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One of the first things you learn when you discover whisky is that there’s so much wonderful variety that sits under the label of ‘Scotch Whisky’.
Educate yourself on Scotch Whisky: Past, present & future
In this section you can find out all about Scotland’s whisky regions and distilleries, discovering the flavour profiles of the spirits they produce as well as the fascinating stories of Vikings, bootleggers, explosions, tragedies and triumphs that are all as much a part of these whiskies as any of the ingredients.
From the Highlands, Lowlands and Campbeltown to the Islands, Islay and the prolific Speyside region, you can find out everything you need to know about each of the Scotch regions as well as digging deeper into some of the major distilleries to discover what makes them all unique and special.
Which is the oldest distillery in the country? Why do investors love The Macallan? What led to the downfall of the Campbeltown region in the early 20th Century? How many sub-regions are there within the Highlands and what are the different properties of the whiskies from each of them? What is the difference between a whisky matured in a sherry cask and one matured in a port cask?
All the answers are nestled here in these pages, so why not go on a journey through Scottish history and geography to enhance your whisky cask knowledge and experience…
