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Some couples celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary with a romantic meal June and Cameron McCann decided to go for something different and on October 28th 2015 they distilled their very first bottle of Stirling Gin. Our Story Originally distilled in a 2.4 litre copper still, called Jinty, their spirit proved so popular that a bigger still was soon needed. Stirling Gin has grown into a nationally-recognised spirit. The Old Smiddy Now, more than 4 years, Cameron and June have found a permanent home for their creation. In 2019 they opened the city’s first legal distillery. Located in the shadow of Stirling Castle, the structure was first built in 1888. Legend tells us it was the site where King James V stabled his horses in the 1500s and when it was first built it acted as a local church temperance hall. It only seemed fair that it be the location for Stirling Distillery. With a visitor’s centre & shop Stirling Distillery has plenty to offer. Gin tours and tastings.

During the tour, your tour guide will take you on a tour. From the history of gin, Stirling Gin and the building.

You will be welcomed to our distillery with a bespoke cocktail, lovingly crafted and beautifully served. Our tour guide will take you through the history of our brand and how we came to own Stirling’s first legal distillery, followed by some of Stirling City’s most fascinating stories. From there you will be shown our still room and bottling and packaging space while getting an in-depth insight into how gin is created and distilled. After this you will be directed to our unique tasting tables where you will be shown how to make the perfect G&T. You will also be given a taste of our stunning gin liqueurs, The Red Cap and The Green Lady, and told about the mythology and history behind their names. Your tour will conclude with a generous sample of our latest creation, Battle Strength Gin. This 55% spirit will be accompanied by a selection of hand-crafted chocolates especially made to suit our gin.

Gin School and tour, your tour guide will be with you every step pf the way helping you to create your own gin. You will get to choose from 20 botanicals to make a gin to suit you. At the end of the school you'll get to take home your own hand made 50cl bottle of gin.

Visit three whisky distilleries in one day without the hassle of designating a driver or navigating public transport. This private tour is exclusively for your party so you'll enjoy a personalized experience as your guide drives you to the Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and Macallan distilleries where you will enjoy tastings and insights into the world of Scotch.

The Speyside region of north-eastern Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, which are sold all around the world. On this tour, immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process on a guided tour; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

Perfect for true whisky enthusiasts, this private, 4-day tour will introduce you to many of Scotland’s top distilleries—including every distillery on Islay. On the first day, meet your guide at your preferred Scottish address and head via comfortable car to Oban via Loch Lomond, for your first distillery visit and bed-and-breakfast stay. The next day, board a ferry to Islay. During your stay, you’ll enjoy tutored tastings, behind-the-scenes distillery tours, and more.

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Highland whisky distilleries have to offer. Fully customizable tour. + We can usually manage around 4-6 stops depending on availability (more are possible if you want to break records) We book and arrange the tour for you. Let us know what you want to do. The distilleries ask for a small fee for entry. Choose a mix of whisky tastings and distillery tours. Fantastic and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who know their whisky. Message us to pick your own itinerary or let us create it for you with your requirements. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with a reliable driver who can point out sights on the way and provide assistance all day. We will have 45 to 60 minutes for lunch at a Scottish style pub or Inn depending on your requirements.

+++ MEET JOHNNIE WALKER! +++ Visit three of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries to find the secrets behind the world's most popular whisky. Distillery tour and tasting paid for. The only tour that takes you to the hidden sources of the world famous Jonnie Walker whisky. Single malt whisky from each distillery we will visit has been included in the famous Johnnie Walker blends over the past 100 years. A must for all whisky fans to find out about the history, the people and the single malt whisky behind Johnnie Walker. Each of these distilleries have been selected for one or more of the following: Johnnie Walker Blue, Green, Black and Red. Private tour!

This fantastic tour from any Scottish location to the Macallan distillery is designed for Macallan fans and whisky enthusiasts. The only Macallan specific tour available daily. Have lunch in the best Whisky hotel in Speyside - the Dowans hotel. Visit Glenfiddich distillery to compare tasting notes and see their fantastic distillery.

This luxurious four days tour provides private and exclusive travel to the destinations inclusive for up to 6 persons and is conducted by a well presented and trained driver. Default vehicle is a Luxury Van Type MPV but this can vary depending on requirements at that time but any substitution will always be of the highest quality. Tours are very flexible and even on the day flexibility can be employed by the customers to chop and change destination distilleries. Day order of tours may vary, for example customers being collected from Edinburgh or Glasgow will tour the Perth-shire distilleries on day 1 with the other falling on the subsequent 2 days. Day 4 is your return to the South of Scotland to your nominated place of drop off. Regarding your accommodation, I would suggest Inverness which has a great choice of Hotels and Restaurants and you can book this at a standard which suits you and your group personally - required for three nights from the end of day one of your tour.

++ The Big Whisky Tasting Tour ++ + Four stops from a choice of eight + +12 or more whiskies to taste+ +Bespoke pickup+ Only tasting tour of it's kind leaving from your pickup location. Visit four Scottish distilleries for a whisky tasting in one day. Usually three whiskies at each location. Samples can be taken home. The tour for the whisky lover! We will provide an itinerary, however, let us know if you have any must taste whiskies! Four distillery visits and tasting sessions from the following: Whisky tasting distilleries: Deanston, Tullibardine, Glenturret, Aberfeldy Auchentoshan, Clydeside, Glenkinchie, Holyrood Visit more distilleries, have an expert lead tasting, take photos and have a look round each visitor centre or shop. All tasting sessions paid for. Three whiskies at each distillery. (please note - we may have to substitute distilleries due to Christmas period opening hours. Contact for details for booking between 1/11-10/01)

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry. Edinburgh Whisky Tour: 1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a Scottish single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best of the six distilleries in the Lowland region. 2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form. 3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour. Taste your way through our beautiful city while learning the history and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who know their whisky. Our Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.