The Finalists 2025

Following the challenging blind tasting of Speyside’s finest malts, our expert judging panel selected eight finalists for the 2025 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards.

The final decision of course, rests with our Festival and international voters who take the opportunity to become involved in the judging process. The judging events will be held at various international locations as well as in Speyside. We encourage all Speyside whisky enthusiasts to become involved in the judging where possible.

The whisky produced on Speyside is among the best in the world – deciding which entries are worthy of making the final is an almost impossible task.

George McNeil
Festival Chairman

12 Years & Under

The Glen Grant 12 YO

The Glen Grant 12 YO

Benromach 10 YO

Benromach 10 YO

13 - 17 Years

Tamdhu 15 YO

Tamdhu 15 YO

Aberlour 15 YO Distillery Exclusive

Aberlour 15 YO Distillery Exclusive

18 Years & Over

Aberlour 18 YO Double Sherry Cask

Aberlour 18 YO Double Sherry Cask

Benromach 21 YO

Benromach 21 YO

Non-Age Statement

Spey Chairman's Choice

Spey Chairman's Choice

Aberlour Triple Cask Matured

Aberlour Triple Cask Matured

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