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Just as France has its wine regions, Scotland has its whisky regions. Each one produces whiskies of various qualities which, even to the novice, are noticeable in taste, colour and aroma. Every distillery in Scotland has its own story to tell and peculiar traditions, adding to the romance and mystique of Scotch whisky distilling.
A visit to a whisky distillery is an unforgettable and unique experience, and no matter where you are in Scotland there will be a distillery nearby. A trip round Scotland isn't possible for everyone, so it helps to be informed about the characteristics of each region's whisky, and tailor visiting distilleries to individual taste.
Lowlands
The lowland region covers the area from the border with England and from the Clyde estuary to the Tay estuary. The main feature of lowland whiskies is their dry, light flavour and colour, mainly due to the lighter lowland barley and smaller amount of peat used in the barley drying process. Although they are light, they have a sweet, almost fruity taste and make a great aperitif, perfect for the newcomer to Scotch whisky drinking. Notable lowland whiskies are Auchentoshan, Bladnoch, and Glen Kinchie.
Highlands
This is the largest of the Scottish regions and stretches from the lowland boundary right up to the north coast, and from west coast to east coast, taking in all the mountains, glens and moorland inbetween. It is also the most complex of whisky regions because of the different sub-regions, each one producing whiskies of different qualities.
Northern Highland
Northern Highland whisky tends to be stronger tasting with a complex array of flavours and aromas. Hints of heather and spice mingle with light peaty, smokiness to give a medium-bodied character. Some whiskies even have a very slight tinge of salt, perhaps due to the coastal locations of most distilleries. Notable northern Highland whiskies include Glenmorangie and Brora.
Southern Highlands
Whisky from the southern highlands is typified by its gentleness. The soil in the rolling hills is light and produces similarly light tasting barley which forms the bulk of whisky's taste. It is also very fragrant and flowery, with a soft, sweet taste. Celebrated southern Highland whiskies are Glengoyne, Edradour, and Tullibardine.
Western Highlands
The western highland whiskies are more robust in character than those of other Highland regions. Slightly peatier than inland whiskies, they have well-rounded flavours, and are very smooth on the palate. Notable western Highland whiskies are Oban, Glen Lochy and Ben Nevis.
Speyside
Although Speyside is in the highlands, it is classed as a whisky region because of its high concentration of distilleries. This is the heartland of whisky with two thirds of all Scotland's distilleries, some of them the most famous in the world. Rivers such as the Spey and Livet flow from the Cairngorm mountains and their waters' purity is hallowed by distillers.
Speyside whiskies are light and sweet, elegant and complex. They are not peat-heavy and have only a hint of peaty smokiness. Some Speyside whiskies are household names, such as Glenlivet, Macallan, Glenfiddich and Aberlour.
Campbeltown
Situated near the bottom of the Kintyre Peninsula, Campbeltown was once a major centre for Scotch whisky distilling with around 30 distilleries. Now there are only three. Their whiskies have a distinctive full-bodied "maritime" flavour and aroma and are among the less peaty malts. The three Campbeltown distilleries are Glengyle, Glen Scotia and Springbank.
Islands
Among whisky connoisseurs, the "island region" isn't really a region at all. Some argue that it can't be a specific region because some of the islands are very far apart, for example, Arran and Skye, whose whiskies have very different flavours. However, the islands of Mull, Jura, Skye, Arran and Orkney "traditionally" make up the Island malts. All have peaty, smoky bodies and full flavours, but there are marked differences in taste, colour and aroma. Famous island whiskies include Tobermory (Mull), Isle of Jura, Talisker (Skye), Highland Park (Orkney), and Arran Single Malt.
Islay
Islay (pronounced "eye-luh") is so famed and loved by whisky experts it is classed as a region in its own right, although it is nearby the other west coast whisky producing islands. Its eight distilleries distill the strongest whiskies in Scotland and are distinctive by their rich, peaty flavours with hints of the sea, deep colouring, and full bodies. Islay's better known whiskies are Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig.
Sage Advice
Scotch Single Malt Whisky is a very strong alcoholic drink. Once a taste for it has been acquired, the palate becomes more alive to its full, complex flavours, and its smoothness makes it a pleasure to drink. Please enjoy your dram responsibly.
Harry Young works for Toltech Internet Solutions and writes on behalf of Loch Melfort Hotel - a 3-star, 2 AA Rosette hotel on the romantic coast of Argyll in the Scottish Highlands. With superb views in a tranquil setting, fresh, local produce and fine single malt whisky and ales, it is the ideal base for visiting highland and island whisky distilleries.
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Spey Royal Malt Whiskey $39.99 Spey Royal Malt Whiskey - Giclee Print |
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Spey Casting $38.97 Learn the switch cast, single spey, double spey, snake roll, snap T, and devon switch, and now the skagit cast The efficient way for anglers to catch fish--including trout, striped bass, salmon, and steelhead--on big, moving waters No other cast is more graceful, or more fun to learn, than the spey cast. Champion spey caster Simon Gawesworth teaches the casts, some of which he developed himself, all of which he has mastered as an angler and instructor. Revised and updated to include the latest trends, this new edition has a completely new chapter on skagit casting, a remarkably easy way to lift the largest flies and lines with the fastest sinking tips from the water--this cast is ideal for tight backcasting situations. |
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Kangol Rain Spey $61.95 Introducing the Rain Spey from Kangol! Who said bucket hats were not stylish? The Rain Spey features the classic flat top bucket shape. |
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Mist Over River Spey at Sunrise, Scotland $24.99 Mark Hamblin Mist Over River Spey at Sunrise, Scotland - Photographic Print |
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Gilbey's Spey-Royal Whisky, Worth Fighting For $34.99 Gilbey's Spey-Royal Whisky, Worth Fighting For - Giclee Print |
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Autumns on the Spey $30.86 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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Kangol Bermuda Spey - Mellow $46.95 A squared-off crown, and sun protective wide brim makes the old-school Bermuda Spey a beach-party classic. Bermuda is Kangol's proprietary boucle yarn. It is not terry cloth, Bermuda is knitted, and treated with special processes before it is blocked. This gives Bermuda the soft and rich hand-feel that has been a staple of the range for decades. Available Colors: Black, Light Beige, Imperial, Topaz, White, Mellow. |
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Kangol Bermuda Spey - White $46.95 A squared-off crown, and sun protective wide brim makes the old-school Bermuda Spey a beach-party classic. Bermuda is Kangol's proprietary boucle yarn. It is not terry cloth, Bermuda is knitted, and treated with special processes before it is blocked. This gives Bermuda the soft and rich hand-feel that has been a staple of the range for decades. Available Colors: Black, Light Beige, Imperial, Topaz, White, Mellow. |
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Kangol KNGL Rain Spey - Navy $39.95 Who said bucket hats were not stylish? The Rain Spey features the classic flat top bucket shape. Features a metal Kangol logo on side, it is fully lined and has a ribbon sweatband. Available Colors: Beige, Navy. |
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Kangol KNGL Rain Spey - Beige $39.95 Who said bucket hats were not stylish? The Rain Spey features the classic flat top bucket shape. Features a metal Kangol logo on side, it is fully lined and has a ribbon sweatband. Available Colors: Beige, Navy. |
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Sage $34.99 Elizabeth Blackwell Sage - Giclee Print |
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Spey Valley and the Cairngorms, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom $19.99 Roy Rainford Spey Valley and the Cairngorms, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom - Photographic Print |
