I am not sure if it is still the case, but until recently, Scotland was the only Western European country where Coca-Cola is not the leading soft drink. In Scotland, Irn Bru reigns supreme. First launched in 1901, it is made by AG Barr to a secret formula and is available everywhere you go up North, including pubs, who get a somewhat posh looking bottle, rather than the more common can. I wouldn't say I grew up on it, but I had it a lot!
In the pub this is used to mix with spirits, usually vodka. It is also particularly recommended as a hangover cure.
The old adverts used to be more subtle, but I couldn't find any. This is quite funny though.
