Speyside

The most densely populated whisky region in Scotland. Around fifty operating distilleries clustered along the River Spey and its tributaries — Aberlour, The Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glen Grant, Mortlach, Cragganmore. Speyside whiskies are typically associated with fruity, sweet, ester-driven profiles; refill bourbon and first-fill sherry are the dominant cask programs. By volume, Speyside accounts for roughly two thirds of Scotch single malt production.