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PICTURES: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival off to a great start


By Chris Saunderson

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THE 25th anniversary Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is in full flow.

Rachel Walters, Director of Operations at The Macallan, drinks from the quaich to offically open the festival. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Rachel Walters, Director of Operations at The Macallan, drinks from the quaich to offically open the festival. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor

Following Wednesday night’s successful opening dinner at The Macallan distillery, attended by more than 400 people, hundreds of tastings, tours and special events will take place between now and Monday, May 6.

Chairman George McNeil with his wife, Laura McNeil. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Chairman George McNeil with his wife, Laura McNeil. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor

You can find out more about the full programmes at www.spiritofspeyside.com

Vice Chair, Sarah Burgess and Celebrity Chef, Tony Singh. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Vice Chair, Sarah Burgess and Celebrity Chef, Tony Singh. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor

Here are some more pictures from the opening dinner, as taken by our photographer Beth Taylor.

Master of Ceremony, Robert Lovie. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Master of Ceremony, Robert Lovie. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor

Let’s raise a toast to another successful whisky festival.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Chairman, George McNeil, drinks from the quaich to offically open the festival. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Chairman, George McNeil, drinks from the quaich to offically open the festival. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Emily Stokes, Chief Executive Officer at Mikeysline. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Emily Stokes, Chief Executive Officer at Mikeysline. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Pipe Major Richard Anderson pipes in the top table. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Pipe Major Richard Anderson pipes in the top table. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Pipe Major Richard Anderson. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
Pipe Major Richard Anderson. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Opening Dinner 2024 held at The Macallan Distillery Estate. Picture: Beth Taylor
A golden smile from Laura McNeil.Picture: Beth Taylor
A golden smile from Laura McNeil.Picture: Beth Taylor
The Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire Andrew Simpson read out a message from King Charles III.Picture: Beth Taylor
The Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire Andrew Simpson read out a message from King Charles III.Picture: Beth Taylor

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