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Whisky, region by region.

Scotch whisky is made in distilleries from Campbeltown to Orkney. Where it comes from, how it differs, and how to find it wherever you live.

The regions

Five styles, one country

Speyside

The heart of Scotch, with more distilleries than any other region. Known for fruity, honeyed and often sherried malts. Glenfiddich and The Macallan are here.

Highlands & Islands

A huge area with a wide range of styles, from coastal to rich and spicy, including Skye, Mull, Orkney and Jura.

Islay

The island famous for peaty, smoky whisky, with Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg.

Lowlands

Typically gentler and lighter, from distilleries south of the Highland line.

Campbeltown

A small Kintyre town that was once a whisky capital; Springbank and Glen Scotia remain.

The rules

To be called Scotch, whisky must be made in Scotland and matured in oak casks for at least three years.

Go and see

Trails and festivals

Malt Whisky Trail

A route through Speyside linking distilleries and the cooperage.

Fèis Ìle

Islay's whisky and music festival, held in late May.

Spirit of Speyside

A festival of whisky events in Speyside each spring.

For the diaspora

Whisky clubs and finds, coming soon

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