Strathmill
Originally a flour mill in Keith converted to distilling in 1891, Strathmill is another of Speyside's anonymous workhorses — a Diageo distillery that produces malt almost exclusively for the J&B blend. The few official bottlings that exist reveal a nutty, slightly oily Speyside malt with more character than its obscurity suggests. Strathmill is virtually impossible to visit and rarely discussed, but independent bottlings from Cadenhead's and Signatory occasionally appear and offer genuine discovery value.
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Other speyside distilleries
Glenfiddich
The world’s best-selling single malt, Glenfiddich is where most people’s Scotch journey begins. Founded by William Grant and still family-owned, it remains one of the few distilleries to bottle its own spirit on-site.
The Macallan
The most valuable single malt brand in the world. Famous for sherry-cask maturation and, increasingly, for price inflation. The architecturally-stunning visitor centre is worth a visit on its own merits.
The Glenlivet
The first legal distillery in the parish under the 1823 Excise Act, and one of the largest single malt brands in the world. Glenlivet sits at the centre of Speyside both geographically and historically.