Spirit of Alba

23/11/2024

ITS BALTIC!

Know what that means don't you? Its time to crack out the peaty drams!

Got a pair of Mac-Talla bottlings (Flora & Terra) that tick all the boxes.

Really affordable "entry level" drams, with loads going on.

Ideal for when you are having to fend off frostbite going outside.

I'm away back to cuddling our heater in the shop, i cant be using all this good heat on updating social media.
Stay safe out there everyone and have a lovely weekend.

ONLINE & INSTORE Now.

spiritofalba.com

21/11/2024

"Look at this photograph,"

We've always got our finger on the pulse, except when we order something then forget we didn't order it yet and its just sitting in order limbo waiting for us to go AYE WE STILL WANT THAT.

So about 40 years later than planned, we finally have the Ardnamurchan AD/10, their first 10yo!... how the flip has that been 10 years, where has the last 10 years gone... JINGS!

But the point i am making, is we have it in stock (and online)

Its pretty damn delicious, when have Ardnamurchan let us down, since day dot its been cracker after cracker, they are like the Nickelback of music... they can do no wrong, everything is a solid 10/10.

Hows it taste? Deeeeeeeeeeeeeelish. It tastes like you've been....."Burning it to the Ground" Light, Smokey, sensual, i dig it. Its always got this ridiculously unctious, thickness to their spirit. GET INSIDE ME!

Buy yours online, or come and visit my wee face, mon we can have a Nickelback sing-a-long in the shop!

https://spiritofalba.com/product/ardnamurchan-10-years-old/

19/11/2024

🎉 Final Whisky of the Month for 2024 🎉

Little Brown Dog - Glasgow Distillery 2017
Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Single Oloroso Hogshead
55.7%vol 70cl
Filled 31/10/2017
Bottled 01/11/2024
Aged 7 years
339 bottles.
£49!

I’ll be honest – I had my eye on this one ever since Andrew mentioned it. With LBD’s record of pouring out some of the tastiest juice, I thought, “This’ll be a banger.” But “banger” doesn’t quite cover it sadly.

This is no ordinary dram – it’s an out-of-the-park-effin Belter.

It’s bold, filthy sherrybomb territory for sure. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t overpower the distillery character. Instead, both the sherry and the spirit itself get to share the stage, like the perfect prom king and queen. It’s rich, balanced, and just stupidly delicious.

My first gig was at the Barrowlands back in the day was insane – I crowd-surfed into a mosh pit, got punched in the face, and then had the kindest soul in the world buy the lad he just punched a pint. This dram? It pulls the same punches – it gives me that incredible sensory experience that you get from live music, I tasted it with Swedish Death Metal on... not saying you haveeeee to do that to experience it, mind you, just saying it works. It’s got everything: dark fruits, cacao nibs (that dusty, rich kind), and just f**k loads going on.

Watching what indie bottlers do with Glasgow Distillery’s spirit, putting their own stamp on it. It’s seriously exciting, and it works so bloomin' well here.

I might even need to do a ‘Whiskies of the Year’ list this Christmas just so I can rave about this one all over again. Less thinky, more buy’y – this one won’t disappoint.

https://spiritofalba.com/product/lbd-glasgow-distillery-2017/

16/11/2024

BRAND NEW RUM

The lovely folk at East Neuk Spirit Company have only gone and released the first of their WashedAshore range of single cask rums so we would have been rude not to snap some up!

Proper funky Agricole style of rum, absolutely jam packed with fruity pear drop notes, pear drops and wine gums and a welcome addition to the shop.

£60 / 52.7% ABV

https://spiritofalba.com/product/dorchadas-washed-ashore-cask-aged-rum/

15/11/2024

Had one our friends (aye i'm calling you a friend) drop me a message and ask if next year we would look at running one of the tasting nights as a sort of... blend your own 200ml bottle effort.

So was just gauging the interest in some wizardry like that. Might need to get me and Jim some lab coats... he's a Doctor anyway....surely he should have one kicking about!...BACK TO THE POINT.

Does that sound like something you would be up for!

14/11/2024

Friday 29th of this month marks the end of a years worth of instore tasting nights and events! ( The Saltire Rare Malts, Event has now SOLD OUT )

WHAT A YEAR IT'S BEEN!!

That is officially the most events we have had in a year, and its been stupidly amazing, thank you to all the customers and brands who have made that possible its been our absolute honour to have you come through and to make the shop/the boat/the town hall, your own.

I'm doing my damndest to fill up the whole of next year pretty rapidly so that you have a whole years worth of events to look forward to after santa has been.

So come on, what was your fav, what did you love ( what didn't you love ) and who would you want us to wrangle into coming through to do a tasting next year?

