![]() It's the pastoral, secluded glens in the area, along with the crystal-clear waters of the River Spey and other local rivers and the warmer climate that combine to produce smooth, complex whiskies with sweet, caramel and fruity notes. These malts are noted in general for their elegance and complexity, sometimes with a refined smokiness but more often a fruitiness ranging from ripe pears to sultanas. Visit our new Distillery at the heart of The Macallan Estate and get an insight into the process, production and passion that makes our whisky special. Speyside whiskies are usually lighter and sweeter than other Scotch single malts. You can find out more and how best to get to and around the region by visiting the Moray Speyside Tourism website and find more great things to do in the area by browsing these 12 top things to do in Moray Speyside. Enjoy exploring our history in your glass. You'll find Speyside ideally sandwiched between the rugged Highlands in the west, the fertile farmlands of Aberdeenshire in the east and to the north of the Cairngorms National Park. The region takes its name from the River Spey, the main waterway that runs through the area, which is an important asset in the production of Speyside's highly regarded whiskies. The Five Decades Tour is an exclusive in-depth tour of the distillery followed by a tasting of five whiskies from The Family Cask Collection, with one from each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. Flavour profile: fruity, sweet, spicy, vanilla.Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, your private tour. Alight from the train in Keith to visit the striking new Macallan Distillery in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. ![]() Sample the remarkable flavours of Speyside's fine malts as you explore the region, and follow the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail™ - the world's ultimate Scotch whisky experience - comprising of nine 'must-visit' sites including seven working distilleries, Dallas Dhu historic distillery and the Speyside Cooperage - the only working cooperage in the UK. Your Package New search Departs at 13:45. Samples: A very nice collection of whiskies to try. #MACALLAN WHISKEY TOUR DRIVERS#However, if you are a driver, the drivers pack will set you back another £8.95, a little disappointing (so make sure to walk or take a taxi here if you need transportation and are traveling alone like me). ![]() Highlander Inn whisky tasting (One whisky flight per person) 3:00pm 4:30pm. Speyside is arguably the driest and warmest part of Scotland and the fertile farmlands in and around the region are ideal for growing barley, which when combined with soft local water tumbling down off the mountains, produces some of Scotland's best-loved malt whiskies. Cost: The Six Pillars Tour cost £15 and includes a tasting. Departure 6:30am from Edinburgh (Later if you are located near our tour location or we can adjust tour times if required) Glenlivet 10:00am-11:15pm. ![]() Speyside is whisky heaven! By far the largest (by number of distilleries) and arguably the most famous of Scotland's whisky regions, this breathtaking area sits in a fertile valley of rivers and secluded glens and is home to over half of Scotland's distilleries. ![]()
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