Elgin Town Braces for Spirit of Speyside: Distilled 2023
The small town of Elgin will come to life this weekend as the Spirit of Speyside: Distilled festival brews into the city. The annual event showcases the best of Speyside’s whisky distilleries and craft.
According to organizers of the festival, the event will run the weekend of September 1 – 2 and will host three main events. Whisky brands, the town, and visitors will converge at the Elgin Townhall for two days of flavors and tasting. Besides the large display of best-selling spirits, there will be small producers, craft food, and drink producers.
Novelty at the Spirit of Speyside Festival
In addition, tickets for each session will be available in a standard format or a VIP voucher. The standard entrance of £25 will allow access to the general session events, which include a tasting of flavors, crafts, and cuisine. The ticket provides full access to the session purchased alongside ” a Glencairn Crystal nosing and tasting glass, a lanyard, and eight taster samples.”
Furthermore, the VIP ticket is a new addition to this year’s festival and opens at £55. The special session reaches beyond the flavors of Speyside, granting access to its very essence. VIP attendees will enjoy “exclusive mini masterclasses and special pours, as well as a VIP chill out zone.”
Moreover, this year’s VIP experience includes sensational tastings, talks from Speyside experts, and a foodie feast featuring some local favorites. The Chairman of Spirit of Speyside, George McNeil, shared an upbeat outlook on the festival.
“This year’s Distilled festival sees a host of new distilleries, breweries, and local food producers taking part, making for an exciting September weekend in Speyside allowing locals and visitors alike to sample the best our region has to offer.”
According to the Spirit of Speyside website, there are two annual festivals. The first, Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, is held on May 1st – 6th. The current festival, Spirit of Speyside Distilled (Foood and Drink), runs every September.