Whisky Regions of Scotland
I don’t know if you have ever heard the phrase
Nobody makes whisky like the Scotts.
It is so true. Scotland was the birth place of whisky and even today it remains the producer of the finest of whisky. No other country has mastered the art of making whisky that tastes as good as Scottish Whisky.
Legally speaking, no other country has the right to use the label “Scotch”. Only whisky produced in Scotland can be called "Scotch". Also only whisky produced in Scotland is allowed spell whiskey without the "e".
In Scotland there are five different regions that produce whisky. Each has a unique taste and flavor.
Lowland
The area in the southern part of the country, right below the highland line, between the rivers Tay and Clyde in the centre of Scotland mark the Lowland region. Most of their produce is blends and the whiskies produced here are very gentle and mellow.
Campbeltown
In the 19th century it was known as the most famous town for producing whiskies. 20 distilleries made home in this region. Over the years the number has come to a low of just 2 distilleries, and only one is operating. A bit of peat offers a hint of flavor to the whisky.
Islay
This region produces the most distinctive of all flavors of whisky. Large portions of peat are used in the malt kilns. Whisky produced here calls for an acquired taste.
Highland
The highland region is filled with several distilleries, 40 of which find home in Speyside alone. This region attracts tourist who want to see distilleries. The flavors offered in this region are very varied.
Islands
It is honestly speaking, an area of the highland. It is a sub division based on geography. It offers almost similar or all flavors of the highland region.
Speyside
Speyside is actually a part of the northern parts of the highland whisky region, but the whiskies from these parts are considered very elegant and are among the best selling whisky in the world.