Spirit of Alba

Spirit of Alba We are an award-winning specialist spirits retailer based in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow.

Permanently closed.

Offering over 600 whiskies and spirits from around the world, including a large range of single cask, limited edition and independent bottlings, Spirit of ALba is your go-to shop for all whisky and spirits-based needs. With an extensive selection of gins and other specialist spirits, you'll be sure to find the perfect bottle for any occasion—or just to treat yourself!

02/06/2025

Dear Friends and Customers,
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closure of Spirit of Alba. It has been a pleasure to serve everyone over the last five years since we opened in 2020.
Sadly, increasingly difficult trading conditions in retail, the dramatic increase in utility prices and the cost of living crisis have made it impossible to continue. This decision has come at great personal cost, but it is with heartfelt appreciation for your support and custom during these challenging years.
We are presently engaging with professionals to work out a formal closure for the shop and festival.
Thank you all for being a part of the Spirit of Alba experience!
Jim 31/05/2025

A serious post from Craig, a Spirit of Alba first! After a brilliant few years helping bring Jim’s dream, Spirit of Alba...
19/04/2025

A serious post from Craig, a Spirit of Alba first!

After a brilliant few years helping bring Jim’s dream, Spirit of Alba, to life, it’s time for me to step aside and leave it in his beautiful hands as I move on to a new adventure.

It’s been an absolute privilege to be part of something special here in Kirkintilloch. What started as a simple idea grew into something way bigger, and it’s honestly been one of the best experiences of my life.

I’ve been lucky enough to meet some incredible people — whether you came in for a bottle, joined a tasting, supported the festivals, or just shared a chat over the counter. Every single one of you helped make Spirit of Alba what it is, and I’ll always be grateful for that and continue to do so, its a stupidly amazing wee place.

A huge shoutout to Jim — for believing in the madness from the start, giving me the freedom to shine like the beautiful butterfly that I am (and constantly censoring me), and putting up with me through it all, for allowing me to constantly re-design the website... almost monthly sometimes.

The shop is still very much alive and kicking, and in brilliant hands — but for me, it’s time to chase a new opportunity.

Thanks again for every visit, every dram, and every bit of support.
You’ve made this more than just a job — you made it an experience that I'll always be proud of, and a been an exceptionally fun part of my life that I'll never forget.

See you soon — As I'm not bloody dying!
You'll still see me at tasting nights and the festival.

Slàinte,
Craig

..... He's Back!By that I mean, me, me is back. So its only right that there's something suitably delicious to shout abo...
08/04/2025

..... He's Back!

By that I mean, me, me is back.

So its only right that there's something suitably delicious to shout about, and that's a big chonk of new stuff being walloped onto the online shop (as well as the shelves if you want to come visit)

My pic is this absolutely beautiful Ardnamurchan from our pals North Star Spirits when I first sampled this my thoughts were " this might be the most delicious Ardnamurchan I've had.." so come and bathe in my thoughts and buy yourself a bottle and we can basically have our minds connected if only for a wee while.

Darker than my soul, and tasty as hell!

Mon get some!

セクシーな一日をお過ごしください

https://spiritofalba.com/product/ardnamurchan-6-years-north-star-spirits/

Strathearn Batch 2 in store now. Triple cask matured in bourbon, virgin, and sherry oak… delish!
05/04/2025

Strathearn Batch 2 in store now. Triple cask matured in bourbon, virgin, and sherry oak… delish!

Need I say anymore …
25/03/2025

Need I say anymore …

Whisky Club This Friday – Lindores Abbey in the House! 🥃🔥This Friday, 28th March, we’ve got something special lined up f...
22/03/2025

Whisky Club This Friday – Lindores Abbey in the House! 🥃🔥

This Friday, 28th March, we’ve got something special lined up for Whisky Club—Lindores Abbey Distillery is taking over! From 7-9pm, we’ll be diving into their incredible drams, hearing the stories behind the whisky, and having a bloomin good time while we’re at it.

If you’ve been on the fence about coming, now’s the time—last few tickets left! Grab yours, bring a pal, and let’s make a night of it.

