Falkirk Distillery
Falkirk now has two distilleries — the reopened Rosebank (a major heritage project) and the newer Falkirk Distillery, a smaller operation producing gin and maturing whisky. The two represent different approaches to Lowland distilling in the same town: Rosebank is resurrection and heritage, Falkirk Distillery is startup and experimentation. The first single malt arrived on 10 January 2024 — 640 bottles at 52%, gone in about a day — with ongoing limited releases through the official shop since. Worth visiting alongside Rosebank for a compare-and-contrast of old and new Lowland distilling philosophy.
Falkirk Distillery is a central Scotland craft operation bringing whisky back to a historically important industrial town — Falkirk's ironworks and canal heritage shaped the Industrial Revolution, and the distillery draws on that heritage in its branding and production ethos. Opened 2020, the whisky is young but early releases show a clean, accessible Lowland character. The Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies make this a natural cultural day out.
Visiting Falkirk Distillery
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- Shop
- Café/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
First Release (January 2024, sold out)
52% ABV
The first single malt landed on 10 January 2024 — 640 bottles at 52%, sold out in about 24 hours. Ongoing limited releases follow through the official shop; there is no permanent core range yet.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Falkirk Single Malt | Scottish oatcakes and mild cheddar | The clean, accessible Lowland spirit suits simple Scottish accompaniements. |
Getting there
Car or bus from Edinburgh (45 min) or Glasgow (30 min). Falkirk is well-connected on the M9.
Where to eat nearby
- Falkirk town centreArea
Good range of restaurants and cafes in Falkirk.
- The Howgate, FalkirkRestaurant
Popular central Falkirk restaurant.
Where to stay near Falkirk Distillery
Falkirk Distillery is in Falkirk town centre, adjacent to the Union Canal. Falkirk has a solid range of B&Bs and the town's improved high street. The Falkirk Wheel (2 miles) and Kelpies (3 miles) are two of Scotland's most visited modern engineering landmarks — a full day of whisky, canal history, and sculpture is very doable.
Town centre hotel.
Better range in Stirling, 15 min west.
Where to stay near Falkirk Distillery
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Falkirk Distillery.
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Location
Frequently asked questions
+Is the Falkirk Wheel nearby?
Yes — the famous rotating boat lift is 2 minutes from the distillery. Combine a distillery visit with a Falkirk Wheel trip and the Kelpies for a full Falkirk day.
+Where is Falkirk Distillery distillery?
Falkirk Distillery is in the Lowlands.
+When was Falkirk Distillery distillery founded?
Falkirk Distillery was founded in 2020, making it roughly 6 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Central Scotland Lowland positioning alongside Rosebank (10 min away on the same canal). Both bring whisky back to the Falkirk canal corridor.
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