2019 Brochure
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SPIRIT OF SPEY SIDE 20th ANNIVERSARY Wednesday 1st May to Monday 6th May 2019 Come and join us in celebrating the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2019! Invererne Road, Forres, Moray IV36 3EB 01309 675 968 Contents 5 Welcome 14 Wi-Fi Hotspots 6 Whisky Awards 2019 16 Event Listings 8 Speyside Sessions 42 Mileage Chart 10 Best New Event 43 Distillery Map 12 Festival Transport 78 Venue Contact Details 13 Information Points 80 Thank You Whisky Festival @spirit_speyside @spirit_speyside Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival www.spiritofspeyside.com All information is correct at the time of going to print. Some events may have been added and some may have sold out. For up to date information and to book tickets visit www.spiritofspeyside.com. The Festival promotes responsible drinking we support visitors to get around this beautiful region. See page 12 for more information on how to travel around Speyside. We thank all the talented photographers whose images have been used in this programme and help us to showcase the Festival and Speyside to its very best. #dram19 3 Welcome Raising a glass to Speyside During our 20th Anniversary Festival, the doors to Speyside’s world-famous distilleries open, inviting visitors from across the globe to meet the makers - the master distillers, brewers and still men - and taste the exquisite single malt whiskies they produce. You are very welcome to come and join us on Speyside from Wednesday 1st May to Monday 6th May for our 20th Festival - the largest event of its kind in the world, unmatched and eagerly anticipated by the curious novice and whisky connoisseur alike. So, whether it is the chance to see behind the scenes during an exclusive distillery tour, enjoy a rare dram whilst listening to first class live music or taking to the hills to travel #dram19 Welcome Raising a glass to Speyside During our 20th Anniversary Festival, the same paths as whisky smugglers in the doors to Speyside’s world-famous days gone by, Spirit of Speyside is the distilleries open, inviting visitors from event in the whisky calendar. across the globe to meet the makers - the master distillers, brewers and still Thank you for coming to join us for men - and taste the exquisite single what, I am sure, will be our best Festival malt whiskies they produce. yet and we very much hope you enjoy your time with us You are very welcome to come and join us on Speyside from Wednesday 1st Slàinte Mhath, May to Monday 6th May for our 20th Festival - the largest event of its kind in the world, unmatched and eagerly anticipated by the curious novice and whisky connoisseur alike. So, whether it is the chance to see behind the scenes during an exclusive distillery tour, enjoy a rare dram whilst listening to first class James Campbell live music or taking to the hills to travel Chairman #dram19 5 Whisky Awards 2019 Whisky Awards 2019 Judging Venues: Wednesday 1st May Glenfiddich, Dufftown, 6:30pm – 8pm Thursday 2nd May The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin, 2.30pm -4pm Friday 3rd May The Stuart Arms, Dufftown, 4.00pm – 6pm Saturday 4th May Aberlour Hotel, Aberlour, 10:30am – 12 noon Forsyths Coopersmiths, Rothes, 2pm – 4pm Tickets £15.00 Sunday 5th May Speyside Distillery The Snug, Aviemore 12pm – 3pm Drop in any time to cast the final vote Tickets £3.00 Eight of Speyside’s finest malts will battle it out in the eagerly anticipated annual contest. An expert judging panel of industry heavyweights have whittled down 45 distillery entries and handed the power to determine the overall winners over to you! Your chance to vote in the 2019 awards Join us at venues across Speyside during the Festival to nose, taste and judge all the shortlisted 2019 entries and vote for your overall favourite! The Finalists 12 Years & Under Benromach 10 years old vs. Cardhu 12 years old 13 - 20 Years Benromach 15 years old vs. Glen Grant 15 years old 21 Years & Over Aultmore 21 years old vs. The Glenlivet 21 years old Non-Age Statement Glen Moray Elgin Classic Cabernet Cask Finish vs. Tamdhu Dalbeallie Dram 6 To purchase tickets visit www.spiritofspeyside.com #dram19 Whisky Awards 2019 Judging Venues: SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE Wednesday 1st May Glenfiddich, Dufftown, 6:30pm – 8pm Thursday 2nd May The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin, 2.30pm -4pm AWARDS Friday 3rd May