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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Speyside 12 year old PX Finish 5cl
Speyside 12 year old PX Finish 5cl
Benromach Contrast Organic 2014 Virgin American Oak
Benromach Contrast Organic 2014 Virgin American Oak
Allt-A-Bhainne 13 year old Copper and Oak Fib Whisky
Allt-A-Bhainne 13 year old Copper and Oak Fib Whisky
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
Braes of Glenlivet 28 year old Woodrows of Edinburgh
Braes of Glenlivet 28 year old Woodrows of Edinburgh
Craigellachie 13 year old 5cl
Craigellachie 13 year old 5cl
Craigellachie 11 year old Tri Carragh
Craigellachie 11 year old Tri Carragh
Berry Bros & Rudd Classic Sherry Cask 12 year old Speyside Single Malt
Berry Bros & Rudd Classic Sherry Cask 12 year old Speyside Single Malt
Linkwood 12 year old Ferg & Harris
Linkwood 12 year old Ferg & Harris
Tamdhu Vintage 2008 Midnight Series Douglas Laing Old Particular Range
Tamdhu Vintage 2008 Midnight Series Douglas Laing Old Particular Range
Cardhu 10 year old Douglas Laing Old Particular Range
Cardhu 10 year old Douglas Laing Old Particular Range
Benriach The 10 year old
Benriach The 10 year old
Glenallachie 10 year old Cask Strength Batch 10
Glenallachie 10 year old Cask Strength Batch 10
Mortlach 10 year old Gleann Mor Rare Find
Mortlach 10 year old Gleann Mor Rare Find
Glen Moray 18 year old
Glen Moray 18 year old
Ballindalloch 2015 Vintage Release 46%