📍 Spirit of Alba
🕖 7-9pm
🎟 Last tickets available now!

https://spiritofalba.com/product/lindores-abbey-tasting/

Once they’re gone, they’re gone! See you Friday! 🥃

Friday 28th March 7-9pm

DEAL of the WEEK: Ardmore 9 Years Old ‘The Eagle has Landed’ (70cl/56.8%)A peated cask strength Highland Single Malt mat...
21/03/2025

DEAL of the WEEK: Ardmore 9 Years Old ‘The Eagle has Landed’ (70cl/56.8%)
A peated cask strength Highland Single Malt matured in 1st fill Rivesaltes Barrique for £73.00

This week 10 years ago Spirit of Alba started its journey. Just me, a laptop and a pocketful of money. It’s been an incr...
21/03/2025

This week 10 years ago Spirit of Alba started its journey. Just me, a laptop and a pocketful of money. It’s been an incredible journey… I wish I still had that money!!! Thank you to everyone who has made this possible.

🔥 WHISKY TASTING NIGHT – A.D. RATTRAY & CLYDESIDE! 🔥What else you going to be doing on a Friday night? Get yer bum's doo...
26/02/2025

🔥 WHISKY TASTING NIGHT – A.D. RATTRAY & CLYDESIDE! 🔥

What else you going to be doing on a Friday night?
Get yer bum's doon.

As always a really friendly atmosphere here in the comfort of the shop, buy your ticket in advance as there isn't many remaining, so don't get to Friday morning and go " aw i was meaning to get a ticket.... " Hit the link and dae it.

Its going to be a hybrid night, so we'll taste some Clydeside Distillery drams and some A.D Rattray drams. Best of both worlds!

📅 This Friday, 28th February
⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 Spirit of Alba, Kirkintilloch
🎟 Limited tickets – don’t miss out!

👇 Secure your spot now:
www.spiritofalba.com/product/a-d-rattray-clydeside-tasting

🚨 EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨For the first time since our festival began in 2018, we’re welcoming a Bourbon (and Rye) bran...
21/02/2025

🚨 EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

For the first time since our festival began in 2018, we’re welcoming a Bourbon (and Rye) brand—and it’s got a brilliant Scottish connection!

Say hello to a brand on a mission to craft and share exceptional, authentic American whiskey for the world to enjoy—celebrating life’s journeys and inspiring the next generation.

🎟 Early bird tickets are still available until the end of the month—save 25%! That’s a deal worth raising a glass to.

📅 Saturday, August 30th, 2025
🕛 Session 1: 12-3 PM | Session 2: 4-7 PM
📍 Kirkintilloch Town Hall

https://spiritofalba.com/product/soa-festival-2025/

Can’t wait till the festival? Swing by the shop for a chat and a dram—we’re always happy to share a great story (and an even better whisk(e)y).

Cant make it into the shop ..... Give the post a like and a share (and a comment if you are extra nice) and I'll pick two lucky winners on Monday and send you out a sample of both the bourbon and the rye and you can make up your own mind!

When one door closes, we don’t just open another—we bring a sledgehammer.The current version of the Kirkintilloch Canal ...
17/02/2025

When one door closes, we don’t just open another—we bring a sledgehammer.

The current version of the Kirkintilloch Canal Festival might be gone, but that doesn’t mean the festival itself has to be. Why should it? Why would it? This event is massive for our town. In one weekend, it doubles the number of people here. That’s huge—especially for a place without a train station. That’s real impact. That’s real value.

So no, you won’t take this from us. We don’t just roll over. We build. We fight. We make things happen.

If the old way doesn’t work, we’ll find a new one—one that’s community-led, business-driven, and built for the people who actually make this town what it is.

The Kirkintilloch Canal Festival was held to celebrate the town's historic connections with the waterways.

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5 Regent Centre, Kirkintilloch
Glasgow
G661JH

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We sell wonderful whiskies, new, old, rare and collectable. You might even find the odd bourbon, rum, vodka and gin. We are available to organise tastings specifically tailored to meet your individual requirements. Oh and we run a pretty mean little monthly Whisky Club. Our online store is the place to go for all your whisky and spirits needs and now we are proud to present our high street store located at:

Unit 5 Regent Centre, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1JH