Toast this burns night with the best scottish drinks (that aren’t just whisky)

Most nations like a good excuse for a booze-fuelled get-together and, for Scots, 25 January provides one such occasion, as they celebrate the birth of national poet, Robert Burns. Marked

across the world due to the global reach of the poet’s verse, Burns Night commemorates the life and work of the Scottish writer, and gives revellers a chance to drink, eat and raise a glass

to some of the nation’s cherished drams. If you’re lucky enough to find yourself amid a traditional Burns Night celebration, it’s possible you’ll encounter any number of Scottish cultural

clichés. Think bagpipes, ceilidhs, tartan kilts, haggis, poetry recitals and, of course, booze – of which whisky is likely to be the toasting drink of choice. However, being that Scotland is

a multicultural country, it’s likely whisky won’t be the only booze on display. A range of locally produced drinks will almost certainly be available. To help you celebrate Burns Night in

style, we’ve suggested a wide range of drinks, each one produced with the kind of craftsmanship that we think would inspire the great man into poetic rapture. THE BEST SCOTTISH DRINKS FOR

BURNS NIGHT 2024 ARE: * BEST OVERALL – The Botanist Islay dry gin: £33.99, Amazon.co.uk * BEST LIQUEUR FOR BURNS NIGHT – Drambuie: £26.95, Amazon.co.uk * BEST SPICED RUM – Dark Matter spiced

rum: £28, Amazon.co.uk * BEST SINGLE MALT WHISKY LIQUEUR – Bruadar: £24.95, Thewhiskyexchange.com * BEST SCOTTISH GIN – Edinburgh Gin rhubarb and ginger liqueur: £14.74, Amazon.co.uk