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Glass, Grain and Shared Plates: A Compact Whisky Tasting in Glasgow’s Merchant City
A focused 1.5-hour guided tasting at Mharsanta that pairs three Scotch whiskies with a selection of locally sourced Scottish sharing plates.
Glass, Grain and Shared Plates: A Compact Whisky Tasting in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Set in Mharsanta in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, this 1.5-hour guided whisky tasting pairs expert-led sampling of three Scottish whiskies with a warm atmosphere and a selection of locally sourced sharing plates.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A focused, expert-led whisky tasting
Across the session you sample three great Scottish whiskies with a tasting delivered by Mharsanta’s in-house whisky experts, a compact format that concentrates on vision, taste and aroma.
Sharing plates of locally sourced produce
The tasting is paired with Mharsanta’s favourite sharing plates — from MacSween’s Haggis Croquettes and Mini fish ’n’ chips to Scottish smoked salmon with oatcakes, Goat’s Cheese Croquettes and Wild Mushrooms on toasted sourdough.
Contemporary restaurant in Merchant City
The experience takes place at Mharsanta, a contemporary Scottish restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City noted for its warm welcome and focus on quality local produce.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
The flow is compact and convivial: arrive at Mharsanta, settle in to a guided tasting where three whiskies are presented through sight, aroma and taste, and move through a curated sequence of sharing plates that showcase Scottish produce — all within a 1.5-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for 1.5 hours.
Food and drink are included; any extras purchased at the venue are excluded.
Mharsanta can cater for dietary requirements — notify the operator in advance if you have allergies or special needs.
The tasting takes place at Mharsanta in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The tasting lasts 1.5 hours.
How many whiskies will we sample?
You will sample three Scottish whiskies during the session.
What food is included?
The tasting is paired with sharing plates such as MacSween’s Haggis Croquettes, Mini fish ’n’ chips, Scottish Smoked salmon with oatcakes, Goat’s Cheese Croquettes and Wild Mushrooms on toasted sourdough.
Is this experience suitable for children?
No — the experience is for adults aged 18 and over.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes — Mharsanta can cater for dietary requirements; advise them in advance so they can prepare appropriate dishes.
Where does the tasting take place and who runs it?
The tasting takes place at Mharsanta in Glasgow’s Merchant City and is operated by Mharsanta Ltd.