THE Netflix film Outlaw King featuring the adventures of Robert the Bruce has been seen by millions around the world and will surely be seen by many more in future years.
Now those who loved the film can share a dram with Robert’s Booze – a new blended whisky from the homeland of the Bruce which has been crowned the official dram of Netflix’s epic.
Outlaw King, named after the film, has been created by Annandale Distillery in Dumfries and Galloway to celebrate Bruce, who was the 7th Lord of Annandale and who grew up in the region before he became the king who ensured Scotland’s independence.
The new blend will be unveiled at an exclusive one-off event at Annandale Distillery on Saturday.
The special open day will be attended by Outlaw King stars James Cosmo and Tony Curran, director David Mackenzie, producer Gillian Berrie and co-producers Danny McGrath and Brian Coffey.
Open to the public, the event will begin with a Q&A with cast and crew at 2pm.
The afternoon will also include food, film props and costumes and entertainment from members of Clanranald Trust for Scotland, who feature heavily in the film.
Paula Ward, VisitScotland regional leadership director, said: “The launch of this new whisky brings together two of Scotland’s biggest industries.
“Film tourism is booming in Scotland, with Netflix’s Outlaw King one of the most recent films to feature the country on-screen.
“Whisky tourism also plays an important role in the experience of international visitors.”
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