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David Meikle

Comic tycoon Mark Millar thrilled at return of old Irn-Bru recipe after turning back on new version

Comics tycoon Mark Millar has been left delighted after discovering the original recipe Irn-Bru is back on the shelves.

The 51-year-old creator of movies Kick-Ass and Kingsman turned his back on Scotland’s other national drink after a recipe change in 2018.

Makers AG Barr tweaked the recipe in response to a sugar tax introduced by the UK Government.

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Earlier this month the firm announced that Irn-Bru 1901, which uses sugar instead of sweetener, would make a permanent return to shops in 750ml glass bottles.

Coatbridge-born Millar, who once drank three cans a day, said: “Immediately bought a bottle and it’s beautiful. I had forgotten just how great this tasted!”

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