Tickets for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival go on sale this Friday, 27th January.
Taking place from 26th April to 1st May, there are over 500 events planned for this year’s festival, which has become one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world, bringing thousands of visitors to Speyside each year since its creation in 1999.
From distilleries to village halls, to local whisky bars, historic castles and the great outdoors, these events will take place throughout the scenic region of Speyside – the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland – located in the Moray area in the north-east of the country.
Supported by Speyside businesses, communities, members and locals, the festival’s partners include Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Festival Ambassadors of the Year 2022, Steph and Lauren Murray at the Dowans Hotel, as well as some of whisky’s most distinguished brands, like The Glenlivet, Diageo, Craigellachie, Benromach, and newcomer to the festival, Speyburn, which will mark its distillery’s 125th Anniversary by opening its doors to the public for the first time.
Other festival highlights will include Balvenie’s ‘Raise A Barrel’ morning, hosted by expert cooper Ian McDonald; the ‘Tamnavulin Discovery Tour’ with distillery manager Leon; the Keith & Dufftown railway ‘Dram Tram’, a two-hour evening return train journey from Dufftown, sampling five whiskies associated with the railway’s original stations Dufftown, Drummuir, Auchindachy, Earlsmill, and Keith; and ‘19 Holes with Glenfarclas’, an exclusive opportunity to play 18 holes of golf at the Elgin Golf Club Championship Course with Glenfarclas manager Callum Fraser, followed by a tasting in the clubhouse.
Festival chairman George McNeil said: “Whether you’re a dram expert or just entering the world of whisky for the first time, we will be delighted to welcome you to Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival in spring.
“Taking place across Elgin, to Kingussie, to Forres, our comprehensive programme of events brings the journey of Scottish whisky to life for visitors, creating truly world-class and unforgettable experiences set among spectacular scenery.
“Our visitors travel from as many as 35 different countries, bringing everyone together over a shared passion and interest for whisky. I can think of no better antidote to the various challenges of the past few years.”
Tickets for the festival’s top events will be available at the time of launch on 27th January, with previews beginning today (25th January). Visitors are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment and ensure their spot in popular and exclusive activities.
For more information, visit https://www.spiritofspeyside.com
