Scotland's Smallest Whisky Distillery: Cameron McCann on Heritage and Innovation

Most Scottish whisky distilleries produce millions of litres every year. But Stirling Distillery? They produce what their owner, Cameron McCann, calls a "puddle." Yet in 2025 this tiny family operation won Best Scottish New Make Spirit at the World Whiskies Awards. Join John as he dives into how Scotland’s smallest distillery is beating the global giants, the 172-year history of their building, and their innovative approach to the future of spirits, including sustainable aluminium bottles. Plus, Cameron shares three "undervalued" whiskies that every enthusiast should track down right now. In this episode, we discuss: The "Becoming" of Stirling Whisky: Transitioning from Gin to Single Malt. How to attract 25,000 visitors a year to a tiny distillery. The reality of the current whisky market for small producers. Sustainability and the future of whisky exports. Cameron’s personal recommendations for bottles you should buy now. Slàinte! ------- Socials: @C2GWhisky | @JohnRossBeattie Creator & producer: David Holmes Art work & design: Jess Robertson Music: Water of Life (Never Going Home) Vocals: Andrea Cunningham Guitars: John Beattie Bass: Alasdair Vann Drums: Alan Hamilton Bagpipes: Calum McColl Accordion: Gary Innes Music & Lyrics: Andrea Cunningham & John Beattie Recorded & mixed by Murray Collier at La Chunky Studios, Glasgow, Scotland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.