Robert Graham is one of the oldest whisky and tobacco merchants in the United Kingdom. The Company was founded in 1874 in Glasgow and since then has served customers in Scotland and all over the world.

 

1874

Sir Robert Graham, the Treasurer of Glasgow founds the company with one shop at Oxford Street in Glasgow.

1889

Robert Graham’s expands to 4 shops in Glasgow trading as a newsagent, bookstore and tobacconist.

1920

Robert Graham’s expands to 20 shops throughout Glasgow.

1990s

Robert Graham, still owned by the Graham’s family, operates from a single shop in Glasgow and specialises in tobacco and finest Cuban cigars.

2002

The company is sold to a private investor Ron Morrison and Robert Graham expands its offer into malt whisky.

2003

Rosebank 11yo is the first independent bottling by Robert Graham.

2007

E-commerce shop launches at www.robertgraham1874.com

2013

Robert Graham opens its flagship shop in Cambridge and operates from 5 retail locations in the UK.

2014

In September 2014, Robert Graham is bought by whisky and cigar enthusiast, Stephen Johnstone.

2015

Robert Graham brand undergoes a total rebrand with new logo and new visual identity.

2016

The brand new online store opens offering close to 5000 products.