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Scotland's Stirling Distillery Trials Eco-Friendly Aluminium Whisky Bottles

1/11/2026

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Stirling Distillery in Scotland is testing the sale of malt whisky in aluminium bottles to cut emissions.
This shift challenges tradition, as many whisky fans prefer glass bottles.
Kathryn Holm, Stirling Distillery's marketing director, says younger consumers may favor eco options.
Heriot-Watt University research shows aluminium bottles are lighter and recyclable, but may leach aluminium into whisky.

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Story summary

Stirling Distillery in Scotland is testing the sale of malt whisky in aluminium bottles to cut emissions.
This shift challenges tradition, as many whisky fans prefer glass bottles.
Kathryn Holm, Stirling Distillery's marketing director, says younger consumers may favor eco options.
Heriot-Watt University research shows aluminium bottles are lighter and recyclable, but may leach aluminium into whisky.