Scotch Whisky Regions

Explore whiskies from all around Scotland

“I love scotch. Scotchy Scotch Scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.“ Immortal words, and ones with which we empathise wholeheartedly. You see, Scottish whisky, or Scotch, is about as varied, complex, sophisticated, unique and compelling as any spirit as ever graced this world we call… earth. Its whiskies are so diverse, in fact, that Scotland is divided up into several sub regions.

Each of these boasts a distinct flavour profile and style, thanks to a mix of geography, history, and production methods. The variable climates, terrains, and proximities to the sea also influence both the raw ingredients and maturation processes used to make the whisky.

Depending on where you go, your Scotch could taste like honey and rose petals, or it could be like a bonfire put out with a bottle of iodine (which some people, including us, actually like). So, let’s dive into the whisky regions of Scotland…

Islay and Peaty best sellers

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Campbeltown best sellers

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Island best sellers

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Lowland best sellers

All Lowland Scotch

Scottish Islands that produce whisky

The islands include:

Isle of Skye

Located on Skye, Talisker offers up a defined peaty flavour mixed with a notable coastal, briny character, often accompanied by a spice and a little sweetness.

Isle of Jura

Whiskies from Jura, the island's eponymous distillery, often present both oily and maritime notes as well as a distinctive fruity sweetness and, in some expressions, a little smoke.

Isle of Mull

Single malt from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull exhibits a gently peaty character, interwoven with rich, fruity, spicy notes, as well as hints of the sea.

Isle of Arran

Whiskies from the Arran distillery tend to lean towards a sweeter, maltier style, often with notes of orchard fruits, citrus, and vanilla, as well as an almost tropical character.

Isle of Orkney

Whiskies from Orkney, like those from Highland Park, combine notes of gentle peat with a sweet, honeyed malty flavour. You can also expect flavours like heather and hints of salt.

Campbeltown

Campbeltown, once the booming capital of Scotch whisky, is now home to just three operational distilleries. However, whiskies from the region are not without their own unique character. Springbank, for example, makes a wonderful single malt with hints of sea salt, gentle peat, malt, and an oily mouthfeel.

Lowlands

The Lowlands make up the southernmost whisky-producing region in Scotland. Nicknamed the “Lowland Ladies”, these whiskies are known for their generally light, approachable style and characteristic floral notes. This is thanks to a mix of triple distillation, as well as the region's relatively mild climate.

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