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Dispatches from the Old Smiddy, new releases, distilling notes, serves and what's on at Stirling Distillery.
Scotland’s Smallest Whisky Distillery Raises a Glass to 154 Years of Scottish Football
Stirling Distillery, Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery, has released a special limited-edition bottling ‘The Beautiful Game Edition’ Whisky to celebrate 154 years of...
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Stirling Distillery Opens Its Casks Early with New “Becoming Experience” Tasting Series
Stirling Distillery, Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery has announced the launch of a new monthly tasting series offering a rare opportunity to sample...
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Stirling Distillery Announces First Single Malt Whisky Release for June 2027
Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery confirms limited first release of 320 bottles — with King James Cask Club members receiving first refusal Stirling...
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Stirling Distillery launches exclusive behind-the-scenes Gin Journey
Stirling Distillery has launched a new premium visitor experience, the Gin Journey, offering guests rare behind-the-scenes access to the working warehouse where...
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Stirling Distillery Announces Limited 2026 Private Cask Release
Stirling, Scotland – 20th February 2026. Stirling Distillery, situated at the foot of Stirling Castle, has announced the release of just four...
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Stirling Distillery Releases Final Additional Places in King James Cask Club Following Award-Winning New-Make Success
Stirling, Scotland – 13th February 2026. Stirling Distillery, situated at the foot of Stirling Castle, has announced a final limited release of...
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Stirling Distillery Launch Neve Gin with Help from Scottish Curling
Stirling Distillery, will launch its new limited-edition Neve Gin (pronounced neh-vey), meaning snow in Italian, on Wednesday 4th February. Inspired by winter...
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Stirling Distillery Awarded Prestigious AA Gold Award for Visitor Attractions
Stirling, Scotland – 5th December 2025. Stirling Distillery, situated at the foot of Stirling Castle within the historic Old Smiddy building, has...
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Early Bird Tickets for Stirling Whisky Festival 2026 Launch Monday 1st December
Stirling, 28th November – Set your alarms. The Stirling Whisky Festival returns on 25th April 2026, taking place at the historic Highland...
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