Glaswegin
| Type | London dry gin |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Illicit Spirits Distillery |
| Distributor | Courageous Spirits |
| Origin | Tradeston, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Introduced | 2018 |
| Alcohol by volume | 41.1% (Original; Tequila Cask) 55.8% (Weegie Strength) 37.5% (Raspberry & Rhubarb) |
| Website | glaswegin |
Glaswegin is a brand of gin distilled in the Tradeston area of Glasgow, Scotland.[1]
History
The company was founded in 2018 by Andy McGeoch, as a reaction to the popularity of Edinburgh Gin in Glasgow.[2] McGeoch had previously been CEO of clothing retailer M&Co.[1] The packaging and distinctive porcelain bottle were designed by Paul Grey of the Glasgow School of Art.[1]
In 2023, Courageous Spirits began to export Glaswegin to Canada. This was the first time the brand had been made available in North America.[1]
In 2024, Glaswegin opened a brand home on Lancefield Street, Finnieston.[3]
Products
The core Glaswegin product is a London dry gin with eight botanicals, including Scottish milk thistle.[2] The gin is contract-distilled on a copper pot still at Illicit Spirits Distillery.[4] Several variations on the core gin have been released, including a raspberry & rhubarb flavour gin, a tequila cask matured gin, and a navy strength gin at 55.8% abv called the "Weegie Strength" edition.[2]
In 2021 the company released King's Inch, an independent bottling of single malt whisky sourced from Glasgow distillery. The project had been assisted by industry expert Jim Swan.[5] An age statement whisky followed in 2024.[3]
Awards
The core Glaswegin was named "Scotland's Best London Dry" at the World Gin Awards 2021.[6]
In 2019, the packaging was awarded at the Scottish Design Awards, and was a finalist in the Drum Design Awards.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b c d Dorsey, Kristy (8 August 2023). "Glaswegin owner Courageous Spirits strikes Canadian deal". The Herald.
- ^ a b c Murphy, Sean (24 May 2025). "The story of Glaswegin - the Glasgow gin winning awards worldwide". Glasgow Live.
- ^ a b Dodd, Oli (1 August 2024). "Andy McGeoch on launching Courageous Spirits' debut age statement whisky". Drinks International.
- ^ "Glaswegin". The Gin Cooperative.
- ^ "Glaswegin owners add whisky to portfolio". DRAM. 10 November 2021.
- ^ "World Gin Awards 2021: Winners". World Gin Awards.
- ^ "Glaswegin wins top Scottish packaging award". The Scottish Gin Society. 28 August 2019.
- ^ Gibson, Dani (3 June 2019). "Refreshing drinks packaging: Johnnie Walker, Glaswegin, Heineken and Carlsberg". The Drum.