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18-653: Glen Moray distillery is a Speyside distillery producing single malt scotch whisky . Situated on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Moray the distillery started production in September 1897. It was sold in 2008 by the Glenmorangie Company Ltd. to La Martiniquaise . Glen Moray started life as West Brewery in Elgin run by Robert Thorne & Sons, and was converted to a distillery with 2 stills in 1897. Following

36-1016: A fire and extensive rebuilding program at their Aberlour Distillery , the company focused on production of Aberlour whisky, allowing the Glen Moray distillery to run down. It was closed in 1910. The distillery was purchased by the owners of the Glenmorangie Distillery, the MacDonald and Muir families at some time during the 1920s. The distillery received 2 additional stills in 1958 and at present has an annual capacity of around 2,000,000 litres. In 2004, MacDonald and Muir families sold Glen Moray distillery and Glenmorangie distillery to LVMH. In 2008, LVMH sold Glen Moray distillery to La Martiniquaise . La Martiniquaise uses part of its production in their blended Whisky Cutty Sark and Label 5 , along with its Starlaw distillery in West Lothian. The distillery

54-739: A song entitled "Speyside" on September 20th, 2024 as the first single to a forthcoming EP. The song's lyrics were inspired by a visit to a visit to Speyside quay, and under the influence of the local spirit. Pernod Ricard In 1975, the companies of Pernod Fils and Ricard, the two largest French aniseed aperitif producers and fierce competitors, merged creating the Pernod Ricard group. In 1988, Pernod Ricard acquired Irish Distillers makers of Jameson Irish whiskeys . In 1989, Pernod Ricard acquired Orlando Wyndham makers of Jacob's Creek . In 1993, Pernod Ricard worked with Cuban companies to create Havana Club . In 1999, Pernod Ricard acquired

72-613: Is a tourism initiative featuring seven working Speyside distilleries including Glen Moray, a historic distillery (Dallas Dhu, now a museum) and the Speyside Cooperage . Glen Moray has won many awards over the years through competitions such as the IWSC, ISC, WWA and others. Glen Moray 1994 Sherry Cask Finish is the Best Scotch Speyside Single Cask Single Malt Category Winner of 21 & over in

90-465: Is a tourism initiative featuring seven working Speyside distilleries, a historic distillery (Dallas Dhu, now a museum) and the Speyside Cooperage . A 2012 BBC article recommends a leisurely tour, taking a day or two at each distillery to appreciate the local "traditions and lore". In 2017, tourism in the Moray Speyside area increased significantly, by 50,000 visitors, primarily because of the appeal of

108-640: Is made here in the approximately 50 distilleries located in this region. According to one source, the top five are The Macallan , Glenfiddich , Aberlour , Glenfarclas and Balvenie . This dry, warm, region is a natural for whisky distillers because it is close to barley farms, contains the River Spey and is close to the Atlantic port of Garmouth . The water in the area is said to have "the lowest level of dissolved minerals" of any area in Scotland, and that may affect

126-587: The Yerevan Brandy Company . In 2001, Pernod Ricard acquired 38% of Seagram's Wines and Spirits business including Chivas Brothers Ltd makers of Chivas Regal and owner of 13 Scotch malt distilleries, 1 grain distillery and 2 gin distilleries. In 2001, Pernod Ricard acquired Jan Becher , makers of Becherovka . In 2005, Pernod Ricard acquired Allied Domecq , makers of Ballantine's . In 2008, Pernod Ricard announced its acquisition of Swedish-based V&S Group , which produces Absolut Vodka , from

144-643: The opposition of a majority of French citizens to blood sports . In 2020, Pernod Ricard ended the association with bullfighting clubs. In 2022, Pernod Ricard acquired the French ready-to-serve cocktail brand, Cockorico. In December 2022, Pernot Ricard announced plans to open a US$ 250 million carbon-neutral whiskey distillery in Marion County, Kentucky in 2025. In 2023, Pernod Ricard decided to resume limited exports of Beefeater Gin and Jameson Irish Whiskey to Russia. After being faced with protests and calls for

162-477: The Glen Livet valley eventually grew into the massive Glenlivet enterprise. Today, the major distilleries in the region are owned by leading international drinks groups including Diageo , LVMH and Pernod Ricard , by family-owned companies including J. & G. Grant and William Grant & Sons and by The Edrington Group (majority-owned by a charitable trust ). Roughly 50 percent of Scotland's whisky

180-569: The Malt Whisky Trail in the region. A Trail rep stated (in summer 2019) that 60% of tourists to Speyside visit at least one distillery. In addition to those on the Trail, some other distilleries also have visitor centres. In addition to those single malts sold under the distilleries' names, brands associated with Speyside include Allt-á-Bhainne, Glen Turner, Lismore, McClelland's Single Malt , and Tlàth. American indie band, Bon Iver , released

198-485: The Scotch Whisky Association estimated in 2019 that whisky tourism in Scotland generates £68.3 million per year. The Association also stated that the industry supported 40,000 jobs and accounted for over £4 billion in exports for Scotland; the specific benefits for Speyside were not provided. The region hosts an annual whisky festival known as "Spirit of Speyside". Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail

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216-581: The Swedish government. In 2013, Pernod Ricard joined leading alcohol producers as part of a producers' commitments to reducing harmful drinking. In December 2018, Elliott Management Corporation purchased a 2.5% stake in Pernod Ricard. According to the Anti-Corrida Alliance , Pernod Ricard was the major funder of bullfighting in France, financing bullfighting clubs and sponsoring corridas despite

234-648: The World Whiskies Awards 2018. Speyside single malt Speyside single malts are single malt Scotch whiskies , distilled in Strathspey , the area around the River Spey in Moray and Badenoch and Strathspey , in northeastern Scotland . The two best-selling single malt whiskies in the world, The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich , come from Speyside. Strathspey has the greatest number of distilleries of any of

252-411: The article concluded that "typically, most Speyside whisky is fruity, sweet, and nutty, featuring notes of apple, honey, vanilla, and spice". In addition to providing jobs and income for barley farmers and distillery employees in the region, whisky production has helped improve tourism. Hotels and others with tourism businesses then benefit. All regions of that produce Scotch Whisky benefit, of course;

270-427: The taste of its whiskies. Another report explains that " quartzite at the source keeps high levels of minerals from mixing with the water". The Visit Scotland website indicates that the region's whiskies have a fruity nature "ranging from ripe pears to sultanas" and some exhibit "sweet, caramel and fruity notes". Another review states that the use of peat is not common here, so many of the whiskies are not "smoky";

288-519: The way that the regions are specified, Speyside is wholly within the Highland region and thus whiskies produced in Speyside may legally be described as coming from either region. Illicit distilleries were common in the 1800s, but eventually, licences became available after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act . George Smith was the first licensee in Speyside, in 1824, and his small operation at Upper Drumin in

306-553: The whisky-producing areas of Scotland. Dufftown alone has six working distilleries with an annual capacity of 40.4 million litres of spirit. Speyside is a "protected region" for Scotch Whisky distilling under UK Government legislation . According to Visit Scotland , this region includes the area between the Highlands to the west, Aberdeenshire in the east and extending south to the Cairngorms National Park . Due to

324-415: Was expanded in 2012 to produce 3,300,000 litres annually from 3 wash stills and 3 spirit stills. 2016 has seen further expansion and development of the site with a growth in production to around 5,500,000 litres annually predicted. The distillery has a visitor centre which offers tours and tastings year-round. Details can be found on the company website here: Distillery Tours Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail

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