World Buckfast Day
Buckfast Tonic Wine is a Scottish invention that the rest of the world needs to catch up on: a wine that contains as much caffeine as eight cans of Coke.
Leverage World Buckfast Day to drive pub events and online sales of this niche Scottish spirit, targeting adventurous drinkers and travel enthusiasts with cultural storytelling around Scottish heritage.
- 'Have you tried the wine with 8x the caffeine?' — challenge followers to taste Buckfast at participating pubs
- Scotland travel guides: 'Buckfast + bagpipes + whiskey tastings' — package cultural experiences for adventure seekers
- Behind-the-scenes: the controversial history of Buckfast and why it's polarizing the UK drinking scene
Each year, there are a large number of pubs all over Scotland that take part in the celebration of this unique wine. Interesting events, such as Wreck the Hoose, have their annual festival where people get to drink and have a good time. However, due to the popularity of this drink, it has also caused some controversy over the past decade.
Since caffeine is a stimulant and alcohol is a depressant, the mix of these two substances can have an unfortunate effect on some people. In fact, because of this, Buckfast has been linked to years of political voting to ban the drink, in an effort to help tackle the country’s struggle with drinking problems.
Buckfast, according to studies, has been linked to anti-social behavior and also has some associations with reports of committing crime. To help with this issue, many political members have also recommended a limit on the amount of caffeine in alcoholic drinks to solve this issue. To give an idea of how extreme this drink is, Buckfast has the same amount of caffeine as eight cans of cola. Now that is a whole lot of caffeine!
World Buckfast Day is a fairly recent day, only begun in 2015 in the UK. Started by a fan group called the “Wreck the Hoose Juice”, the day has now become an international sensation to celebrate what was also known as “Bucky” or “Commotion Lotion”.
Try Out Buckfast
For those who are interested to see what Buckfast is all about, then a first stop may be to check out a local liquor store to see if they happen to have it in stock. If it doesn’t, then it might be possible to order the drink online and see personally what the craze is about this highly-caffeinated wine.
Take a Trip to Scotland
In order to truly appreciate this drink and this day, the ideal place to be is Scotland! Hop on over to the northern part of the British Isles and get ready to take part in one of their annual events. This might be a great way to make new friends and have a good time learning and enjoying a variety things that embody the Scottish culture, such as these: Go island hopping from one little nest to another throughout the Inner Hebrides, the Outer Hebrides (in the west of Scotland) and Orkney or Shetland (in the north of the country) or the Isle of Skye. Filled with beautiful landscapes, sunsets and incredible views! Enjoy a Scottish whiskey tasting. As long as there’s alcohol on the menu, it would seem wrong not to include Scotland’s most famous liquor, Scotch Whiskey. Try a taste at a pub or a distillery. Pop in to hear some Bagpipers. Whether on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh or on Buchanan Street in Glasgow, don’t leave Scotland without taking the opportunity to hear bagpipes played in person in their native home!
Celebrate at a Pub Near Home
Even people who can’t get to Scotland may have the opportunity to celebrate World Buckfast Day! Many pubs around the world have taken on the day as their own, including places such as Sydney, Australia; Dublin, Ireland; Leeds, England; and Ayia Napa, Cyprus; and even the Caribbean! With many more places popping up each year, it would be a surprise if the day continues to grow. Check listings to see if there is a bar or pub celebrating World Buckfast Day in the local area. Share this holiday on your favorite social media platforms and let your friends know what day it is so they can celebrate too!