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Dispatches from the Old Smiddy, new releases, distilling notes, serves and what's on at Stirling Distillery.
Gin Distillery Tour in Stirling: What to Expect
Everything to expect on a gin distillery tour at Stirling Distillery: the welcome cocktail, the still room, the tasting, and how to...
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Scottish Gin, Explained: How to Choose, Taste & Serve
Scottish gin explained: how to choose the right bottle, taste it properly, and pour a gin and tonic that actually sings. From...
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Stirling Castle Ghosts & the Scottish Folklore Behind Our Spirits
Meet the ghosts, goblins and legends behind Stirling Distillery's Folklore range — from the Green Lady of Stirling Castle to the Baobhan...
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Tickets Go on Sale for Stirling Gin & SpiritsFEST 2026
Early bird tickets for Scotland's longest-running gin festival open at 8am this Friday, with prices starting from £34.50 Tickets for Stirling Gin...
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Scotland's Most Dangerous Rum Just Got a Lot Easier to Find
Stirling Distillery's Spiced Rum inspired by the bloodthirsty Scottish legend of the Baobhan Sith is now available in Co-op Local stores across...
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What to Do in Stirling: A Local's Guide
Planning a trip to Stirling? A local's guide to the best things to do, from Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to...
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A Stirling Whisky Distillery Tour: What to Expect
Visiting Stirling? Take a whisky distillery tour at Stirling Distillery, beneath the castle. Here's what the tour includes, the tasting, and how...
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The Best Gin for a Negroni (and How to Build a Better One)
What makes the best gin for a Negroni? A bold, juniper-forward gin that stands up to Campari. Here's our pick and how...
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Taste the whisky before it becomes whisky: Stirling Distillery opens its casks to the public
Scotland's smallest whisky distillery is inviting ten guests a month to taste its maturing single malt spirit at different stages of development,...
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