The Stirling Gin Festival, which launched in 2014, is rebranding as Stirling Gin and SpiritsFEST as it enters its 11th year. The rebrand marks the next phase of growth for the Stirling-based team, who say the event has developed in step with Scotland’s wider spirits sector. The new branding brings a broader range of spirits, and this year the event, which takes place in November at the Highland Hotel in Stirling, will feature not only Scottish gin, but also small-batch vodka, rum and whisky.
Organisers say the expanded format reflects the growth of Scotland’s craft spirits sector beyond gin. “When we launched Scotland’s first dedicated gin festival over a decade ago, few could have predicted the explosion in craft distilling,” said June McCann, co-founder of Stirling Distillery and festival organiser. “Gin put Scotland on the global map for innovation, but we’re now seeing the same energy in vodka, rum and whisky. Stirling Gin & SpiritsFEST is about celebrating that wider movement.”
More than 25 producers are confirmed, including established names such as Gin Bothy, Linlithgow Distillery, and Lussa Gin, alongside newer distillers like Fassfern, Titan Spirits, Collymoon Gin and Ferry Spirits. Distributor Specialist Craft Drinks will also attend.
The event will run across a single extended tasting session from the afternoon into the early evening, with guests able to meet distillers, sample over 100 products, and attend optional masterclasses. A courtyard area will also offer street food-style bites and space for outdoor socialising.
