Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

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The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is held annually, normally over the first weekend of May. The festival celebrates malt whisky with a series of whisky inspired events across Speyside, Scotland. It started in 2000. [1]

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In 2006 the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Ltd, a not for profit company, limited by guarantee, was incorporated to run the festival.[ citation needed ] The festival was held virtually in 2021. [2]

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References

  1. Anderson, Deborah (24 April 2021). "Whisky festival comes of age with virtual festival for second year running". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. Smith, Kenny (26 April 2021). "Time's running out to get online whisky festival tickets". Scottish Field. Retrieved 27 April 2021.