Speyside Scotch Whisky
About two thirds of all the malt whisky produced in Scotland come from the Speyside. Some of the biggest names in the industry come from this region too. Many distilleries use lightly smoked barley to add to the complexity of their spirits.
Prior to the enactment of the Excise Act in 1823, there were only two legal distilleries in the Speyside. One of them still exists: Strathisla. After the Act was passed some 16 farmer distilleries took on licenses. Many of them quickly went under. It wasn't until the mid-1880's that the region really took off. Some 23 distilleries were built and their spirit was sought after by blenders.
When the whisky boom of the late 19th century faded, many Speyside distilleries were mothballed. Some were demolished and others struggled to survive. Many of the were reopened when malt whisky became popular once again in the 1960's. The topography and micro climate of the region makes ideal for barley growing. Although most of the barley used in the production of whisky comes from abroad these days, its rich and fertile soils made it a prime spot for would be distillers during the whisky boom.
Check out our selection of Speyside whiskies.
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Remarkable Regional Malts (6 x 5cl) Douglas Laing
Remarkable Regional Malts (6 x 5cl) Douglas Laing
Spey Distillery - Fumare (Peated)
Spey Distillery - Fumare (Peated)
Spey Distillery - Fumare (Peated) Overtrue 20CL
Spey Distillery - Fumare (Peated) Overtrue 20CL
Spey Distillery - Tenne Cask Strength (Port Cask)
Spey Distillery - Tenne Cask Strength (Port Cask)
Speyside Distillery - Trutina
Speyside Distillery - Trutina
Spey Distillery Chairman's Choice
Spey Distillery Chairman's Choice
Strathmill 12 year old Flora & Fauna
Strathmill 12 year old Flora & Fauna
Whisky Tasting Experience
Whisky Tasting Experience
Cardhu 18 year old
Cardhu 18 year old
Glen Elgin 12 year old
Glen Elgin 12 year old
Glenallachie 12 Year Old
Glenallachie 12 Year Old
Glenallachie 18 Year Old
Glenallachie 18 Year Old
Macallan 25 year old 2022 Annual Release
Macallan 25 year old 2022 Annual Release
Miltonduff 10 year old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range
Miltonduff 10 year old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range
Tomintoul 16 year old
Tomintoul 16 year old
Craigellachie 17 year old
Craigellachie 17 year old
Glenallachie 10 year old French Oak Finish
Glenallachie 10 year old French Oak Finish
Glenallachie 8 year old