Explore Speyside’s Whisky History: A Spirited Journey Through Scotland’s Distilling Heartland

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Whisky history comes to life in this tutored tasting experience which includes 6 samples from key moments in Speyside’s story. This tutored tasting features the struggles of illicit distillers and smugglers during the 1700's and early 1800's who overcame adversity to distil the water of life despite the best endeavours of the authorities.

Ann discusses the impact of the Excise Act 1823 which permitted legal distillation for the first time in what is now Speyside as well as the arrival of the railways in the mid-19th century which transformed the distillation of single malt in Speyside. She concludes by outlining some recent developments as Speyside's whisky industry continues to adapt.

Important to Know

• The Dram Queen’s Scotch whisky experiences include entertaining and informative tutored tastings but do not include a distillery tour. They do include 6 tasting samples of Scotch whisky.
• Miniature bottles are available for designated drivers, into which they may decant any whiskies from the tasting to take away.
• UK licensing laws mean it is not possible to permit children under the age of 18 years to participate in any of these experiences.
• Smoking or vaping is not permitted on the premises or during any of the experiences.

Meeting Point

The Dram Queen