Dram

Modern equivalent

Capacity: 0.25 of a gill or 35.5ml

A traditional measure of spirits celebrated as a generous pour in Scottish pubs and distilleries.

Historically rooted in apothecary weights and excise measures, the dram became an iconic cultural symbol of hospitality in Scotland. While its precise legal definition shifted over time, it remains universally understood as a standard single serving of fine whisky.

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