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An unpretentious whiskey tasting with live bluegrass at Van Winkle on Gallowgate. Enjoy five drams, a welcome cocktail, and optional pre-tasting burger in the shadow of Glasgow Barrowlands.
An unpretentious whiskey tasting with live bluegrass at Van Winkle on Gallowgate. Enjoy five drams, a welcome cocktail, and optional pre-tasting burger in the shadow of Glasgow Barrowlands.
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Bourbon & Bluegrass is an evening whiskey tasting and live‑music night held at Van Winkle Bourbon Bar & Grill on 267 Gallowgate in Glasgow. This 2.5‑hour event pairs a guided tasting of five whiskeys and a welcome cocktail with amplified bluegrass and Americana sets by local musicians. Run by The Lomond Leisure Group in partnership with Scottish Rogue, the night brings approachable whisky education to Glasgow’s Gallowgate, opposite the iconic Glasgow Barrowlands. The format is intentionally unfussy: arrive at 6pm if you bought the Whiskey Tasting with Food ticket to enjoy a choice of homemade cheeseburger, crispy chicken or a flavour‑packed vegan burger with fries and a pint, house wine, or soft drink. The tasting proper starts at 7pm and runs through discussion, poured samples, and short sets until roughly 9:30pm. With a 30‑person cap, the room keeps conversation easy and the focus on flavour rather than ceremony. Van Winkle’s bourbon-driven menu and bar program create a strong pairing for musicians who draw from roots styles, offering a soundtrack that complements each whiskey’s character. What’s included is straightforward: a welcome cocktail, five whiskey samples, and live music; food-ticket holders receive the burger-and-drink deal served before the tasting. Additional drinks are available at the bar. This event works for whiskey newcomers who want tastings explained without pretension, for collectors curious about cask influence and regional styles, and for music fans seeking small, high-energy performances. It’s a convenient pick before or after a Barrowlands gig and a solid social option for visitors staying in Glasgow city centre. Practical notes: be 18 or older, arrive on time, and declare accessibility needs when you book; refunds are available for cancellations made at least seven days in advance per the event policy. Whether you come for the music, the burgers, or the whiskey education, Bourbon & Bluegrass delivers a friendly, well-paced evening that highlights local talent and The Lomond Leisure Group’s growing slate of approachable drinking events, making it a must-consider stop for a lively Glasgow night out. Sensory highlights include the charred oak perfume of bourbons, citrus oil twists on pour rims, the rhythmic scrape of a banjo, and the cozy clatter of plates during the pre-tasting meal that sets a relaxed tempo for the evening. If you’re keeping notes, start light and work toward heavier, peatier, or sherried expressions as the host guides flavour-focused comparisons. Public transport and rideshares are recommended for safety and convenience in Glasgow’s evening traffic. Book early: seats and food options sell out for popular weekend dates and nights adjacent to Barrowlands concerts. Overall, Bourbon & Bluegrass is a practical, upbeat way to taste whiskey, enjoy local performers, and share a burger near one of Glasgow’s favorite music venues.
Attendees must be 18 or older to participate in Bourbon & Bluegrass.
Food is served at 6pm; the whiskey tasting begins at 7pm so arrive by 6pm to receive your meal first.
Ticket price includes a welcome cocktail, five whiskey samples, and live music. The food-ticket adds a burger-and-drink meal before tasting.
A full refund is available for cancellations made at least seven days before the scheduled date; later cancellations are considered case by case.
Please declare any accessibility requirements when booking so the organizers can make appropriate arrangements.
Group size is capped at 30 to keep the session intimate and conversational.
Scottish Rogue is a Glasgow-based company specialising in Scotch whisky experiences and events. The company offers a range of guided tastings and tours that explore Glasgow’s whisky heritage, bar culture, distillery techniques and regional Scotch styles. Offerings include the Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl, Seachad an Eòrna Whisky Tasting led by Rachel MacNeill, the Rogues Gallery Online Whisky Tasting hosted monthly by whisky writer Neill Murphy, the Glengoyne Distillery Experience, and Dram Jam whisky tastings paired with live music and an afterparty. Each experience focuses on tasting curated selections of Scotch whiskies while combining storytelling, music and local context. The Seachad an Eòrna event features six distinct whiskies and live music; the online tasting presents a curated lineup of drams for remote participants; the Glengoyne visit includes a distillery tour and paired chocolate tasting; the pub crawl explores Glasgow’s historic links to whisky with a tasting flight in a local bar; Dram Jam blends whisky sampling, a welcome cocktail and musical entertainment with options for non‑whisky drinkers. Scottish Rogue works with distilleries, writers and musicians to present events that highlight regional styles such as Islay malts and Highland single malts. Based in Glasgow, Scottish Rogue markets public events and group bookings across the city and online. Contact details, booking information and schedules are available through The Adventure Collective listing and the Scottish Rogue event pages. Events combine storytelling, curated tastings, live music, distillery tours and online sessions, appealing to whisky enthusiasts and newcomers seeking informed, entertaining whisky experiences in Scotland.
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