What a cute spot. We walked from our B&B and took a look around. If I hadn't just eaten breakfast I…read morewould have walked out with cheese and wine. The workers were welcoming and friendly, and it seems like a great place to get some edible souvenirs for family and friends back home.

I love this quirky touristy shop on Aberlour High Street in the centre of Aberlour town just beside…read morethe piazza. You go in for a snoop around and out you come with a few goodies. HOW come? Well, if and when you visit this shop you will find out why :-) It's the power of persuasion of beautifully displayed items that tempt your consciousness and you won't know what happened until it does. I think they petty much sell everything from typically touristy to every day items like whiskey, tea pots, egg holders, chutney, honey, shortbread, chocolate, cakes, teas , napkins, wine, special beer, gin, fish, sausages, salmon, caviar.......and much more. If you have the time don't miss out and stop there for a bit of browsing.

What a great little store. And to be clear, this is much more than a convenience store. They have…read morefresh produce, fresh baked goods, and beer, cider, and spirits. What's more is it is a co-op and so has members with a common mission of giving back to their community. It's wonderful to see these stores throughout Scotland. This particular store is tidy and organized and has a good selection of groceries. Don't miss it!

If you're a fan of simple, classic cookies done right, Walkers Shortbread is exactly that. These…read moreshortbreads have a rich, buttery flavor that hits you immediately...not overly sweet, but with that perfect balance where the butter and subtle sugar shine through. They literally melt in your mouth with each bite. The texture is what really sets them apart: crisp on the outside, tender and crumbly in the center, with that satisfying little break that just feels right when you snap one open. They aren't fancy or loaded with extras....that's the beauty of them. It's pure, old-school shortbread goodness. Flavor notes you'll notice: Buttery -- deep and authentic, not artificial Mildly sweet -- sweet enough to satisfy without being overwhelming Comforting -- kinda nostalgic, like grandma's kitchen Great with tea or coffee, perfect for snacking, gifting, or anytime you want a little classic treat. If you like buttery, melt in your mouth cookies, these are a go to.

Since I was a kiddo, I've enjoyed and indulged in a good biscuit and Walkers shortbread with a good…read morecuppa. Even enjoyed Walkers crisps and mince pies for Christmas. Love this brand and will always seek them out at a store. I recently visited Epcot and loved the friendliness of staff in the UK Pavilion. They had tea and Mickey shortbread by Walkers!!! A perfect souvenir and a beautiful shop to look around. Great decor and product. No matter who sells it, I'll be buying Walkers Shortbread!

Good service and big portions of food. Had the full breakfast and the Cullen skink. Both dishes…read morewere good portions and had good flavor. The bacon was a bit more salty than usual but the rest of the food was great.

Visited Fresh last week. Enjoyed a very delicious meal. Will definitely visit again when in the…read morearea. Good value for money. Good service and Very pleasant staff.

There are places where locals get their share of booze and then there is Macallan. Perhaps the most…read moretouristic distillery in the entire country, as no sane Scot would pay a visit here. Overpriced, commercial scotch owned by a big conglomerate? That's a perfect place for Americans to grab a drink! With all that out of the way, it has to be said that the newly constructed distillery is a piece of art. Integrated into the hills of Craigellachie, this sustainable architecture is a wonder to behold, if you don't have a sip so scotch. The atmosphere inside is modern with very kind people working throughout. It's much more equivalent to coming into a Michelin starred restaurant than most distilleries in Scotland. Yet, the original house, pictured on every Maccallan bottle still stands on the grounds and is an architectural wonder no less than the modern building. The tastings are extremely well arranged with deep knowledge among the staff and many touring opportunities. The vault is a very cool place. The staff even went above and beyond calling our hotel to arrange some food to be ready in the room after enjoying all the drinks. While this experience is without a question crafted by a major commercial entity, it is absolutely worth the visit to Maccallan for the architecture, vast tastings and a carefully assembled team who go above and beyond.

Ok, I'll start by saying that this place is visually impressive on another level, but that's where…read morethe pros end. We arrived on a cold rainy day, and from the parking lot and it was unclear which direction to go in to get to the entrance. We figured it out, but with the weather it was not nice to be in the elements so long between the parking lot and the lobby. We were greeted by an attendant who checked us in and we had a chance to look around before our tour started. When the tour started the guests were provided a "cocktail" which was a mix of whisky and too much vermouth. Since I was driving I was giving a glass of house made peach soda, which wasn't bad. We were informed by our guide, Collum, that their video projector was down and he would have to provide the history of The Macallan the old fashioned way, by mouth. This was frustrating since the tour was supposed to be a visual marvel. This tour was the most expensive of the local options and we could have simply read the plaques instead of listening to him paraphrase. When we got to the distillery he gave the shortest talk on how whisky is made and distilled I've ever heard. Given all the money they spent on grand high ceilings and renewable energy, the small lit up table showing the stages of production was underwhelming. Nothing against Collum, he was friendly and engaging, but the whole place wreaks of pretension, and it is definitely not worth it. Save your money and take a tour somewhere else. We were given some Macallan glasses to make up for part of the tour being unavailable, but I can't say it was an even trade. I will add, that I am not a whisky drinker, but their 18 year old Colour Collection was served as part of the tasting and that was one of the better whiskies I ever gotten to sample.

We highly enjoyed our time at The GlenAllachie!…read more The GlenAllachie isn't one of those fancy, sprawling corporate distillers. It's smaller, more personal, and a welcome breath of fresh air after a few of the big names down the way. We found our way to the tasting room, which is apparently quite new, and delightful. My only suggestion for improvement is some sound absorption materials around. One loud guy can really take over the whole room in a place like this, and from what I've seen, there are often loud guys at places such as this. We each selected a flight for tasting, and they were expertly poured. We were given detailed info about our selections and were happy to head over to the small but well-appointed gift shop to make some purchases. Definitely make The GlenAllachie a part of your Whisky adventure in Speyside! Their Whisky is delicious and the folks there are kind and fun.

Our tour guide, Kaleigh was very friendly and informative. The tour was comprehensive and…read moreinteresting. The tasting at the end was great and it was to meet others.

10 day whisky festival at the start of May with over 300 events in the home of Malt Whisky. The…read morefinale, on the 9th of May 2009 features Capercaille playing on the banks of the Spey.