Experiences in Glasgow

Glasgow’s drinks scene is built around the river and the city’s working heritage. The Clydeside Distillery occupies a restored pumped-house on Queen’s Dock, telling the story of whisky export through the port while making a modern Lowland-style malt. Glasgow Distillery and city gin producers have brought stills back into industrial neighbourhoods that once shipped Scotch to the world.

Just north of the city, Glengoyne sits on the Highland Line — one of the most visited distilleries from Glasgow, with a waterfall, warehouse tastings and an easy drive from the West End. Auchentoshan, Scotland’s triple-distilled Lowland malt, is another short hop for visitors who want a full production tour without leaving the Clyde Valley.

Glasgow is also a serious beer city. Historic brewing, modern taprooms and brewery tours sit alongside whisky and gin, so a weekend here can mix a dockside distillery, a Highland-line malt and a craft beer tasting without changing hotels.