Distillery Experiences and Mini Tastings
Distillery Experiences and Mini Tastings
Stirling Distillery Whisky Experience
Discover the rich heritage and flavours of Scottish whisky at Scotland's smallest whisky distillery with our immersive whisky experience. Perfect for whisky lovers, this journey includes:
- Explore Scotland’s Whisky Regions: Sample a curated selection of whiskies representing the Lowlands, Highlands, Islands, and Speyside.
- Whisky History: Learn about Stirlingshire's fascinating whisky-making past.
- Behind the Scenes: Gain exclusive insights into the creation of our very own single malt whisky in progress.
Price: £30 per person
Stirling Distillery Whisky Driver’s Experience
For non-drinking guests, we’ve crafted a special experience:
- Soft Drink on Arrival: A refreshing alternative to start your visit.
- Take-Home Whisky: Depart with a measure of our whisky to enjoy at home.
Price: £15 per person
Stirling Distillery Gin Experience
Perfect for gin enthusiasts, our experience offers:
- Discover Stirling Distillery: Learn about our journey as Stirling’s first legal distillery.
- Mythology & History: Hear captivating stories behind our brand and the legends inspiring our products.
- Distilling Room Tour: Explore where the magic happens and learn about the craft of gin-making.
- Tasting Session: Sample six gins and gin liqueurs.
Price: £30 per person
Stirling Distillery Gin Driver’s Experience
For those choosing not to drink, we offer a tailored experience:
- Welcome Mocktail: A refreshing non-alcoholic creation upon arrival.
- Take-Home Treat: Depart with a single Stirling Gin to enjoy later.
Price: £15 per person
Drop in for a Daily Mini Tasting – No Booking Required!
Join us in-store for a daily mini tasting experience, starting from just £15.
Whether you're a gin lover, a whisky enthusiast, or curious to try both, you're welcome to pop in and sample a curated selection—no booking required!
For the gin tasting you will taste: Stirling Classic, Stirling Winter Gin and Tropical Triumph Liqueur. Ice and Fevertree Tonic provided.
For the whisky tasting you will taste: 2 single malts from our Sons of Scotland whisky range and learn about where they came from.
The Old Smiddy Gin School
Join us for our award-winning gin school where you will be welcomed to our distillery with our bespoke welcome cocktail and given your own mini still.
You'll be given a run down of gin’s history, from its medical uses to binge drinking in the slums of London all the way through to today’s Scottish gin craze. You'll be walked through the science of gin distilling before choosing from our selection of beautiful botanicals to make an entirely unique gin all of your own. To end the day, you'll enjoy a Stirling Gin perfect serve as well as a G&T made from your very own creation.
£90 per person
£140 for two sharing a still
*Gin school is run on-demand and is subject to availability*
Our beautiful distillery in the shadow of Stirling Castle hosts daily gin and whisky experiences.
We are ranked among the top 10 most popular whisky distilleries in 2024, and voted as the number one thing to do in Stirling on TripAdvisor.
Winner of Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Stirling Business Awards and winner of ‘Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year’ at the Stirling Business Excellence Awards. Come and visit us in the historic ‘Old Smiddy’ for an award-winning experience!
- All of our tasting experiences are for Ages 18+ (children and dogs are welcome with ticket holders)
- Wheelchair access
- 10% off shop with all tour bookings
- On street parking only
