What is a good town to use as a base to explore the Speyside region of Scotland

While you could base yourself an hour west in lively Inverness, to really immerse yourself in Speyside, choose one of the central towns, such as Aberlour, Dufftown, or Rothes, which are surrounded by distilleries. Rothes, a workaday town set on the River Spey, has a residential feel.

1. How do you get around Speyside?
2. Where is the Speyside region of Scotland?
3. How many distilleries are on the Whisky trail?
4. Where are the whiskey distilleries in Scotland?
5. What is the difference between Islay and Speyside?
6. What is the best Speyside Scotch?
7. Is Glenmorangie A Speyside Whisky?
8. What are the 5 regions of scotch?
9. What is the best distillery tour in Scotland?
10. Which Speyside distilleries are open?
11. Where is the Whiskey Trail in Kentucky?

How do you get around Speyside?

Travel Around Speyside

1. Taxis. Central Speyside. ...
2. Private Hire. Relax and let one of our local private hire companies guide you around. ...
3. Bus. The Whisky Trail with Stagecoach Bus extends their normal service during the Festival, making sure you can get around more easily. ...
4. Rail. ...
5. Festival Map.

Where is the Speyside region of Scotland?

Speyside Scotch Whisky

The region of Speyside is located in the northeast of Scotland surrounding the River Spey; it's a sub-region to the neighbouring Highlands because of the high density of distilleries in the area.

How many distilleries are on the Whisky trail?

Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail. Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail is the only trail of its kind in the world. Set in the heart of stunning Speyside, this trail takes in seven world-famous working distilleries, one historic distillery and the fascinating Speyside Cooperage.

Where are the whiskey distilleries in Scotland?

Whisky Distilleries in Scotland

• The Macallan, Speyside.
• Glenfiddich, Speyside.
• Laphroaig, Islay.
• Lagavulin, Islay.
• Glenkinchie, Lowland.
• Auchentoshan, Lowland.
• Highland Park, Highland.
• Old Pulteney, Highland.

What is the difference between Islay and Speyside?

Islay: The tiny island of Islay is nicknamed “Whisky Island,” due to its concentration of eight producing distilleries. ... Speyside is known for producing sweet whiskies, with mellow notes and fruity flavors. Among the several acclaimed distilleries are Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet and The Macallan.

What is the best Speyside Scotch?

Best Speyside Whiskies

Is Glenmorangie A Speyside Whisky?

Glenmorangie is categorised as a Highland distillery and boasts the tallest stills in Scotland. It is available in Original, 18-, and 25-year-old bottlings, special cask bottlings, cask finishes, extra matured bottlings, and a range of special edition bottlings.
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Glenmorangie distillery.

What are the 5 regions of scotch?

There are five Scotch Whisky regions - Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each offers a different perspective on Scotch Whisky. The most densely populated Whisky region in the world, famous for fertile glens and, of course, the River Spey.

What is the best distillery tour in Scotland?

Here are our pick of seven of the best distillery tours in Scotland:

• Auchentoshan, lowlands.
• Edradour, Highlands.
• Springbank, Campbeltown.
• Benromach, Speyside.
• Ardbeg, Islay.
• Laphroaig, Islay.

Which Speyside distilleries are open?

Among the distilleries opening their doors once again are Glenlivet, Glen Moray in Elgin and Glen Grant in Rothes. All the sites are part of the historic Malt Whisky Trail, which feature some of the world's most recognisable brands.

Where is the Whiskey Trail in Kentucky?

As of 2019, the destinations on the main Bourbon Trail are: Angel's Envy Distillery in Louisville. Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown. Bulleit Distilling Co.