Go Drinking with a Scotsman




Duration
daily
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
18 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Welcome, whisky lovers, curious sippers, and brave souls who thought, “Why not start the day with a dram?” You’ve made an excellent choice.
Today, we’ll be sampling Scotland’s most famous export—not shortbread, not haggis, not even Sean Connery—but the golden nectar we call whisky. Or as we say in Gaelic, uisge-beatha—the water of life. (Side effects may include warmth, cheerfulness, and the sudden urge to sing Dougie MacLean songs.)
We’ll start with a wee wander through central Glasgow, where I’ll regale you with tales of how whisky was made, drunk, taxed, smuggled, and occasionally blamed for bad decisions. Glasgow and alcohol go way back—we’re talking centuries of spirited history, some of it even true.
Then we’ll head to one of the city’s oldest pubs—full of character, stories, and probably someone claiming to be a descendant of Rob Roy. It’s the perfect place to raise a glass, meet a local or two, and toast to Glasgow in all its gritty, glorious charm.
So loosen your belt, ready your tastebuds, and remember—sip slowly… it’s whisky, not Irn-Bru!
Slàinte mhath!
Highlights
Itinerary
We meet in Glasgow city centre in George square at the City Chambers on John Street, George square. The guide usually wears a yellow Hi-Viz-Vest.
A short walk to a local pub with the guide giving you some of the history of Glasgow and the area.
How did Scotland become the pre-eminent producer of Whisky in the world. Outshining the USA, Ireland and the Cognac industries of Europe.
Glasgow with it's history and involvement in the slave and tobacco trade put it in a unique place and by accident the traditions of the whisky industry were born here.
we will visit a local and traditional Glasgow pub, at least two hundred years old. The pub is a Glasgow favourite for many and years steeped in history and tales of the past.
In a private area of the pub the guide will tell tales of the history of the pub and some of the story of Scotland and Glasgow's relationship with alcohol particularly whisky.
Scotland's leading export and as the world's largest supplier of single and original Malt Whiskies Glasgow stands at the centre of this ancient trade.
A tasting sample of whisky types will be provided for you to sample and an explanation by the guide. Non alcohol drinks can also be provided.
We will sample Whiskey from four of Scotland's six whisky areas:
Highland
Speyside
Lowland
Islay
Campbeltown
Islands
each with its own characteristic taste, style and presentation.
Enjoy a "Dram" hearing tales of Scotland and Glasgow with someone who's lived here almost if not all his life.
The journey starts in George square and ends 1.5 hours later less than half a mile away at the Scotia Bar on Stockwell street, Glasgow
Trip includes
Included
Meet with a local Glasgow guide.
Short walk to local Glasgow pub
Short talk on history of whisky
Sample four Scottish whiskies
Tasting with advice from guide
Non alcoholic option for teetotal
Children under 18 are not allowed in the pubs we normally visit. If children are to accompany adults a separately priced booking must be made.
Excluded
at least one your guide will accompany a group of ten persons
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Lunch or Dinner
Travel Insurance
Transport
food, additional drink
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