11/11/2024

That's us 4 now.

4 Years! That's mad. How has Jim put up with me for 4 years. Must be my beautiful singing voice.

We're here in Kirkintilloch because we believe in it, in our community, in the people we call friends and regulars, for the experience we provide, you would need to go into the city centre for that. But you're stuck with us. Because we want you to be able to have that experience right here in Kirkintilloch!

We don't do this because its easy, but because its right, because this is our home and we love it here.

This year we are especially grateful to everyone that has come to an event, the festival or visited the shop. We're grateful to every brand that trusts us with their product, to know we treat your brand with the care and love that you do, and allowing us to tell your amazing stories.

We can only continue to do this if people like you, keep coming through our doors, or telling your friends and families about us.

Thanks for allowing us to keep our dream alive, and we hope we help brighten up the place a bit!

Thank you for believing in us!

29/10/2024

Oh La La!
A big chonky, spicy, pepper, sherry bomb effort from
Still lets the distillery character shine, so you still get lots of that citrus funk that you usually expect from Craigellachie but the second fill European Oak doesn't in anyway steal the show.

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelightful.
Get this straight into my veins.

https://spiritofalba.com/product/craigellachie-17-years-old-saltire/

Or why not come and try an amazing selection of their releases on November the 29th (7-9pm) when we have Saltire hosting our last tasting night of 2024! of which there is very limited availability as there's only about 4 tickets left.

https://spiritofalba.com/product/saltire-rare-malt-tasting-night-29-11/

29/10/2024

Hello old friend… back in stock now!

28/10/2024

The Dumbarton Rock is back in stock baby!!

Fill yer boots.

https://spiritofalba.com/product/dumbarton-rock-blended/

28/10/2024

It's back in stock .... Fill yer boots!!!

https://spiritofalba.com/product/dumbarton-rock-blended/

19/10/2024

Last night, we had the pleasure of welcoming Paul from Glaschu Spirits/DamGoodDrams to the shop for a fantastic tasting. Despite the cold and wet, the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting as Paul led us through a brilliant selection of eight drams....you read that correctly. The night was the perfect blend of great whisky and great company—an unforgettable experience for all who braved... the the storm to join us, Thanks again!!

Join us on the last Friday of next month to do it all over again! Watch this space for more details.

18/10/2024

Last Call for this evening shenanigans!

7-9pm!

6 Drams.
Banter Galore.

Looking for a laid-back evening with great drams and good company? This Friday, we’re hosting an in-store whisky tasting here at Spirit of Alba, Kirkintilloch, and we’ve got Glaschu Spirits in da' house! Glaschu Spirits may be a small indie bottler, but they’ve been making waves with some incr...

17/10/2024

Well done Libby! Didn't even need to put the subtitles on either 😂😂

17/10/2024

EXCITED!

16/10/2024

🚨 Whisky Tasting this Friday with Glaschu Spirits! 🚨

Looking for a laid-back evening with great drams and good company? This Friday, we’re hosting an in-store whisky tasting here at Spirit of Alba, Kirkintilloch, and we’ve got Glaschu Spirits in da' house!

Glaschu Spirits may be a small indie bottler, but they’ve been making waves with some incredible whiskies. Whether you're a whisky newbie or a seasoned dram drinker, this is your chance to try something exceptional without the whisky snobbery or jargon—just great whisky and a bloody good time!

📅 When? Friday, 18th October (this Friday) 7-9pm .
🎟️ There's a few tickets remaining.
🔗https://spiritofalba.com/product/tasting-night-glaschu-spirits/

Don’t miss out on a fun night of laughs, stories, and fantastic whisky. Grab your tickets and bring some friends along for what is always a brilliant night.

See you there!

Looking for a laid-back evening with great drams and good company? This Friday, we’re hosting an in-store whisky tasting here at Spirit of Alba, Kirkintilloch, and we’ve got Glaschu Spirits in da' house! Glaschu Spirits may be a small indie bottler, but they’ve been making waves with some incr...

15/10/2024

A trio of peated expressions from Glasgow Distillery each bring a unique character, showcasing the remarkable robustness and versatility of their spirit. From rich, smoky depth to subtle layers of spice and fruit, these drams offer a journey through the complexities of peat. Absolutely exceptional stuff as we have become accustomed to from Glasgow Distillery.

Online and Instore now .

10/10/2024

The first of our FREE Weekend taster sessions starts this weekend.
We have the team from A D Rattray Whisky and The Clydeside Distillery heading through to Kirkintilloch to talk and taste all things whisky related.

12-4pm

Always a brilliant and informal way to learn about a brand, try some amazing whisky, all in the comfort of the shop.

See you there!