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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Mannochmore 2015 10 Year Old Elevenses Refill Bourbon
Mannochmore 2015 10 Year Old Elevenses Refill Bourbon
AnCnoc Peated Edition Sherry Finish
AnCnoc Peated Edition Sherry Finish
Craigellachie 19 year old
Craigellachie 19 year old
Glen Spey 12 year old Flora & Fauna Range
Glen Spey 12 year old Flora & Fauna Range
Artful Dodgers Burnside 30 year old - 50CL
Artful Dodgers Burnside 30 year old - 50CL
Glenrothes 16 Years Old Legends of the Picts: Volume I Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Glenrothes 16 Years Old Legends of the Picts: Volume I Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
AnCnoc 16 year old
AnCnoc 16 year old
RoseIsle 12
RoseIsle 12
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old Elevenses
Secret Speyside 13 Year Old Elevenses
Duich Tamdhu 9 year old Madeira Barrique Fib Permutations Series III
Duich Tamdhu 9 year old Madeira Barrique Fib Permutations Series III
Imperial 27 year old Living Souls
Imperial 27 year old Living Souls
Mannochmore 13 year old 1st Fill Tokaj Brave New Spirits
Mannochmore 13 year old 1st Fill Tokaj Brave New Spirits
Aultmore 10 year old - Anniversary Botlling
Aultmore 10 year old - Anniversary Botlling
Glenallachie 10 Year old Cask Strength Batch 6
Glenallachie 10 Year old Cask Strength Batch 6
Craigellachie 16 year old Tri Carragh
Craigellachie 16 year old Tri Carragh
Glenlossie 10 year old Tri Carragh
Glenlossie 10 year old Tri Carragh
Linkwood 13 year old Tri Carragh
Linkwood 13 year old Tri Carragh
Macduff 18 years old A D Rattray Cask Collelction