Glayva Explained

Glayva is a liqueur originally produced in 1947 in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland by Ronald Morrison & Co Ltd and now by Whyte and Mackay Ltd.^{[1] [2]}

Glayva is made from a blend of aged Scotch whiskies, a selected range of spices, Mediterranean tangerines, cinnamon, almonds and honey. It has a deep golden colour and a distinctive flavour.

History

Glayva was first produced and sold in 1947 by wine and whisky merchant Ronald Morrison.^[3] Like Drambuie, its ingredients include honey and spices mixed with Scotch malt whisky. The name originates from a Gaelic phrase, "Glè Mhath", meaning "very good".^[4]

See also

• List of liqueurs

External links

• Glayva's official website

Notes and References

1. News: 2015-10-16. Discover the whisky liqueur with humble origins. en-GB. The Telegraph. 2020-12-20. 0307-1235.
2. Web site: The unlikely origin of one of the world's finest liqueurs. 2020-12-20. www.scotsman.com. en.
3. Book: The Economist. 1954. Economist Newspaper Limited. 461.
4. Book: Mark Lemon. Henry Mayhew. Tom Taylor. Shirley Brooks. Francis Cowley Burnand. Owen Seaman. Punch. 1958. Punch Publications Limited. 136.