Spirit of Speyside 2026 Events

Whisky lovers, rejoice! The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is back from 29 April – 4 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.

A New Era: The Dallas Dhu Distillery Tour →

The picturesque heritage Dallas Dhu Distillery opens its doors to celebrate traditional whisky production, welcoming whisky lovers from around the world.

 

Art of Maturation Tour at OUR Coleburn Whisky Warehouse →

Join Murray McDavid’s warehouse team for an authentic tour of their pristine Victorian warehouses at Coleburn Distillery, with a broad spectrum of delicious drams along the way.

Barrel-UP to the old bothy, hidden in the Glenrinnes Hills →

Pack your sturdy boots and step into the rolling Speyside hills with the Murray McDavid Team for an unforgettable night as they ‘Barrel-up to The Old Bothy’.

Benchmark: Bottle your own Whisky Direct from the Cask →

Join the Murray McDavid Team, at their Dandaleith Craft Bottling Hall in the heart of Speyside, where they will be opening casks and inviting you to bottle your very own single malt whisky!

 

Build your own Whisky Cask at Dallas Dhu Distillery's Cooper's Workshop →

Roll up your sleeves and have a go at building your own whisky cask at the heritage Victorian Dallas Dhu Distillery.

Dallas Dhu Distillery Open Day – The Carnival of the Cask! →

The Dallas Dhu Team is thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable day of celebrating community, culture and whisky at The Carnival of the Cask!

Dallas Dhu Distillery: Drams from the Archives →

We invite you to the winner of ‘Best New Event’ of Spirit of Speyside 2025 – Dallas Dhu Distillery: Drams from the Archives.

Dallas Dhu Distillery: The Director's Tour →

Join the director of Dallas Dhu, Edward Odim, for an unmissable opportunity to learn and discover fascinating insights behind the revival of one of Scotland’s most cherished distilleries.

Dip ‘n’ Sip at Murray McDavid's Findhorn Beach Huts →

Join the Murray McDavid Team at their beach huts in Findhorn for an early morning dip in the chilly sea and be rewarded with a delicious sip of inspired Scotch whisky!

Dram & Dine with the Murray McDavid Team at Dallas Dhu House →

Step inside Dallas Dhu House, the impressive Victorian mansion in Forres, for an enjoyable evening of warm traditional Scottish hospitality with the Murray McDavid Team.

Drams from the Cask at Coleburn Whisky Warehouse →

Join Dean Jode, Head of Whisky Creations at Murray McDavid, for a special tasting from some of his most interesting and enjoyable casks.

Drams with Doig at Dallas Dhu Distillery →

Step back in time, into the heart of Scotch whisky heritage and enjoy ‘Drams with Doig at Dallas Dhu Distillery.’

'Gold and Rare' from the Vaults of The Old Bank in Forres →

Join the Murray McDavid Team at The Old Bank Whisky Shop for a tasting of old and rare drams from their prestigious Mission Gold Series.

Hair of the Dog Walk with Murray McDavid in Findhorn →

Blow away the cobwebs with the Murray McDavid Team by joining them for a dog walk, drams and a sausage roll along the beautiful coastline at Findhorn.

Let's talk Sherry with Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola →

Join whisky expert, Dean Jode, and the Director of Dallas Dhu Distillery as they welcome the owners of Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola to explore the enduring relationship between Sherry and Scotch whisky.

Lunchtime Whisky Picnic at Murray McDavid's Findhorn Beach Huts →

Treat yourself to a delightful lunch and a flight of delicious drams overlooking the Moray Firth with the Murray McDavid Team.

Meats, Beats and Malts at The Old Bothy in the Speyside wilderness →

It’s the final night of the Spirit of Speyside Festival and the Murray McDavid Team are ending it in style at their stone ruined bothy, hidden away in the hills of Glenrinnes.

Mission Gold: Bottle your own whisky from the cask with Murray McDavid →

Dean Jode, Head of Whisky Creations, unlocks the doors to Murray McDavid’s whisky warehouses to invite you in to bottle your very own Mission Gold.

Murray McDavid presents The Spirit of Speyside bottling 2026 →

Join Dean Jode at The Old Bank Whisky Shop for the unveiling of Murray McDavid’s much anticipated single cask bottling for the Spirit of Speyside 2026.

Sherry and Scotch at Dallas Dhu Distillery →

Discover the rich and interesting history behind the relationship between Spanish Sherry and Scotch whisky during a masterclass at Dallas Dhu Distillery.

Snap and Sip: The Dallas Dhu Distillery Photographer’s Tour →

Join Dean Jode, photographer and whisky professional, for a one-off ‘snap and sip’ tour of the picturesque Dallas Dhu Distillery.

The Art AND Maturation at Murray McDavid's Findhorn Beach Huts →

Join Murray McDavid’s Dean Jode for a creative whisky experience on the beach that blends the world of art and whisky!

The Dramming Room at The Old Bank in Forres →

Retreat to the newly opened Dramming Room for a relaxing evening surrounded by walls of whisky, in the company of the hospitable team at The Old Bank, in Forres.

The OSPREY Wildlife Walk Around Findhorn bay→

Join Edward Odim, whisky entrepreneur and former BBC Wildlife Producer, for a walk, in search of Ospreys in the beautiful Findhorn Bay.

The Whisky Bar at Dallas Dhu House →

For one night only, the Dallas Dhu House Whisky Bar opens for service, offering an impressive collection of drams from the Murray McDavid range and pre-1983 whiskies from Dallas Dhu Distillery.

Work inside Murray McDavid's Whisky Warehouse →

Step inside the traditional whisky warehouses at Coleburn Distillery and experience a behind-the-scenes morning shift with the Murray McDavid Team.