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Why we have Scotch whisky regions
This is a short history of the Scotch whisky regions, one that will explain why they were created and what they mean.
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Our guide to the five Scotch whisky regions & the Islands
Why do we have Scotch whisky regions?
The Highlands and Lowlands
The Scotch whisky regions. Image credit: The Scotch Whisky Association.
Death, taxes, and whisky
The era of blends
Whisky was so distinct from areas like Campbeltown the region itself became defined
Speyside, trains and Glenlivet
Single malt and the big five
Whisky is made all over Scotland and we love each and every region!
Setting the five regions in stone
Whisky from every Scotch whisky region
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