The Scottish Rum Festival

SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2024
SWG3, Glasgow

Showcasing Scotland’s thriving rum scene.

 
 
 

About

The Scottish Rum Festival returns this autumn. This year, we’ll be celebrating Scotland’s rum heritage in Glasgow.

Whether you’re a rum newcomer or seasoned connoisseur, The Scottish Rum Festival is this year’s unmissable drinks event.
Explore the very best of Scotland’s rich rum heritage and the exciting explosion of the nation’s emerging rum scene.

The Scottish Rum Festival will feature an incredible selection of premier rum brands from all over the country, with tastings and masterclasses from the distilleries and independent bottlers that have put Scotland firmly on the rum map.

 
 

Tickets include

  • Full access to Scotland’s premier rum festival.

  • The festival’s branded Glencairn Glass.

What to expect

  • Scotland’s most exciting rum distilleries and blenders.

  • Unique rum experiences.

Live experiences

  • ‘Meet the Maker’ sampling experiences.

  • Expert-led talks and masterclasses.

FESTIVAL Tickets

The Scottish Rum Festival runs over two sessions. Tickets include entry to the festival, a branded Glencairn glass and samples from attending brands.  Booking fees are applied to all tickets.

  • Afternoon Session: 12:00 - 15:30

  • Evening Session: 16:30 - 20:00

Exhibitors

We’re still pulling together the line up for The Scottish Rum Festival in 2024. Here’s who joined us last year…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Blog 

Featured
Meet the Producers | Biggar Spirits Co. | 2023
Meet the Producers | Biggar Spirits Co. | 2023
Meet The Hosts | 2023
Meet The Hosts | 2023
Meet the Producers | Necropolis Spirits | 2023
Meet the Producers | Necropolis Spirits | 2023
Meet the Producers | Titan Spirits | 2023
Meet the Producers | Titan Spirits | 2023
Meet the Producers | North Point | 2023
Meet the Producers | North Point | 2023
Meet the Producers | Wester Distillery | 2023
Meet the Producers | Wester Distillery | 2023
Meet the Producers | J. Gow | 2023
Meet the Producers | J. Gow | 2023
Meet the Producers | Ninefold Distillery | 2023
Meet the Producers | Ninefold Distillery | 2023
Meet the Producers | Banditti Club | 2023
Meet the Producers | Banditti Club | 2023
Meet the Producers | MacNair’s Exploration Rum | 2023
Meet the Producers | MacNair’s Exploration Rum | 2023

The VENUE: SWG3, Glasgow

The SWG3 complex is located at 100 Eastvale Place, G3 8QG, in Glasgow's west end. There are a number of different ways to get here.

 

By public transport
The nearest subway station is Kelvinhall, and the nearest train station is Partick — both a 10-15 walk from the venue. 

By car
Metered street parking is available on Eastvale Place and Kelvinhaugh Street, with no charges on Saturdays or Sundays. Parking on-site can be arranged for accessible and Blue Badge customers — please email access@swg3.tv or call 0141 337 1731 to arrange in advance.

By taxi 
The following are local companies who regularly pick up and drop off at the venue.

Hampden: 0141 429 1122
Network: 0141 557 1110
Pacific: 0141 429 4040
Glasgow Taxis: 0141 429 7070

 

 The Scottish Rum Festival is proudly supported by:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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