Daily Whisky Experience
Travel Scotland's whisky regions in one welcoming, guided tasting. From £34.
Explore whisky →Limited Availability · Exclusive Experience
The Becoming Tour
A once-in-a-lifetime whisky experience guided by co-founder Cameron McCann and award-winning distiller Hugo McCann. In a small group, taste Stirling spirit as it matures, enjoy a curated grazing board, and claim your place in the story of Stirling's first modern single malt.
1.5 hoursDuration
Max 10Guests · 18+
£105Per person
★★★★★
#2 of 112 things to do in Stirling on Tripadvisor · 4.9 from 1,374 reviews
Why it's different
See the whisky before the world does
A chance to experience Stirling spirit mid-journey, guided by the people shaping it as it matures into the distillery's single malt.
Meet the makers
Hear directly from Cameron and Hugo McCann.
Taste the journey
Follow Stirling spirit through maturation.
Take your place
Leave with a numbered sample and a place in the Founders' Ledger.
The Becoming Tour
Our most exclusive whisky experience
Join Cameron McCann and award-winning distiller Hugo McCann for a small-group tasting that explores Stirling spirit during maturation, with a curated grazing board, a numbered take-home sample, and your place recorded in the Founders' Ledger.
£105 per adult
Reserve The Becoming TourWhat's included
An intimate evening, thoughtfully put together, with every detail included.
✓ Guided tasting with Cameron McCann
✓ Production insight with Hugo McCann
✓ The history of whisky in Stirling
✓ Tasting of Stirling spirit during maturation
✓ A grazing board by Fletcher's
✓ A numbered take-home sample
Mark your place in the story
The Founders' Ledger
Every guest is recorded in the Founders' Ledger, linking your visit to the making of Stirling's first modern single malt.
An evening you'll talk about for years
Limited dates, just ten seats, founder-led. When they're gone, they're gone, so reserve your place while you can.
Reserve Your Place
Strictly 18+. Maximum 10 guests per evening, and these dates sell out quickly.
Explore other experiences
Looking for something a little more relaxed? Here's what else is on.
Walk-In Mini Tastings
Drop in for a guided gin or whisky flight, no booking needed. From £15.
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Gin Experience
Six gins, a welcome cocktail and the story of Stirling's first legal distillery.
Explore gin →Reserve The Becoming Tour
Join us for an intimate tasting at a defining stage in Stirling's whisky story. Just ten places each evening.
Reserve Your PlaceLoved on every platform
Rated excellent everywhere
Don't just take our word for it. Here's how visitors and customers rate us across the web.
★★★★★
4.9 · 308 reviews
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
4.9 · 1,374 reviews
Reviews.io
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4.6 · 243 reviews
★★★★★
"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
★★★★★
"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
★★★★★
"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
Planning a visit?
Find us below Stirling Castle
The Old Smiddy, 9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling FK8 1EN.
Open Monday–Saturday 11am–5pm and Sunday 12–5pm.
