Speyside is the area around the river Spey in north-east Scotland and has more whisky distilleries than any other region. Although the area takes its name from the river Spey, most distilleries actually use water from other sources in the production of their single malts.

Speyside malt whisky tends to be sweet, not very peaty, and often with fruity aromas. Speyside whiskies include some of the most famous single malts ever produced such as Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macallan and Glenfarclas.