Distillery Experiences and Mini Tastings
Distillery Experiences and Mini Tastings
An unforgettable Stirling visit starts here
Join us beneath Stirling Castle for guided tastings, special evenings and hands-on gin school experiences that turn a simple stop in town into a story worth taking home.
Daily tastings, limited-date premium events and walk-in mini tastings available.
Start with the experiences most visitors love
If you want the easiest way to enjoy Stirling Distillery well, begin with our daily Gin Experience. Whichs offers a relaxed, welcoming way to settle into the Old Smiddy, hear the stories behind our spirits and enjoy a proper tasting in the heart of Stirling.
Gin Experience
Our signature daily gin tasting
If you want the easiest way to enjoy Stirling Distillery well, begin with our daily Gin Experience or Whisky Experience. Both offer a relaxed, welcoming way to settle into the Old Smiddy, hear the stories behind our spirits and enjoy a proper tasting in the heart of Stirling.
From £34.12 per adult
Book Gin Experience
Whisky Experience
Our signature daily whisky tasting
Explore Scotland's whisky regions in a welcoming tasting that brings together flavour, history and the spirit of Stirling. It is a simple, satisfying way to make your time here feel more special.
From £34.12 per adult
Book Whisky ExperienceBe part of Stirling’s whisky story
Our deepest whisky experience
The Becoming Tour
Third Friday of every month, up to 10 adults, 18+ only
Spend an evening with Cameron and Hugo McCann tasting Stirling spirit during maturation, enjoying a grazing board, and exploring the story of Stirling’s first modern single malt. It’s a more intimate, founder-led whisky experience for people who want to feel part of something still unfolding.
£105 per adult
Book The Becoming Experience
Short on time? Have a taste anyway
If you are already in Stirling and simply want to enjoy a little of what we do, our Mini Tastings offer a seated guided flight of our gins or whiskies without booking a full experience.
- From £15 per person
- Seated at a table in the distillery
- Small curated gin or whisky flight with guidance from our team
- No booking required, walk in anytime (subject to availability)
Ask in Distillery
Give someone a Stirling visit to look forward to
Our gift vouchers turn birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas into a reason to spend time together, share a proper tasting and make a new Stirling memory.
Gin or Whisky Experience vouchers
A thoughtful gift for someone who would love a relaxed tasting, a warm welcome and an easy excuse to spend a little more time in Stirling.
Gift a TastingOld Smiddy Gin School vouchers
A memorable gift for serious gin fans, couples and celebrations, with the chance to create a one-of-a-kind bottle in the Old Smiddy.
Gift Gin SchoolWell worth making time for
Visitors come for the tasting, the stories and the setting – and they remember Stirling Distillery long after the day is over.
Number one on Tripadvisor for things to do in Stirling, with over 1,000 five-star reviews.
Twice named Tourist Attraction of the Year at the Go Forth Stirling Business Awards.
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice winner and 4-star visitor attraction rated by VisitScotland.
Ranked among the Top 10 Most Popular Whisky Distilleries in 2024 by The Cask Connoisseur.
Visitor Information
A few helpful things to know before you book or visit us.
- Tastings are strictly for guests aged 18+.
- Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Some experiences are not suitable for under 18s, so please check before booking.
- Please ensure children do not become disruptive so everyone can enjoy their experience.
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
- Wheelchair access available.
- 10% off in the shop with all experience bookings, terms apply.
- On-street parking only.
- Experiences are non-refundable.
