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Reviving Tradition, Redefining Spirits, and Putting Glasgow Back on the Map
Glasgow has always been a city of contrasts, industrial grit meets creative flair, heritage stands shoulder-to-shoulder with innovation, and bold ideas thrive. In the middle of this dynamic landscape stands The Glasgow Distillery Company, a modern force in Scotland’s spirits scene. Their portfolio doesn’t just feature whisky, gin, and rum, it captures the character of a city that refuses to be ordinary.
Here’s what makes this distillery a name worth knowing.
In 2012, Liam Hughes and Mike Hayward set out to do something Glasgow hadn’t seen in more than a century: return whisky distillation to the city. The name they chose pays homage to Glasgow’s original distillery, founded in 1770, while the modern operation takes place in Hillington, where traditional craft meets contemporary technology.
The Glasgow Distillery Company mission was simple:
Today, the distillery produces spirits with unmistakable attitude and authenticity.
This is a distillery that takes experimentation seriously. With advanced equipment and a commitment to creative production, the team explores new cask finishes, innovative flavour profiles, and bold spirit styles. Their stills, named after Glasgow Girls artists Frances and Margaret MacDonald, are a nod to the city’s artistic heritage.
Producing up to 440,000 litres a year, it’s clear they’re not playing small. They’re here to shake things up.
The flagship whisky is a celebration of Glasgow’s past and future. Created with pristine Highland water from Loch Katrine, the 1770 range is matured in carefully selected casks and always:
The core lineup includes:
Each expression offers a different point of view, rich, smoky, fruity, or bold, but all carry the spirit of the city in every sip.
Makar holds the title of the first gin distilled in Glasgow and takes its name from the Scots word for “poet.” Juniper leads the flavour profile, supported by botanicals that create rhythm, balance, and a poetic finish. The range includes variations like classic dry, oak-spiced, and fruit-forward releases.
If gin is your bar shelf essential, Makar brings plenty of personality.
Inspired by the spirited drinkers of Glasgow’s 18th-century taverns, Banditti Club Rum is aged in Scotland and infused with exotic spices and tropical profiles. Smooth, characterful, and rebellious, it’s rum with swagger, a flavour-packed tribute to Glasgow’s seafaring roots.
What sets The Glasgow Distillery Company apart isn’t just the technical quality of their spirits, it’s the identity behind them. These are drinks for the adventurous:
It’s a brand that appeals to connoisseurs, rebels, and everyone who loves craft with confidence.
The Glasgow Distillery Company shows no sign of slowing down. With new bottlings, fresh innovations, and award-winning releases, they’ve cemented themselves as one of Scotland’s most exciting independent distilleries.
Whether you’re pouring a dram of Glasgow 1770, mixing a Makar Gin cocktail, or sipping Banditti Club Rum, you’re not just enjoying a drink, you’re joining a movement that’s putting Glasgow back on the spirits map.
For dreamers, disruptors, and those who appreciate craft with edge, The Glasgow Distillery Company offers more than top-tier spirits, it offers a reason to celebrate.
Cheers to that.