How many whisky distilleries are there in Speyside?

How many whisky distilleries are there in Speyside?

50 distilleries
Playing host to more than 50 distilleries in Scotland, Speyside has the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers compared to every other whisky producing region.

What is the difference between Speyside and Highland?

The Highland region is by far Scotland’s largest, but is only responsible for a quarter of the country’s malt whisky production. Speyside actually falls within the borders of the Highland region, but despite its small size it takes the lion’s share, being responsible for two-thirds of all Scotch malt whisky.

Which part of Scotland has the best whiskey?

Speyside Scotch Whisky It’s home to the highest number of distilleries in Scotland, with well over 60 at present. Speyside is known for its wide range of whiskies displaying different characters, famously for sweet single malts with either very little peat or no peat present at all.

Where is the best whiskey in Scotland?

The best whisky distilleries in Scotland

• Talisker. Talisker has a fine setting beside a west Skye sea loch, giving an unusual salty tang to the distillery’s 25 (and newly released) 34 year-old whiskies.
• Lagavulin. The distillery opened officially here in 1816, but whisky was made around these parts even earlier.
• Laphroaig.

Where are the most distilleries in Scotland?

Speyside
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. It’s home to the highest number of distilleries in Scotland, with well over 60 at present.

How long does Johnnie Walker experience take?

While it may not rival the nearby Scotch Whisky Experience (or Disneyland) for rides, there’s plenty of fun and experiential surprises for whisky lovers of all knowledge levels. For value you can’t beat the immersive Journey of Flavour tour (£25, 90 minutes), the site’s main offering.

What is the best whisky in Scotland?

The Best Brands of Scotch to Sip On This Season

• Arran Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
• Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky.
• Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch.
• Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
• Chivas Regal 12 Year.
• Lagavulin 16 Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
• Dewar’s 15 Year.