com/html/fdrambuie.html Jun 12 05, 8:26 PM

peasypod

Nice One lanfranco, yep. I was just getting my checklist together for my trip tomorrow and I had to add Drambuie and Marlboro ciggies to my present list for someone. Was looking on the outside of the bottle I have, seemed like a good question! Jun 12 05, 9:09 PM

lanfranco

Hmmm. I thought you were traveling to a place where these items would be regularly available. Stopping off somewhere else? Like, the Ross Ice Shelf? Jun 12 05, 9:21 PM

peasypod

Duty Free babe... Jun 12 05, 9:24 PM

peasypod

Hang on. Did you think they were for me? The grog maybe, but the ciggies? Nooooooo..... Jun 12 05, 9:25 PM

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