Speyside Capital is returning as a sponsor of the Scottish Whisky Awards for 2026, continuing its support for an event that celebrates excellence, craftsmanship and innovation across Scotland’s whisky industry.
Now in its eighth year, the Scottish Whisky Awards recognise outstanding achievements across the sector, bringing together distilleries, independent bottlers and industry professionals to celebrate the people and businesses shaping the future of Scotch whisky.
For the second consecutive year, Speyside Capital will sponsor the Single Malt Scotch Aged 12 and Under category, recognising the quality and diversity of younger single malt expressions produced across Scotland.
The 2026 awards have attracted an impressive field of finalists, with 41 distillers and companies and more than 130 Scotch whiskies shortlisted following a rigorous judging process. Within Speyside Capital’s sponsored category, finalists include expressions from Ardbeg, Benromach, Glenmorangie, Arran and Loch Lomond, alongside a broad selection of independent bottlings.
For Speyside Capital, supporting the awards reflects the our commitment to the wider Scotch whisky sector and recognising the expertise behind its continued development.
The winners will be announced on Thursday 26 November 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, where distillers, producers and industry professionals will gather to celebrate another year of achievement across the sector.
We congratulate all those shortlisted and look forward to joining industry colleagues at this year’s ceremony.
View the full list of finalists: Scottish Whisky Awards 2026
