Where to get World Bee Day honeyed cocktails across Edinburgh & Glasgow
If you needed a reason to toast the bees this World Bee Day, Bruadar just gave you three. The Scottish whisky liqueur brand is marking the moment with a limited-edition cocktail series across some of Scotland’s most stylish bars — and every sip supports the humble pollinators behind the bottle.
In a delicious nod to nature, Bruadar has teamed up with Kelvingrove Café in Glasgow, The Voyage of Buck, and Montpeliers in Edinburgh to launch honey-infused signature serves, all crafted with honey harvested from their very own hives at Aberargie Distillery in Perthshire.
Running throughout May, each bar is offering a bespoke take on the honey-whisky blend. Kelvingrove Café’s ‘The Hot Honey’ brings fiery flair; ‘Pineapple Swizzle’ at The Voyage of Buck goes tropical and refreshing; and Montpeliers serves up ‘Bee-yond the Smoke,’ a smoky-sweet crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for summer nights.
The initiative shines a spotlight on Scotland’s bees — the unsung heroes of sustainable food and drink production — and highlights Bruadar’s commitment to protecting them. At the heart of the campaign is Aberargie Distillery, just outside Perth, where 12 thriving hives sit nestled among wildflower fields. These hives produce the golden honey that sweetens every bottle of Bruadar.
Lauren Doherty of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, the makers of Bruadar, says the bees are part of the brand’s DNA:
We’re incredibly proud of our bees and the role they play in the production of Bruadar. This collaboration is a brilliant way to share our story while highlighting the essential work of pollinators not just for whisky, but for biodiversity as a whole.
It’s a celebration that blends craftsmanship with conservation — one that invites you to raise a glass, sip slowly, and thank the bees.
Where to try the limited-edition serves:
Kelvingrove Café, Glasgow
The Voyage of Buck, Edinburgh
Montpeliers, Edinburgh
Available throughout May. Find out more at bruadarliqueur.com.
