Beneath Stirling Castle
Guided gin & whisky tastings, founder-led evenings and walk-in flights, in the Old Smiddy, Stirling's first legal distillery in nearly 200 years.
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The easiest way in: a relaxed, guided tasting in the heart of Stirling. Settle into the Old Smiddy, hear the stories behind our spirits, and taste properly, with someone who made them.
Our signature daily gin tasting
Six gins and gin liqueurs, the story of Stirling's first legal distillery, and a tour of the still room where it all happens. Around 60 relaxed minutes.
From £34 per adult
Plus a small booking fee, shown at checkout
Book Gin Experience
Our signature daily whisky tasting
Travel Scotland's whisky regions in one sitting, Lowlands to Speyside, plus a look behind the scenes at our own single malt, still maturing.
From £34 per adult
Plus a small booking fee, shown at checkout
Book Whisky ExperienceSame great tasting. Pick how much flexibility and take-home you want.
Best value. Perfect when your plans are fixed.
Peace of mind. Free changes up to 1 hour before.
Take home a 5cl bottle and a branded glass to remember it.
Choose your ticket type, Standard, Flexi or Special, plus Driver and Child options, when you book your Gin or Whisky Experience above.
Our deepest whisky experience
Spend an evening with founders Cameron and Hugo McCann, tasting Stirling spirit straight from the cask as it matures, over a grazing board. An intimate, founder-led look at Stirling's first modern single malt, still unfolding.
£105 per adult
Book The Becoming TourNo booking needed
From £15 per person
Already in Stirling? Drop in for a seated, guided flight of our gins or whiskies. No booking, walk in any time (subject to availability).
Gifting
Turn a birthday, anniversary or Christmas into a reason to spend time together over a proper tasting.
A thoughtful gift for anyone who'd love a relaxed tasting, a warm welcome and an easy excuse to spend time in Stirling.
Gift a TastingFor serious gin fans and celebrations, the chance to distil a one-of-a-kind bottle in the Old Smiddy.
Gift Gin SchoolVisitors come for the tasting, the stories and the setting, and remember it long after the day is over.
Straight from Tripadvisor
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"Maisey and her coworker were so welcoming. I highly suggest the spiced rum cocktail in addition to the whisky selection. My only regret is not having more time to spend there!"
Sean H
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"Went to the gin tasting with my mom and aunt and we had a fantastic time. Izzy made the experience fun and we learned a lot. The gin was amazing as well."
Kelsey M
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"This distillery tour was amazing! Simone made the entire experience. Thank you all for everything and the tasty whisky we brought back home!"
Brian W
A few helpful things to know before you book or visit.
Daily gin & whisky tastings beneath the castle. Limited seats per session. Book ahead to be sure of a spot.
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The Old Smiddy, 9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling FK8 1EN.
Open Monday–Saturday 11am–5pm and Sunday 12–5pm.
