With just one week to go, the last remaining tickets for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Limited Edition have been released in what will be a packed programme of events celebrating the world-famous Speyside region.
Taking place outside of the usual spring schedule on 3rd to 8th November 2021, in a Limited Edition format to showcase Speyside at its best, this award-winning whisky festival has something for everyone.
As well as plenty of drams to taste and savour, for the food enthusiast there are whisky themed afternoon teas, gourmet dinners and food pairings. And, for gin and cocktails lovers, there are a number of special events.
George McNeil, chairman designate at The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said, “Earlier this year we brought the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival online with guests from 15 countries around the world logging in but nothing beats being together to celebrate the world’s largest malt whisky producing region in this later than normal limited edition festival. With 97 events already sold out, tickets are flying out of the door.
“In true Spirit of Speyside style, we have a first-class range of events lined up. From behind the scenes tours of some of the world’s most iconic distilleries to intimate tastings, pairings and talks with some of the top innovators in the industry. We’re looking forward to welcoming people back to Speyside to join us for a dram and help us celebrate the very best of our iconic whisky making region.”
To view the full programme of events and to purchase tickets, visit the Spirit of Speyside website.
Alwynne Gwilt, the founder and editor of the the Miss Whisky website http://www.misswhisky.com, has joined William Grant & Sons UK as Whisky Specialist for the Ancient Reserves portfolio of whiskies.
Alwynne’s focus will be on some of the most prestigious whiskies in the William Grant & Sons UK portfolio, including The Girvan Patent Still, William Grant & Sons Rare Cask Reserves, Kininvie and the soon-to-be-launched, Ailsa Bay.
Throughout her career Alwynne has been involved with consulting and training in the whisky sector, earning her a place within the ‘Top 10 Women in Whisky’ and was named ‘International Whisky Ambassador of the Year’ at the Spirit of Speyside Festival in 2013.
Alwynne Gwilt said, “I fell in love with whisky during a tasting at Milroy’s whisky shop in Soho back in 2008 and it has been my passion ever since. I am looking forward to working with like-minded people who share the same respect for whisky as I do and my ambition is to encourage more people to gain an appreciation for this fine spirit.”
Jonathan Cornthwaite, Senior Brand Manager for the http://www.williamgrant.com William Grant & Sons UK Esoteric Whisky portfolio said, “At William Grant & Sons UK, whisky is in our DNA, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome Alwynne, with her wealth of unique experience. Alwynne is a great addition to the team and will help drive forward the William Grant & Sons UK Ancient Reserves portfolio.”