Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail
Eight malt whisky distilleries and a cooperage form the Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland's Speyside.[1] Seven of the eight distilleries are in production and operational, whilst the Dallas Dhu distillery is a historic distillery. The Malt Whisky Trail is a local theme route marketing initiative, established to promote the region's whisky-related cultural heritage and encourage tourism.
Over half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries are in Speyside,[2][3] not all of which are open to the public. The heritage trail consists of the following Speyside single malt distilleries and a cooperage.[1]
- Benromach
- Cardhu
- Dallas Dhu
- Glen Grant
- Glen Moray
- Glenfiddich
- The Glenlivet
- Speyside Cooperage
- Strathisla
A 2012 BBC article recommends a leisurely tour. "Though the distilleries are fairly close together, leisurely travellers may want to dedicate a few days to taking in the distinct traditions and lore at each stop.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Malt Whisky Trail". The Malt Whisky Trail. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Speyside distilleries". www.spiritofspeyside.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "The Malt Whisky Trail in Speyside - Itinerary". VisitScotland. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Exploring Scotland's historic whisky trail".
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Interactive map of Speyside distilleries which are open to the public
- Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival