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SPEYSIDE |
HIGHLANDS |
ISLAY |
ISLANDS
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CAMPBLETOWN |
LOWLANDS
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SILENT STILLS
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Speyside |
Speyside whiskies tend to be sweet and
smooth malts. |
Spreyside is the largest whisky
producing region in Scotland even
though it’s one of the smallest in
terms of land mass. There are over 100
current and silent stills in Speyside
from the well known giants like,
Glenfiddich and Macallan to the lesser
known Mortlach and Craigellachie. Many
Speyside distilleries experiment in
different finishes so flavors can
range from the classic smooth bourbon
malts to the rich full flavored
sherried varieties.
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Highlands |
The whiskies of the
Highland region
differ as much as the region itself.
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Scotland’s
largest whisky region in terms of land
mass, Highland whiskies tend to be
more complex and smoky then their
Speyside counterparts. Many
Highland whiskies are located on the coast and have briny marine
characteristics like Oban and Old
Pulteney while interior whiskies tend
to be smoother and more floral.
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Islay |
Whiskies from
Islay are smoky
and medicinal and typically not for the
beginner. |
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Islay is famous for robust smoky whisky
that tends to be a favorite among
experienced whisky drinkers. Most Islay
whiskies have a very distinctive taste
with big smoke, seaweed, iodine and salt
that have great long dry finishes. They
range from the very smoky Laphroaig to
the peaty Ardbeg to the perfectly
balanced Lagavulin.
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Islands |
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Not surprisingly,
Island whiskies
tend to be influenced by the sea and the
rugged landscapes their made in. |
Island whiskies do vary but they tend
to share a salty marine character. The
great Talisker distillery produces big
peaty malts, while Scapa produces an
elegant whisky that is much smoother
and sweet. Highland Park is famous for
its perfect balance that has something
appealing for everyone.
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Campbeltown |
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At one time Campbeltown was the premier
whisky producing region in
Scotland. |
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Loved by connoisseurs, Campbletown
whiskies tend to be full bodied, peaty
and salty. Campbeltown is home to the
famous Springbank distillery that
produces some of the most sought after
and awarded whisky in the world.
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Lowlands |
Lowland whiskies tend to be light and
dry with hints of fruit and cut grass.
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With only three active Lowland
distilleries, the region is sometimes
overlooked. They tend to be more
subtle and offer none of the peat and
smoke that many whisky drinkers love.
Younger Lowlands can be very spirity
but they improve greatly with age. The
Lowland region’s silent still
outnumber the active ones and many of
these whiskies can still be found
under independent labels, like
Rosebank and Inverleven.
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