Spirit of Speyside 2008 

A Fabulous Five days packed with Whisky Music, Food and Fun at venues throughout Speyside. 200 Events to entertain and enthral whisky lovers, their friends and family

Finals of 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards

Thursday May 1st in the Filling Store at Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes at 18.15.

Enjoy six superb Speyside Malt Whiskies and pick the winners of the 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards - the only Malt Whisky competition that embraces the decisions of public opinion.

• Only £7.50
• Enter the prize draw to win a 70cl bottle of the unique 2008 Spirit of Speyside Blended Malt Whisky signed by Master Blender and retired Distillery Manager Ed Dodson

Categories:

• 12 years old and under
• 13 to 20 years old
• 21 years old +

Winners to be announced at the end of the Opening Dinner. Read more...

Magnificent Opening Dinner with Dancing

Thursday May 1st at Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes at 19.30 Guest of Honour the First Minister, The Right Hon Alex Salmond MSP, who will give the keynote speech.

• Scottish theme with Three Course Dinner
• Menu based on the dishes created by Addy Daggert winning chef of the 2008 Spirit of Speyside Chef Competition
• Dancing to Local Ceilidh Band, Full Spate

This event is currently sold out but some tickets may become available. To register your interest for a ticket click here

Only *£9.50 – Don’t miss it on Monday May 5th

Awards Luncheon at the Robbie Dhu Centre, Glenfiddich Distillery at 12.00 noon

• Mingle with the experts including Dave Broom and Martine Nouet
• Complimentary dram from Glenfiddich on arrival
• Savour the 3 winning whiskies from the Awards competition
• Enjoy a musical interlude from Robin Laing, whisky’s own Ballardier
• Superb lunch

*limited availability

Become a Friend of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

Become a friend of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival for only £10 per year.

The original Friends' introductory offer has sold out due to unprecedented demand. However we are delighted to make an alternative introductory offer for the 2008 Festival with total savings of £13 on two special events:

• A ticket to the Finals of the 2008 Whisky Awards on Thursday May 1st for only £5
• A ticket to the Awards Luncheon on Monday May 5th for only £9

So, become a Friend of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival for only £10 per year and, once registered, enjoy these benefits.