Scotch
Highlands – A diverse range of styles, from floral and light to rich and full-bodied. Often features honey, heather, dried fruit, and gentle spice. Notable distilleries: Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Oban. Speyside – The most densely populated whisky region, known for elegant, fruity, and sherried single malts. Classic flavors include apple, pear, honey, caramel, and spice. Notable distilleries: Macallan, Glenlivet, Balvenie . Islay – Famous for heavily peated and smoky whiskies, with notes of sea salt, iodine, and medicinal peat smoke. Notable distilleries: Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin. Lowlands – Known for light, floral, and grassy whiskies, often with notes of citrus, vanilla, and soft oak. This region produces delicate and easy-drinking Scotch, perfect for beginners. Notable distilleries: Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie. Campbeltown – Once a thriving whisky hub, now home to only a few distilleries. Known for rich, oily, maritime- influenced whiskies with notes of brine, dried fruit, smoke, and toffee. Notable distilleries: Springbank, Glen Scotia.
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