A Day at The Distillery

Visiting The Glenlivet distillery during Speyside whisky festival is quite an experience. Tasting the spirit and seeing photographs of the landscape beforehand, you build up your own picture: remote warehouses nestling into the surrounding hillside, the unmistakable smell of malt, the hum of the mash tun. All of which is true, but in reality there’s so much more – the welcoming hospitality, the sense of history, slick modern industry.

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has been drawing whisky fans from around the world to the distilleries of the Scottish highlands since 1999. Over six days, whisky-themed events take place across the region encouraging visitors to celebrate Scotland’s national drink in a variety of fun and informative ways.

The Glenlivet has been involved with the Spirit of Speyside Festival since its inception, and the sense of celebration at the distillery is palpable. The place is buzzing as visitors enjoy live music, whisky tastings, demonstrations and tours laid on specially. Key members of the distillery team mingle with visitors, happily sharing stories and whisky wisdom. The festival is a wonderful opportunity to get to the heart of the single malt that started it all.

Discover how Spirit of Speyside Festival is celebrated at The Glenlivet