Irn-Bru, the other national drink of Scotland

Made in Scotland from girders

Irn-Bru has been made in Scotland by the Barr family since 1901. Its old slogan says it's "made in Scotland from steel girders," a nod to its name, which is pronounced like "iron brew." In Scotland, it's one of the few soft drinks to rival Coca-Cola, and Scots call it "their other national drink," after whisky.

The taste

Bright orange, sweet, fruity, and slightly spicy: its recipe is a secret, and everyone finds it tastes different, somewhere between candy, citrus, and bubblegum. In Scotland, they say it's the best hangover cure.

• The Original .
• Sugar Free, without sugars.

See the Sodas section, and for Irn-Bru flavoured candies, the Millions Iron Brew .