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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Benrinnes 10 year old - Spirit of Art
Benrinnes 10 year old - Spirit of Art
Benromach 15 year old
Benromach 15 year old
Cragganmore 12 year old 20CL
Cragganmore 12 year old 20CL
Cragganmore Distillers Edition 2009
Cragganmore Distillers Edition 2009
Glenfarclas 105
Glenfarclas 105
Inchgower 14 year old Flora & Fauna
Inchgower 14 year old Flora & Fauna
Linkwood 10 year old Spirit of Art
Linkwood 10 year old Spirit of Art
Linkwood 12 year old Flora & Fauna
Linkwood 12 year old Flora & Fauna
Macallan 12 year old Sherry Cask
Macallan 12 year old Sherry Cask
Mannochmore 12 year old Flora & Fauna
Mannochmore 12 year old Flora & Fauna
Mortlach 12 year old
Mortlach 12 year old
Spey Distillery - Fumare (Peated) Overtrue 20CL
Spey Distillery - Fumare (Peated) Overtrue 20CL
Tomintoul 10 year old 5CL
Tomintoul 10 year old 5CL
Whisky Tasting Experience
Whisky Tasting Experience
AnCnoc 12 year old
AnCnoc 12 year old
Balvenie 12 year old DoubleWood 20cl
Balvenie 12 year old DoubleWood 20cl
Glen Moray Classic Port Cask
Glen Moray Classic Port Cask
Glenallachie 12 Year Old