The Speyside distillery
57°4′12″N 3°59′18″W / 57.07000°N 3.98833°W
The Speyside is a scotch whisky distillery near the hamlet of Drumguish in the Speyside region of Scotland, close to the village of Kingussie.
Ethos and origins
Founded in 1990 by George Christie, the Speyside is one of the younger distilleries in Scotland. Despite being scotch whisky neophytes, this distillery prides itself on old-fashioned methods and sacrificing production numbers for quality.
Two pot stills of traditional shape were installed. And because massive production was never one of George's objectives, they are some of the smallest in Scotland. The Glenspey mash tun was the very last fitted by Newmill engineering before they closed down. Though small the distillery can produce 500,000 litres of alcohol per annum. The distillery is the most southern on Speyside and takes its water directly from the river Tromie.[1]
Products
The Speyside distillery offers many varieties of scotch whisky in addition to many other distilled spirits. Their ten-year single malt scotch whisky (can be seen to the right) is no longer produced, having been superseded by twelve and fifteen-year-old malts, whilst an unaged malt called Drumguish is also available. The company additionally produces various blended whiskies, including Glen Hood, Best Seller and Scottish Prince. As an independent bottler it produces cask strength single bottlings under the name Scotts Selection.
