The Glasgow Distillery is a renowned distillery that has gained international praise for its exceptional craftsmanship in producing a premium range of spirits, including single malt scotch whisky, blended malt scotch whisky, rum, vodka and gin. Situated on the outskirts of the city in a contemporary industrial setting, the distillery is deeply rooted in the city’s rich history and tradition of whisky-making, while also embracing innovation and a forward-thinking approach.
Founded in 2012 by friends Mike Hayward, and Liam Hughes, The Glasgow Distillery quickly established itself as a pioneer in the revival of whisky production within the city lines of Glasgow. Prior to its establishment, Glasgow had been without a new independent single malt whisky distillery for over a century, making the company’s founding a significant milestone in the region’s whisky heritage.
Using a combination of traditional and modern techniques, the distillery is producing an outstanding range that honours both the past and present. Whilst whisky is at the forefront of their production, their range of spirits helps showcase their versatility and commitment to crafting high-quality products across different categories.
Meet the Brands
Demonstrating their ethos, throughout all the brands at Glasgow Distillery you’ll find pieces of Glasgow’s history, Glasgow’s stories, and Glasgow’s people. Their brands are: Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Makar Gin, Malt Riot Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Banditti Club Rum and G52 Botanical Vodka.
Glasgow 1770 is their signature single malt scotch whisky that honours the heritage of single malt distilling in Glasgow by using the date 1770, paying homage to the original foundation of Glasgow Distillery before its closure in the 20th Century.
Makar Gin is a juniper-led, handcrafted small-batch Scottish gin of the highest quality. The name derives from the ancient Scots word for a ‘poet’ — a maker of verse; which embodies the craft and attention that their team of distillers devote to each and every bottle.
Malt Riot Blended Malt Scotch Whisky tells the tale of the people of Glasgow who came together for what they believed in. Referencing the 1725 Malt Riots when the British Government attempted to impose a tax on Scotland’s malted barley, Malt Riot is a blend of handpicked single malts from across Scotland with Glasgow 1770 at its heart.
Banditti Club Rum is named after a company of bold rogues who would meet in Glasgow’s local public houses; sharing music, food and laughter late into the night. Made without any additional colouring, flavouring, and with no added sugar, Banditti Club Glasgow Spiced Rum is an all-natural heavily spiced rum that captures the energy, passion, and vitality of the original Banditti Club. Distilled from fresh sugar cane juice on the island of Madeira, Banditti Club is aged at The Glasgow Distillery in fresh white oak casks for over a year before spicing with fresh, natural ingredients.
G52 Botanical Vodka is the distillery’s handcrafted Scottish vodka made using a range of carefully considered botanicals to create a complex and sophisticated spirit. G52 is distilled with natural and fresh ingredients with no artificial flavours, sweeteners or colour added to the process. The G52 Botanical Vodka range, consisting of a Fresh Citrus and a Rich Coffee expression, has been deliberately developed to explore multiple flavour profiles; catering to various palates and encouraging adventurous cocktail experimentation.
