Over 1000 whisky lovers turn out for Spirit of Speyside: Distilled 2023

By Ewan Malcolm

Published: 17:30, 05 September 2023

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OVER 1000 whisky lovers attended 2023's instalment of the Spirit of Speyside: Distilled festival at Elgin Town Hall over the weekend.

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Juliette Buchan, Callum Buchan and Calum McWilliam of Against the Grain. ..Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Jo Thomson (left) and Natalie Miele of Gordon Castle Gin...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Davie King and Brenda Henderson of Glenallachie Distillery...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The Benromach Distillery pairing of Elizabeth Goddard (left) and Susan Colville...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Emma McCallum mixes a drink on the Red Door Gin stand. ..Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Keith Christie (left) and Brian Weir of Glenfiddich...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Kaye Langwenya of Caorunn Gin...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The Dram Queen, Ann Miller. ..Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Chairman George McNeil and coordinator Angela McOwan...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Whisky lovers gather around the Glenlivet Distillery stand...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The event took place in Elgin's Town Hall...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

A good crowd turnout out to the opening night on Friday...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Guests enjoy the taste of some of Speyside's finest whisky...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

A good night out for many on Friday evening...Spirit of Speyside present Distilled at Elgin at Elgin Town Hall. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

The annual event, which was held on September 1 and September 2, united Speyside's best whisky distillers under one roof for a weekend celebrating the flavour of the region.

Best-selling brands were in attendance over both days alongside small, craft food and drink producers and VIP tickets, new to this year's event, gave some enthusiasts exclusive access to VIP only events.

George McNeil, Chairman of Spirit of Speyside, said: “This year’s Distilled festival was a great success, with so many of our distilleries and breweries taking part in the festivities and over 1000 visitors joining us for a fantastic weekend of discovery.

"We were so pleased to welcome back locals and visitors alike to sample the best of what Speyside has to offer, not only in terms of whisky but also gin, beer and the delicious local food from across the region.

"Distilled has been a great opportunity for makers and visitors to gather under one roof, in the heart of our community. We’re already looking forward to next year."

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