Building a media profile to match Ian Stirling’s tall ambitions.

Ian Stirling is a Scottish entrepreneur and co-founder of the UK’s first vertical distillery, The Port of Leith Distillery, and Lind & Lime Gin. Driven by an ambition to bring whisky distilling back to Edinburgh’s historic port, he has earned worldwide recognition for his forward-thinking approach, made a significant contribution to Scotland’s spirits industry and helped revitalise Leith.

Alongside leading the PR launches for The Port of Leith Distillery and the Lind & Lime Gin Distillery, Spey was asked to bring Ian’s entrepreneurial story to the world.

By staying attuned to the news agenda and working closely with key contacts, we secured a steady stream of features and commentary for Ian in outlets including The Guardian, BBC News and the Financial Times, highlighting his vision, market insight and adaptability.

Ian is now a trusted voice for the media, regularly contributing to high-profile broadcasts, industry commentary and thought leadership on entrepreneurship, and firmly established as a key figure in the future of Scottish whisky.