Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2026
Scotland's whisky heartland opens its distillery doors.
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2026
Scotland's whisky heartland opens its distillery doors.
Over 500 events across Speyside's legendary distilleries — from Macallan to Glenfiddich. Behind-the-scenes access, rare cask tastings, and Highland hospitality make this the world's most immersive whisky experience.
Why it matters
Unparalleled access to the world's greatest concentration of single malt distilleries.
- Where: Speyside, Scotland
- Dates: 2026-04-30 – 2026-05-04
- Category: wine-spirits
- Region: Europe
- Ideal trip length: 4–5 nights
- Status: confirmed
- Best for: Whisky enthusiasts, Scottish adventurers
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Where to stay
- The Craigellachie Hotel
- Macallan Estate
Where to eat
- The Copper Dog
- The Mash Tun
Published by Peters Signature Travel.