What a day.
On Saturday 9th May, we welcomed over 520 attendees across two packed sessions for the 5th Birthday of Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival — and honestly, we’re still taking it all in.
From the moment the doors opened at Alloa Town Hall, there was an incredible atmosphere throughout the day. Familiar faces returned once again, alongside so many new attendees discovering the festival for the very first time. Add in a fantastic mix of returning favourites and brand new exhibitors, and it became our biggest and most exciting Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival yet.
One of the highlights across both sessions was our masterclass hosted by Paul from Hunter Laing, which proved hugely popular with ticket holders keen to explore and discover something a little extra special throughout the day.
The soundtrack to the festival once again came courtesy of Miller & O’Neill, whose live music brought the perfect atmosphere to the hall. We’re delighted to say they’ll also be joining us again very soon in Dundee.
Food throughout the day was provided by Base Pizza, and to say they were busy would be an understatement — they completely sold out by 7pm!
As always though, what truly makes our festivals so special is the people behind them. Our exhibitors travelled from across Scotland and beyond to pour drams, share stories, chat whisky and create the welcoming atmosphere that SLanj Events has become known for. The whisky community continues to amaze us year after year.
Most importantly, together we continue to support our wonderful charity partner, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, helping raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease research while celebrating Scotland’s incredible whisky heritage here in Clackmannanshire.
Save The Date – Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival 2027
After such an incredible 5th birthday celebration, we’re already looking ahead to next year.
📅 Saturday 15th May 2027
📍 Alloa Town Hall
We’ll once again be bringing together:
- an incredible exhibitor line-up
- live music
- exclusive drams
- multiple food vendors
- whisky experiences and masterclasses
- and the atmosphere that makes Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival what it is
We’re also excited to welcome Stag Bites The Hog, serving up their fantastic slow-cooked hog roast rolls, loaded fries and hearty street food favourites alongside our other food vendors throughout the day.
As always, the hall will be packed to the brim with exhibitors ready to pour, chat and celebrate our rich local whisky heritage once again.
Next Stop: Dundee’s Whisky Festival
No sooner had we unpacked the Clackmannanshire kit than preparations ramped straight back up again — because next up is the inaugural Dundee’s Whisky Festival at the iconic Caird Hall on Saturday 13th June.
And we genuinely cannot wait.
Dundee’s Whisky Festival will feature:
- 40 exhibitors
- coopering demonstrations from the wonderful DIAGEO Coopers
- live music from Miller & O’Neill
- rare and exclusive drams
- art, heritage and whisky experiences
- and a fully stocked bar if you fancy taking a little break from dramming throughout the day
This is a festival we’ve dreamed about bringing to Dundee for a long time and we’re incredibly excited to finally see it come to life in one of Scotland’s most iconic venues.
To everyone who attended Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival 2026 — thank you. Whether you came along to discover whisky for the first time or you’ve supported us since day one, your support means absolutely everything to us.
We’ll see you in Dundee. 🥃
Serena & Graham
SLanj Events