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Dispatches from the Old Smiddy, new releases, distilling notes, serves and what's on at Stirling Distillery.
What Makes Stirling Gin Taste Like Stirling: The Nettle Story
The Stirling gin botanicals story: wild nettles foraged by hand a mile below the castle. What makes our flagship gin taste like...
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The Bridge of Allan Highland Games Are Back: Your Local Guide for 2026
The Bridge of Allan Highland Games return Sunday 2 August 2026, a mile from our Stirling distillery. Your local guide plus where...
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Stirling Single Malt Whisky: The 2027 Release Worth the Wait
Stirling single malt whisky arrives June 2027, the first spirit distilled beneath Stirling Castle in 170 years. Join the waitlist or reserve...
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In Stirling for Radio 2 in the Park? Make a Weekend of It by the Castle
BBC Radio 2 in the Park comes to Stirling's City Park on 11 to 13 September 2026. Here's how to build a...
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New: Mini Tastings at Stirling Distillery, Walk In for £15, No Booking
New at Stirling Distillery: walk-in Mini Tastings of gin, whisky or rum, £15 each, no booking needed, at the Old Smiddy below...
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In Stirling for the Highland Games? Where to Find a Dram Near the Castle
Stirling Highland Games returns Saturday 15 August 2026. Here's how to round off the day with a tour, a tasting or a...
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Battle Strength Gin: What 55% ABV Actually Does to Your G&T
Navy strength gin explained: what 55% ABV really does to your gin and tonic, where the strength comes from, and how to...
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The Legends of Scotland Whisky Trilogy
The Legends of Scotland Whisky Trilogy: three single malts (The Bruce, The Stuart, The Wallace) in 20ml bottles, from Stirling Distillery's Sons...
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Castle Rock: A Light Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Castle Rock is a 5-year-old blended malt Scotch whisky from Stirling Distillery, a light marriage of Speyside single malts. What it is...
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