Scotland has been home to many best-selling gin brands for years. But Scottish gin has continued to grow and there are now over 50 gin producers across the country. The Wee Farm Distillery sits slightly out of the way from Glasgow city centre, near the town of Forth and has a highly charming atmosphere. As you arrive at this wee distillery, you’ll see cows, horses, and plenty more farm critters wistfully watching as you park near the distillery. East Kilbride sits just south of Glasgow and is a quaint and homely town that offers plenty of parks if you want to enjoy the rare day of Scottish summer during your visit. East Kilbride also has more for gin lovers than meets the eye in the form of the Campbell Meyer & Co. We are extremely grateful for all the hard work and commitment that all of our 2023 committee members are contributing to this year’s event. Born from the dream of an engineer and junior doctor, MacLeans Gin is a tale of entrepreneurship and excitement, resulting in a beautiful gin you can try when you visit Strathaven and Glasgow. Starting as an experiment out of a love of gin distilling, MacLeans now boasts several fabulous gins that will complement any night out.

Home to 3 generations of blending, bottling, and manufacturing, Campbell Meyer & Co. creates world-renowned, award-winning spirits for local consumption and exporting. Not only can you try this distillery’s excellent gin, but they produce whisky too! While Campbell Meyer & Co. has yet to open to tastings and distillery tours, tasting their gin is an absolute must. This exciting new offer means that every festival-goer will be treated to a complimentary drink, making the event even more accessible and enjoyable.

The conference will be held in the Strathclyde University Technology & Innovation Centre located in the heart of the city. Our sponsors & exhibitors play an integral part in our event and we are grateful for your support. Look out for more info on them here soon! The Barras market has a long tradition in the East End of Glasgow. Since the 1920’s, large street-level halls open every weekend offering everything from fresh fruit and veg, boots and kilts to antiques and collectables. The Gin Spa combines our detailed understanding of botanical ingredients with superb customer experiences and indulgent, bespoke spa treatments; A rich, unique experience unlike any other! Their Signature flavours are the Summer Citrus, Floral, and Winter Special gins, each offering a unique and enticing flavour profile using botanicals worldwide! We’re talking ginger, fennel pollen, orange peel blossom, and fresh cinnamon dancing across your tongue as you savour the rich and bold tastes of MacLeans. That’s not even the end of it! This fantastic distillery produces even more fantastic gins that we recommend you try while visiting Glasgow.

Our Abstract Review Committee have completed reviewing your submissions and we are looking forward to your presentations in September. Established in 2017, the Garden Shed is a local and independent distillery that aims to create the best spirits in both ethical and environmentally friendly ways. The Garden Shed arose when a group of friends were discussing their visit to a local distillery and, after a few drinks, decided that they loved the idea of making their own in the garden shed. Get all the latest updates on restaurants and bars reopening and more from Glasgow sent straight to your inbox every week signing up to our free Food & Drink newsletter. It doesn’t matter if you prefer a Scottish Dry Gin or hints of raspberry and cardamon botanicals; you can find them all here. And while you won’t be able to book to see the distillery itself, Shoogle Spirits offers gin-tasting experiences at its speakeasy, Forty-Six. So, if you want to try the gin from a hidden gem of a distillery while looking around Glasgow, Shoogle Spirits comes highly recommended. Crossbill Distilling Ltd The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates!But if you want to indulge in a curated experience filled with informative and insightful gin knowledge, then the Blendworks Gin School tasting experience is what you’re looking for. As of the time of writing this article, Blendworks Gin School is currently closed since they’re building their new location in St Andrews, but by early 2024, you’ll be able to book and partake in the tastings offered by Eden Mill, so don’t worry! Eden Mill in St Andrews is a fantastic way to experience your first gin tasting, and the Gin School offers an expansive collection of gins, including cask-aged gins, classic gins, fruity gins, and botanical gins.

You can discover the full range of inspired tastes when you book a virtual tasting through Ellis Gin, creating the best gin experience you can receive from your home. Purist Gin

Our freshly harvested botanicals are brought from the Highlands to our distillery in Glasgow where they are rested in base spirit to slowly macerate.