Currently in the state of Arizona in the American Southwest and was shopping in a local supermarket. I was passing a rather ambitiously labeled “European Foods” section (two entire shelves!) when something caught my eye: Two random bottles of Irn Bru! I just had to buy both of them, then lovingly placed them in my fridge to chill so that I could have one with dinner. When I finally opened one up, my heart sank. It was flat and completely stale. Looking at the sell before date explained why: August 2024! Still, I was impressed that some purchasing manager at a shop in a community without a large population of Scots would somehow manage to get a couple of bottles in.

by duct_tape_jedi

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  1. Also in a rural area of the US and came across it at our store. It was on the bottom shelf, tucked behind blackcurrant juice, but I about cried when I realized what it was!!

  2. Finding Irn-Bru 1901 in the American wilderness would be a true oasis in the desert.

  3. In Canadian and one of our grocery stores here stocks it always – every time I go I have to buy three – one for husband and two for kids (third kid doesn’t like it)

    ……. None of us are Scottish (well not in recent generations lol) but they love it

  4. HEB in Texas often has it in stock, as do the World Market stores. Our local British Emporium also stocks it, although I have yet to find the 1901 in the states.

  7. I hope you’re able to escape before they send you to El Salvador! Lol jk😆

  9. I would love so much for it to be everywhere over here. Was visiting the extended family in Scotland a few years ago and had my first taste. Fantastic!

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