WE ARE SCOTTISH ROGUE
We are Glasgow-based curators of unique whisky experiences.
About Scottish Rogue
Going Rogue means doing something in a way that disregards the rules or the usual way of doing something. Scottish Rogue promotes Scotch whisky and our home city of Glasgow while embracing new drinkers and new ways of promoting the drink.
Scotch whisky has an image problem. It is often marketed as an exclusive product that’s only accessible to the select few but our national spirit should be for everyone. Scottish Rogue strives for accessibility and inclusivity. We work to break down the stuffiness of Scotch.
Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky is the finest spirit in the world. People bond with it in a way unmatched by other drinks. It inspires an emotional response and those who develop a passion for it want to delve deeper. They want to visit the place it is made and connect with the people who made it.
At Scottish Rogue, we forge those connections. We introduce people to the intriguing world of whisky and improve their understanding of the drink and the country it came from. Experienced and new drinkers alike will find new perspectives and a deeper understanding of Scotch whisky and its place in Scottish culture.
The story of Scotch is the story of Scotland. We share that rich history and drive deeper connections with the spirit.
Scotland
We may be biased but we believe Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world. We want to share that passion with as many people as possible.
Many visitors to this country already feel a strong emotional connection and we want to nurture that and harness it for the good of the country and its whisky industry.
Scotland is a country with many a story to tell. There is none more interesting than that of Scotch whisky.
Glasgow
We are proud of our home town but too many visitors disregard it in favour of other destinations. We want to establish Glasgow as an internationally recognised whisky destination.
This city is a bustling cultural hub with fantastic restaurants and phenomenal music (UNESCO City of Music 2024). There’s a lively contemporary arts scene (Banksy chose Glasgow as the location for his Cut & Run exhibition and Yardworks is one of the largest street art festivals in Europe). It is also home to a world-class selection of whisky bars and distilleries.
Two distilleries currently operate within the city boundaries: Glasgow and The Clydeside. Out by East Kilbride, you’ll find the family-owned Jackton distillery. At Duntocher, lies Auchentoshan and near Killearn, at the foot of Dumgoyne Hill stands Glengoyne. Travel a little further and you could encounter distilleries as diverse as Deanston, Tullibardine, Glenturret, Rosebank and Loch Lomond. All can be reached within an hour’s drive of the city.
This combination of diverse distilleries, well-stocked bars, thriving music, culture and arts scenes combined with the city’s long and storied past make Glasgow the perfect location for a unique and immersive whisky experience.
Scotland’s largest city is Scotch whisky’s best kept secret.
MEET THE TEAM
NEILL MURPHY
I’m a writer, a blogger and a whisky lover. In 2015, I started writing about whisky on my website A Scot on Scotch.
I was co-host of the Quaich Podcast and have written for the SMWS, The Bottle Club, Distillando and Bevvy.com and since 2020, it has been my great pleasure to serve as Kinship Host for the Islay Whisky Academy.
I successfully completed the Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course in 2014 and followed that up in 2016 by becoming a certified Whisky Ambassador.
Welcoming people to Glasgow and Scotland, introducing them to Scotch and enhancing their enjoyment of the spirit is my greatest passion in life.
JOHN MCGUIRE
Hi, I’m John. After spending much of my career traveling abroad, I’ve been continually struck by just how much Scotland and, particularly, Scotch whisky means to people around the world.
Scotch is more than just our national drink—it’s a source of pride, the lifeblood of communities, and an integral part of our culture. More importantly, it’s at the heart of people coming together and having a great time!
Like Neill, I’m passionate about making the world of Scotch accessible to everyone. We’re committed to sharing the passion and heritage of Scotch whisky far and wide, doing so in ways that reflect the same rebellious (rogue) spirit of the early whisky makers who dared to do things differently.
For up to date Scottish Rogue tasting event listings visit our Tastings Page