The Stuart Arms, Dufftown, 4.00pm – 6pm Saturday 4th May Aberlour Hotel, Aberlour, 10:30am – 12 noon The Awards are generously sponsored Forsyths Coopersmiths, Rothes, by Forsyths Coppersmiths, the company 2pm – 4pm responsible for building many of the pot stills in which Speyside malts are Tickets £15.00 distilled. Sunday 5th May The winners will be announced on Speyside Distillery The Snug, Aviemore Sunday 5th May during the Closing 12pm – 3pm Ceilidh, held this year at Glen Moray Drop in any time to cast the final vote Distillery. Join us for great music, dancing and celebrate the Festival as it comes to Tickets £3.00 a close! Eight of Speyside’s finest malts will battle it out in the eagerly anticipated annual contest. An expert judging panel of industry heavyweights have whittled down 45 distillery entries and handed the power to determine the overall winners over to you! Your chance to vote in the 2019 awards Join us at venues across Speyside during the Festival to nose, taste and judge all the shortlisted 2019 entries and vote for your overall favourite! The Finalists 12 Years & Under Benromach 10 years old vs. Cardhu 12 years old 13 - 20 Years Benromach 15 years old vs. Glen Grant 15 years old 21 Years & Over Aultmore 21 years old vs. The Glenlivet 21 years old Non-Age Statement Glen Moray Elgin Classic Cabernet Cask Finish vs. Tamdhu Dalbeallie Dram To purchase tickets visit www.spiritofspeyside.com #dram19 7 Spirit of Speyside Sessions The Trad Project , Ceilidh on the Train Each year, the Spirit of Speyside Sessions bring together music and malt - a perfect pairing. From internationally acclaimed Scottish folk-rock bands to much loved promising young local musicians - choose your dram and then - dance! Photo © Foresight Foto ???????????????????????????? 8 To purchase tickets visit www.spiritofspeyside.com SELL YOUR WHISKY NOW! SELL YOUR WHISKY NOW! MONTHLY AUCTIONS MONTHLYMONTHLY AUCTIONS RECORD PRICES ACHIEVED SELLRECORDTO YOUR BUY PRICES WHISKYAND ACHIEVED SELL NOW! 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Craigellachie Tennis Court Car Park, Sean Murphy has the enviable task of attending all An afternoon of education and exploration, Craigellachie shortlisted events. What we don’t envy, however, is taking on the role of Master Blender, creating 1.00pm – 4.00pm the decision of having to crown one the winner at your own concoction with all your favourite Explore whisky country in a new way on a our Whisky Awards Ceilidh on Sunday 5th May aromas and flavours. At the end of the day small group trail run followed by a whisky at Glen Moray Distillery. Join us for an evening of you’ll leave with a 500ml bottle of blended tasting beside the River Spey, curated by Dave dancing, drams and celebrations. whisky that you can call your own, complete Craig. with a record of your recipe. RunSpeyside will take you on a guided trail Sold Out running tour through “The Heart of Speyside” Tamdhu’s From Spain to Speyside: Starting at the Telford Bridge in Craigellachie Journey of the Sherry Cask then running alongside the River Spey and Thursday 2nd May joining the Speyside Way to run to Aberlour. 11.30am – 4.30pm The route then discovers hidden corners of Aberlour, passing distilleries and local Follow the story of the Tamdhu Sherry Cask landmarks along the way. at this VIP Spanish inspired lunch and whisky £42.00 tasting event. Hosted by Distillery Manager Sandy McIntyre (Distillery Manager of the Year, Scotland - Icons of Whisky), Brand Ambassador Gordon Tomintoul Fireside Sessions Dundas and Narciso Fernández, MD of Tevasa Thursday 2nd May & Sun 5th May Cooperage in Jerez, Spain. Tomintoul Distillery, Tomintoul Guests will then take part in a VIP tour 7.30pm – 9.30pm & 8.00pm – 10.00pm of Tamdhu Distillery, Warehouses and Cooperage where they will have the unique An intimate tasting featuring a different opportunity to take part in building a cask perspective of the Tomintoul Distillery. Join themselves in Tamdhu’s Cooperage. Tomintoul’s Global Brand Ambassador on the banks of the river Avon for an evening of £400 sharing drams and stories by the fire featuring some decadent pairings of Tomintoul Rare Finds with The Station Hotel with a fine cigar (optional) and Toasted and Blair Bowman Marshmallows Friday 4th May Station Hotel, Rothes £30.00 1.00pm – 5.00pm Join Blair Bowman, founder of World Whisky Day at The Station Hotel and the award- wining Glen Garioch Distillery for an event with a difference.