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A website has been launched to commemorate the life and work of Jim Drysdale. Jim was a massive contributor to the success of Glencairn Crystal as well as a huge player in the whisky industry in his own right over many decades as a freelancer... Read more

To celebrate Jamaican Independence, Appleton Estate announces the release or their very rare Limited Edition Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Rum. Only 800 bottles of this very rare, limited edition bottling will be made. It comprises rums that have been aged for a minimum of 50 years in hand selected, oak barrels. It is believed to be the oldest rum on sale around the world set to retail at a Price of US$5,000 per bottle. Read more

First recognised on the Queens 80th Birthday for Innovation; Glencairn has now been awarded our second Queen’s Award for International Trade in her Diamond Jubilee year. Read more

18th January 2012 saw Dalmore Sirius go up for sale at auction. With only 12 bottles ever released this rare whisky distilled in 1951, is sealed in an exclusive Tier One decanter produced by Glencairn Crystal, the Dalmore’s Sirius is a single-cask highland malt whisky, with a cask strength of 45%... Read more

We are closed until the 5th of January. We would like to wish all our clients and suppliers a happy holidays from everyone at Glencairn Crystal. Read more

On Saturday the 19th of November the second Glasgow Whisky Festival took place in the Arches, Glasgow. The event was again a great success with most of the major distilleries exhibiting and a massive foot fall of visitors ranging from expert to novice. Many drams where sampled; all from the specially branded Glencairn Glass! We look forward to next year’s event!!! Read more

Glencairn are again delighted to be involved with the annual “Scottish Field Whisky Challenge”. As well as supplying the awards, Glencairn Crystal are sponsors of the “Whisky of the year” Award. Glencairn would like to congratulate everyone involved! Read more

The Glencairn Glass appeared in last Monday’s episode of E4’s hit TV show Chelsea. Read more

Glencairn Crystal is proud to be supporting PGA Pro Greg Nicolson in his first tour to the Middle East & North Africa. Greg has been going from strength to strength and even managed a hole-in-one in his second round of play! Read more

Glencairn Crystal has produced the trophies for the All Scotland Irish Dancing Championships that took place from the 6th to the 9th of October 2011. Read more

UK transport juggernaut The First Group who employ more than 1,200 staff and operate over 420 buses carrying more than 32 million passengers a year repeatedly commission Glencairn to produce specially engraved decanters for corporate gifting and service awards. Read more

Glencairns’ JW Blue glasses sit pride of place at the recently launched Johnny Walker Blue Label bar within Harrods store. Read more

Glencairn have been commissioned to produce engraved Lewis wine decanters for the 18 Field Ambulance regiment. The Canadian Forces Medical Service (Reserve) medical units will have there insignia engraved on both the front and back of the stylish Lewis cut decanter. The end result is set to impress. Read more

Glencairn is delighted to be sponsoring the Dram Awards 2011. We have also supplied the engraved crystal trophies for all category winners as well as the life time achievement award at this year’s event. Read more

Glencairn Crystal would like to congratulate Robbie’s Drams on the success of another “Whisky An Aw That”. The festival was a huge success with exhibitors from all the major whisky distilleries in attendance and ticket sales exceeding five hundred. Read more

The Glencairn Glass was the focus of a feature on spirits written by Jason Wilson for The Washington Post. Read more

Malt Advocate has recognised Glencairn Crystal as “Industry Leader of the Year” at there Malt Advocate Whisky Awards 2011. Glencairn are delighted to receive this recognition from one of the whisky industries leading publications. Read more

As part of their 175th Anniversary celebrations Glenfarclas have commissioned a special metallic copper etched Glencairn Glass with their new anniversary logo. Read more

Glencairn are proud sponsors of ‘The Nth 2011’ inaugural show. “The worlds first super-premium, elite whisky tasting experience.” For more information about this prestigious event visit www.universalwhiskyexperience.com Read more

The Glencairn Glass appears regularly throughout the program Three Men Go to Scotland which was originally aired on the BBC over the 2010 festive period. The show follows Griff Rhys Jones, Rory McGrath and Dara O Briain as they tour around Scotland. The Glencairn Glass is featured heavily throughout the program as the trio sample Scotch whisky and visit some of Scotland’s leading distilleries. Read more

To celebrate the first removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes and end fittings in the Wolsong, South Korea CANDU 6® nuclear reactor, AECL has commissioned a bespoke decorated Glencairn Glass to commemorate the important milestone. Read more

Glencairn is delighted to have supplied the Google Site Reliability Engineers in London, with branded crystal Glencairn whisky glasses to celebrate another busy year. Read more

The world leading innovator and supplier of film pressure-sensitive labeling systems – Spear Systems UK asked Glencairn to produce some custom Christmas gifts for 2010. Read more

Glencairn where thrilled to have been involved with the Scottish Music Awards organised by Glasgow Scotland with Style. Leading Scottish concert promoters, artist and tour managers as well as music journalists came together on Saturday 20th November to announce the winners of the 12th annual Scottish Music Awards – The Tartan Clefs, and raised a staggering £130,000 for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland. Read more

Glencairn Crystal is delighted to be partnered with the St Andrews Charity Ball in Ulsan South Korea. As well as supplying the Glencairn Glass we are also donating an ornately decorated deluxe set, from our prestigious Bothwell collection. Read more

East Kilbride based Glencairn Crystal joined over 150 of the UK’s most innovative and resilient public and private sector businesses as a finalist in The National Business Awards sponsored by Orange and presented by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg. M.P. Read more

The Glencairn Glass featured prominently at the inaugural Glasgow Whisky Festival. Held in ‘The Arches’ an arts venue situated in historic railway arches below Central Station in the centre of Glasgow. The event was a tremendous success with over 40 exhibitors and over 500 visitors. Read more

Andy Davidson of Glencairn was in attendance at the unveiling of the new Peacemaker Cask at Macsorleys, Glasgow. Read more

The Dalmore Trinitas 64 year old, the worlds most expensive whisky is now available for only £100,000. Just 3 bottles of this ultra rare single malt have been released and Glencairn is delighted to have been involved in producing the decanters for this fantastic piece of history. Read more

Glencairn enjoyed a great weekend at the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem, PA. With over 275,000 visitors the event was a huge success. Special thanks to the organisors at the Celtic Cultural Alliance and the good people at Southern Wine & Spirits. Read more

This Autumn Glencairn Crystal is continuing its partnership with whisky events around the world. Glasgow Whisky Live and the US National Highland Games in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. With hundreds of visitors expected in Glasgow and hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in Bethlehem we are anticipating a warm welcome for the Glencairn Glass... Read more