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Dispatches from the Old Smiddy, new releases, distilling notes, serves and what's on at Stirling Distillery.
A Distillery Day Trip from Perth
A distillery day trip from Perth is one of the easiest good days out you can plan in central Scotland. Perth to...
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Types of Gin: A Simple Guide to Every Style
A plain guide to the main gin styles and how to choose one, from a working Scottish distillery.
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How to Taste Whisky: A Simple Step by Step Guide
A simple five step method for tasting whisky, from nosing to finish, from an award winning Scottish distillery.
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Doors Open Days Stirling 2026: Your Free Weekend Guide
Doors Open Days returns to Stirling on 26 and 27 September 2026, free to everyone. A local guide to the weekend, and...
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Bloody Scotland 2026: A Local Guide to the Stirling Weekend
Bloody Scotland returns to Stirling 18 to 20 September 2026. A local guide to the crime writing festival, plus what to do...
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Whisky Distilleries Near Glasgow: A Visitor Guide
Glasgow is one of the best bases in Scotland for a distillery day out. Within an easy trip of the city you...
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What Is New Make Spirit? A Distiller's Guide
Coming Friday 28 August: Glenlossie 15. A 15 year old Speyside single malt, one of only 113 bottles, hand selected and bottled...
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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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