How do you spell mad dog?
How Do You Spell MAD DOG? Correct spelling for the English word “mad dog” is [mˈad dˈɒɡ], [mˈad dˈɒɡ], [m_ˈa_d d_ˈɒ_ɡ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Why has Mad Dog’s popularity persevered in Scotland?
Californian giant The Wine Group (which now owns the MD 20/20 brand) are tricky to pin down and did not respond to several requests for information about their exports to Scotland.
Comparing liquor store experiences in both countries, though, it appears the US has moved on from Mad Dog, while – despite the general consensus that the drink doesn’t taste great and costs significantly more than it used to – Scotland is sticking with it.
“Scottish drinkers hold on to their brands for longer. I think that’s definitely true,” says Nick Morgan.
“Whether it’s a sort of nostalgia or it’s just a slowness in moving on, I’m not sure. But I always think that the fact that Buckfast is still such a huge thing is astonishing, particularly when you have got products like MD and all these other blue and green drinks that people could buy.”
Beer, Nick rightly points out, is booming in Scotland right now, with countless innovative craft breweries making good money. Yet, Scots still buy the old, reliable brands they trust, too.
“I can remember Tennent’s looking antiquated when I first moved to Scotland in 1980 to work,” he says, “And it hasn’t really changed much since then, you know?”
So, there could be something uniquely Scottish behind MD 20/20’s persevering popularity here. Perhaps it’s simply the case that, as a country, we know what we like, and we like what we know.
There is no question that some teenagers still consider drinking Mad Dog a rite of passage. A few older Scots are likely reliving their youth by buying it, ironically or otherwise.
And, undoubtedly, a few consumers of MD 20/20 are playing tourist; purchasing it in order to chase a fabled “wild and edgy” night, so powerful is the urban legend connected to the brand.
On any given weekend in Scotland, you could travel by train and spot young people conspicuously swigging Mad Dog, then visit a gift shop and buy a kitsch, illustrated birthday card or framed print of the very same striking bottle.
As curious as the connection is, it seems there’s no untangling the Jewish-American Mogen David from Scottish pop culture now.
Please drink responsibly. If you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking there are lots of organisations available to help. You can visit the NHS Inform website for more information.
The MD stands for its producer, Mogen David; however, it has widely known as “Mad Dog.” Originally, 20/20 stood for 20 oz & 20% alcohol. Currently, MD 20/20 is not sold in 20 oz bottles nor at 20% alcohol by volume. This Red Grape is an American fortified wine bottled at 13% alcohol by volume. It has blended to create a tasty cocktail. It is best to serve chilled. Enjoy! Share
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