Whisky Trail

More than half Scotland's distilleries are close to the River Spey in Moray and the best of these are linked together in Scotland's unique Malt Whisky Trail. A journey here is to gain insight into the traditions and skills of this most rural of Scotland's industries, and to discover the many delights of Speyside.

Thoroughly Scottish ingredients - the meltwater from the high snows of the granite hills, peat from the moorlands and the sunshine from Moray Coast barley - all play their part in the complex character of each malt whisky..... which is why learning about them is fascinating and fun. With seven distilleries on the trail, plus the traditional skills of the or barrel maker at the Speyside Cooperage in Craigellachie, enjoying a distillery visit, tour and tasting is an essential ingredient of your Grampian holiday or short break experience.