While scouting for the perfect location to establish his distillery, John Hopkins discovered the Granty Burn - an untouched freshwater stream of astonishing clarity nestled in a tree lined Speyside valley. 

Seeing the abundant salmon and trout, he knew that the exceptionally pure water of this burn, rich in natural fortifying minerals, would produce a remarkably smooth whisky with a refreshing character. Hopkins trusted his intuition and built the Speyburn distillery right there in the glen, using authentic river stones from the bed of the fast-flowing River Spey itself. Over 125 years after its founding, Speyburn remains the only distillery to use the pure, crystal-clear water of the Granty Burn.

Address:

Rothes, Aberlour, Banffshire AB38 7AG

Situated in the picturesque town of Rothes at the heart of the Speyside Whisky Trail. 

Opening Hours:

• Monday- Saturday 10am-4.30pm

Podcast:

In the March 2024 episode we spoke to Lukasz Dynowiak, Global Brand Ambassador at International Beverages. 

Due to his role, Lukasz finds himself in the fortunate position of working with some amazing distilleries including Balblair, Pulteney, Speyburn and Knockdhu and so it will come as no surprise that there was plenty for himself and David to chat about.  Listen as they delve into the history of each distillery with Lukasz explaining what it is that makes each of their malts so distinctive. Lukasz certainly has plenty of great stories to tell, so sit back relax and prepare to be fascinated…

Tours:

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR & TASTING £20

Established in 1897, discover Speyburn Distillery in the heart of Speyside, From our Historic Scotland-listed Drum Maltings to understanding the process of using the pure water source of the Granty Burn, your guide will demonstrate how this tradition has continued and evolved for over 125 years, as Speyburn has established itself as a quintessential Speyside Single Malt Whisky. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of five whiskies encompassing the Speyburn range. All tours are conducted in English.

Duration: 1hr 45mins

THE HOPKINS EXPERIENCE £50

For the whisky enthusiast, take the opportunity to discover some of our older and rarer whiskies. During the tour, you will enjoy a tutored tasting of six drams: The Hopkins Reserve in the warehouse, the 10 Year Old, the 16 Year Old (fully matured in a bourbon cask), the 15 Year Old, the 18 Year Old, and distillery exclusive. Plus, you'll receive a complimentary gift to remember your visit.

Duration: 2hours

MANAGER'S TOUR AND MASTERCLASS £180

An exclusive, insightful experience with our Distillery Manager or Assistant Distillery Manager for an intimate group tour and masterclass. Enquire now directly to book. Sessions are subject to availability.

Duration: 1hr 30mins