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name: buckfast bottle
image: SS3_modern_irish_Buckfast Bottle.png
swag_score: 3
date_added: "2024-07-10"
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# buckfast bottle

## Visual Elements

a green bottle with yellow label and the text “buckfast” in red, and a picture of grapes.

## Cultural Context

Buckfast Tonic Wine, brewed by Benedictine monks in Devon, became the drink of choice for Scottish youth and party culture. Its potent mix of alcohol and caffeine earned it a reputation as both a beloved institution and a social menace.

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## Justification

Monk-brewed caffeinated wine that became the fuel of Scottish youth culture. Ties the collection's substance theme to a specific regional drinking tradition you either know or you don't.
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**Dominant Colors:** green, yellow
**Ancestor:** [irish](../../../core-lore/ancestors/irish-druids.md)
**Swag Score:** 3
**Date Added:** 2024-07-10