Every second, there are around 20 cans of Irn-Bru sold across our Bonnie Scotland. The drink has become so popular it outshined the likes of Coca-Cola, making it the country’s unofficial national drink alongside whisky (which is, of course, the official king of Scots). However, a recent study has found Sprite has seen a rapid increase in popularity, and could soon replace Irn-Bru as the national drink of Scotland.
It has been discovered that the sales of cans of Sprite have been at an all-time high, resulting in over 25 cans being sold every second in Scotland. WHAT! As we expect the nation to get angry about this, fast, there is only one solution: to drink more Irn-Bru. Sprite may become the national drink of Scotland, yet Irn-Bru will forever remain in our hearts.
Fun facts about Irn-Bru
So, while we still can, let’s reminisce about our favourite orange drink. There are plenty of fun facts, including its well-guarded formula, stains and more.
1. There are 20 cans of Irn-Bru sold every second in Scotland
According to AG Barr, 20 cans of the orange drink are sold every second in Scotland. There could probably be even more, as corner shop sales are not usually included in these findings.
2. Only three people know the Irn-Bru recipe, and they cannot travel together
The Irn-Bru recipe is a well-guarded secret that only three people in this world know. What is more, the people who are the recipe guardians can never travel on a plane together. The recipe was created in 1901 and has not changed since.
3. Irn-Bru is one of the toughest stains to get out
If you spill Irn-Bru on your carpet, it can be tougher to get it out than a red wine stain or a permanent marker!
4. Irn-Bru actually contains iron
The drink used to be called Iron Brew when it was first created, retaining its name until 1947. And yes, it actually contains iron in it!
So, while Sprite might become Scotland’s next national soft drink, we can still enjoy Irn-Bru as much as we want.
APRIL FOOLS! Nah, we’re just kidding, no drink is replacing Irn-Bru anytime soon, you can now go enjoy a wee drink and relax.