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Dispatches from the Old Smiddy, new releases, distilling notes, serves and what's on at Stirling Distillery.
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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Stirling Distillery Unveils Castle Rock Whisky Liqueur
Stirling, Scotland – 25th November 2025. Stirling Distillery is proud to announce the launch of its Castle Rock Whisky Liqueur, a flavourful...
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Stirling Distillery Launches Legends of Scotland Trilogy
Stirling Distillery, winner of Visitor Attraction of the Year and renowned for celebrating the rich history and folklore of Stirling through its...
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Stirling Distillery launches inaugural Santa Dash this December
Get ready to lace up your trainers and don your Santa hats - Stirling Distillery is set to host its first-ever Santa...
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Stirling Distillery Celebrates Triple Award Win at the Scottish Gin Awards 2025
Stirling Distillery is celebrating its most successful year yet at the Scottish Gin Awards, taking home three awards across key categories at...
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Stirling Distillery Celebrates Record Shortlist at the Scottish Gin Awards 2025
Stirling, Scotland — 11th September, 2025 — Stirling Distillery is raising a glass after being shortlisted for the highest number of categories...
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Stirling Gin Festival Expands to Become Stirling Gin and SpiritsFEST 2025
Celebrating Scotland’s Best Craft Gins – Now with Vodka, Rum and Whisky Too! Scotland’s longest-running gin festival is raising the bar. The...
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Stirling Distillery Expands Whisky Production Ahead of First Release
Stirling Distillery has announced a significant step forward in its whisky journey, increasing production by an additional day each week. This development,...
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Young Distiller Hugo McCann Named Employee of the Year at Scotsman Scran Awards 2025
The team at Stirling Distillery is thrilled to announce that 19‑year‑old distiller Hugo McCann has been awarded Employee of the Year at...
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