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Distilleries in Speyside

Speyside holds the densest concentration of malt whisky distilleries anywhere in the world. Clustered around the River Spey in Moray, it is the spiritual home of Scotch single malt and the heart of the UK's whisky-tourism economy.

Estimated 50+ distilleries in the region · 7 featured below

  • The world's highest density of malt whisky distilleries
  • Home of Glenfiddich, The Macallan, The Glenlivet and The Balvenie
  • The Malt Whisky Trail — a dedicated distillery touring route
  • The Spirit of Speyside festival each spring

Distilleries to know

  • Glenfiddich

    Dufftown

    WhiskyTours
  • The Macallan

    Craigellachie

    WhiskyTours

    Landmark architect-designed visitor centre

  • The Glenlivet

    Ballindalloch

    WhiskyTours
  • Aberlour

    Aberlour

    WhiskyTours
  • The Balvenie

    Dufftown

    WhiskyTours
  • Glenfarclas

    Ballindalloch

    WhiskyTours
  • Cardhu

    Knockando

    WhiskyTours

Featured selection — not a complete list. Details change; confirm tours and opening times with each distillery before visiting.

Distillery tour guides in Speyside

Visiting & tours

Speyside is built for whisky tourism. Most flagship distilleries run paid tastings and tours, and the Malt Whisky Trail links the best-known sites into a single driving route — book ahead in peak summer and during the Spirit of Speyside festival.

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