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Spirit of Speyside 2025: Murray McDavid’s Unmissable Whisky Events
Whisky lovers, rejoice! The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is back from 30 April – 5 May 2025, and Murray McDavid has an incredible line-up of events for you to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or beginning your journey, there’s something for everyone. From exciting new events to reimagined favourites and our much-loved classic experiences, this year promises to be truly special.
Dallas Dhu Distillery, The Revival
A historic distillery returns to life! Be among the first to explore Dallas Dhu’s revival, from behind-the-scenes tours to rare whisky tastings and grand celebrations.
A New Era: The Dallas Dhu Distillery Tour
For the first time in years, step inside Dallas Dhu Distillery, explore its Victorian whisky-making equipment, and enjoy a dram of its New Era whisky.
Dallas Dhu Distillery: The Director’s Tour
Join Edward Odim for an intimate behind-the-scenes tour of Dallas Dhu’s revival, with rare drams and insights into the distillery’s future.
Dallas Dhu Distillery: Drams from the Archives
Sample five historic Dallas Dhu whiskies from the 1970s and 80s in this exceptional tasting, exploring the distillery’s fascinating past.
This event has been shortlisted for the best new event for Spirit of Speyside 2025.
Dallas Dhu Distillery Open Day
A free-entry festival day celebrating the revival of Dallas Dhu Distillery! Enjoy cooperage demos, whisky displays, Highland games, live music, bird of prey experiences, food vendors, kids’ activities, and more.
Exciting New Events – A First for 2025!
Experience our brand-new whisky adventures, from exclusive film screenings to artistic whisky experiences and unforgettable festival firsts.
Exclusive: ‘Independent Spirits’ Film Screening at Dallas Dhu Distillery
Watch an episode of the brand-new Independent Spirits docu-series inside the atmospheric Dallas Dhu Distillery, followed by a tasting of three exceptional whiskies.
‘Whisky & Waves’ Paint & Sip at Findhorn Beach
A fantastic whisky and art events! Create a seascape painting with Jan Grigg, all while enjoying drams by the sea.
Hair of the Dog Walk in Findhorn
After a week of whisky indulgence, refresh with a scenic beach walk and a picnic at Findhorn Beach Huts, the perfect festival wind-down!
Evolved Experiences – A Fresh Take on Old Favourites
We’re elevating our fan-favourites with new locations, exclusive whisky selections, and unique hands-on experiences.
Benchmark: Bottle your own Whisky Direct from the Cask
This year, our bottle-your-own event moves to our Craft Bottling Hall at Dandaleith, where you’ll sample whiskies direct from the cask and hand-fill your own bespoke bottle to take home.
Mission Gold: Bottle your own Whisky Direct from the Cask
Join Dean Jode in our Coleburn Whisky Warehouse to sample a selection of whiskies direct from the cask then hand-fill your own bottle of rare Mission Gold whisky, aged over 25 years.
Dram & Dine with the Murray McDavid Team at Dallas Dhu House
An unforgettable evening of Scottish hospitality in the grand Dallas Dhu House, where a three-course meal is perfectly paired with Murray McDavid drams. Enjoy great food, whisky, and lively conversation in a classic Scottish setting.
Build your own Whisky Cask at Dallas Dhu Distillery’s Cooper’s Workshop
Experience the art of Coopering at Dallas Dhu Distillery, where our expert Cooper, Jason Taylor, will guide you in crafting a cask, followed by a whisky tasting.
Blend Your Own Whisky to Capture the Spirit of Dallas Dhu Distillery
Test your blending skills! Using Speyside malts, you’ll try to create a blend that captures the vintage flavours of the long lost Dallas Dhu Distillery spirit. Under expert guidance of Dean Jode, Head of Whisky Creation at Murray McDavid, you’ll craft a unique 20cl bottle to take home.
Our Classic Events – Timeless Whisky Adventures
Relive our most beloved whisky experiences, from starlit drams in the Speyside hills to seaside picnics.
Art of Maturation Tour at our Coleburn Whisky Warehouse
Step into history with a guided whisky tasting tour through our traditional Victorian dunnage warehouses at Coleburn Distillery. Learn about the Art of Maturation and experience first-hand how our unique collection of over 90 different distillery spirits and 120 different cask types shapes our exceptional Scotch whiskies.
Drams Under the Stars at The Old Bothy
Join us for a rugged whisky adventure in the Speyside hills at the ruins of an old illicit whisky-making haven. Enjoy drams under a starlit sky, live music, and a bonfire atmosphere. Whether you just come along for the evening, bring your motorhome or opt for wild camping, this is a magical whisky experience you won’t forget.
Lunchtime Whisky Picnic at our Findhorn Beach Huts
Savour a delightful beachside picnic at our Findhorn Beach huts with three exceptional drams. Enjoy fresh food, stunning coastal views, and a chance to spot wildlife while sipping on fine whisky.
Wildlife Whisky Walk
Join Edward Odim, our Chairman and former BBC Natural History Producer, for a nature-infused whisky walk through the Sanquhar Forest. Discover Speyside’s wildlife while enjoying expertly selected Murray McDavid drams along the way.
Drams from the Cask with Head of Whisky Creation, Dean Jode
Explore the magic of cask whisky maturation with Dean Jode, as he taps into some of our finest casks at Coleburn Whisky Warehouse. Taste rare, carefully aged whiskies and gain insight into our innovative maturation techniques.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Whisky Celebration!
This year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival promises to be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before. Whether you’re joining us for classic favourites, reimagined experiences, or brand-new adventures, Murray McDavid invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of whisky, history, and community. We can’t wait to raise a dram with you!
Book your tickets here from 3 February 2025 and be part of the whisky events of the year!