SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE RETURNS WITH DISTILLED EVENT 

After a record-breaking year at the Spirit of Speyside Festival, the celebrations continue as tickets go on sale for the 10^th anniversary of Distilled, the popular two-day spirits and craft beer event.

Following a one-year hiatus while Elgin Town Hall undergoes major refurbishment, Distilled returns on Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th September 2026 at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre at UHI Moray in Elgin, bringing together more than 20 drink producers from across Speyside.

While whisky remains a major attraction in the area, Distilled is about much more than Scotland’s national drink.  The event shines a spotlight on Speyside’s vibrant community of craft producers, allowing visitors to discover everything from whisky and gin to beer and other premium spirits, all under one roof.

Three sessions are available, starting on Friday evening at 6pm, followed by two sessions on the Saturday at 11am and 4pm.  Attendance is limited to just 150 visitors per session, and organisers expect tickets to sell out quickly.

Speyside brands confirmed include The Glenlivet, Aberlour, Gordon & MacPhail, Strathisla, Benriach, The GlenAllachie and Cardhu.

Visitors will be able to choose from 3 passes for each session with the line-up still being finalised.  A Discovery Pass gives access to the event where you can sample from each stand at your own pace.

The Masterclass Pass includes two exclusive 45-minute Masterclasses.  Confirmed brands so far include Glen Moray, Elixir Distillers and Speyburn.  If you prefer a more laid-back experience guests can opt for the Premium Pass with access to a chill-out area and two exclusive pours from Speyside brands.

Henry Angus, Chairman of the festivals, said: “It’s wonderful to be back with Distilled after a break last year.  While the venue has changed, the enthusiasm from Speyside producers remains as strong as ever.

“Distilled creates a fantastic opportunity for visitors to have the chance to meet the people behind the brands, sample fantastic products and experience the incredible diversity of drinks production across the region.”

TICKET INFORMATION –

Tickets for Distilled 2026 go on sale from 12pm on Friday 26th June with an Early Bird special discounted price for Friday evening of £35 for the Discovery Pass until 24^th July.  After that, tickets will go on sale at £40.  All tickets include a Glencairn Crystal glass with a lanyard.

There will only be 25 Premium Passes available at £60, which gives access to the Premium Lounge where there will be exclusive pours during each session.  A limited number of Early Bird tickets will be available on Friday evening at £55, subject to availability.

Again, to make it very exclusive, there will only be 25 Masterclass Passes at £70 and includes a deeper insight into the drams and heritage behind the brands.  Again, a limited number of Early Bird tickets will be available at £65, subject to availability.

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Spirit of Speyside: Distilled

The team behind the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival brings another fantastic event to the sampling table – Spirit of Speyside: Distilled. Where the world’s best whisky distillers unite under one roof on their own doorstep. At the festival, Speyside’s whisky distillers are accompanied by award-winning brewers, gin crafters and there will be lots of local food on offer.

Spirit of Speyside

Spirit of Speyside organises some of the world’s premier whisky events, welcoming visitors to the beauty of Speyside from across the globe each year. The organisation is responsible for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year with hundreds of events incorporating the Whisky School and Whisky Awards. The same team also hosts Spirit of Speyside: Distilled, exclusively for whisky distillers.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

First launched in 1999, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival’s annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has developed into one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world. This year it will celebrate its 27^th anniversary with a programme of around 500+ whisky-inspired events over 6 days.  The Festival is a true mecca for the curious beginner and the whisky connoisseur alike. Festival events take place throughout Speyside, the biggest whisky-producing region in Scotland, located in the Moray area in the north-east of the country between Aberdeen and Inverness. Over the years, the Festival has developed close links with many Speyside businesses and communities who help to fund the festival. It is a true team effort to deliver an ever-improving range of events and services to make the six days of the festival a truly unforgettable experience.