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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Tamdhu 15 year old
Tamdhu 15 year old
Tamdhu 12 year old
Tamdhu 12 year old
Craigellachie 2014 Sauternes Cask Finish Coopers Choice
Craigellachie 2014 Sauternes Cask Finish Coopers Choice
Glen Elgin 2008 (10 year old) Mossburn Distillers & Blenders
Glen Elgin 2008 (10 year old) Mossburn Distillers & Blenders
Dufftown 14 year old Woodrow's Of Edinburgh
Dufftown 14 year old Woodrow's Of Edinburgh
Glen Spey 13 year old Woodrow's Of Edinburgh
Glen Spey 13 year old Woodrow's Of Edinburgh
Eight Lands Organic Speyside Gin
Eight Lands Organic Speyside Gin
Speyside Distillery Trutina Melody 20cl
Speyside Distillery Trutina Melody 20cl
Mortlach Single Malt Diageo's 2022 Special Releases
Mortlach Single Malt Diageo's 2022 Special Releases
Allt-A-Bhainne 13 year old Copper and Oak Fib Whisky
Allt-A-Bhainne 13 year old Copper and Oak Fib Whisky
Glenburgie 11 year old Family Series The Single Cask
Glenburgie 11 year old Family Series The Single Cask
Balvenie 25 year old - Rare Marriages Range
Balvenie 25 year old - Rare Marriages Range
Glenallachie 10 year old Cask Strength Batch 9
Glenallachie 10 year old Cask Strength Batch 9
Glenburgie 2004 Vintage Gordon & MacPhail Distillery Labels
Glenburgie 2004 Vintage Gordon & MacPhail Distillery Labels
Glenallachie 7 year old Hungarian Virgin Oak
Glenallachie 7 year old Hungarian Virgin Oak
Glenallachie 8 year old Scottish Virgin Oak
Glenallachie 8 year old Scottish Virgin Oak
Braes of Glenlivet 28 year old Woodrows of Edinburgh
Braes of Glenlivet 28 year old Woodrows of Edinburgh
Glen Spey 14 year old Pedro Ximinez Sherry ask Finish Murray McDavid Benchmark Range