Scotland

Scotland boasts the highest number of distilleries in the world. With over 90 operating malt distilleries, it offers a broad range of styles and thoroughly unique flavours. The question of how to divide up its regions of production was first addressed at the beginning of the 1980s, when the range of single malts available increased considerably. Five main regions are commonly recognised - the Lowlands, Highlands, Speyside, Campbeltown and the islands, and Islay. This classification is not set in stone, however, and refers only to malt distilleries. Find out more