Theres over 100 working distilleries operating today and counting. In order for a drink to be rendered as genuine scotch whisky, an extensive set of steps must be carried out by law. The map itself is clear but the index of distilleries is in tiny print. Any style goes, including bourbon, scotch, rye, wheat, canadian, irish, white dogs, and everything in between.
The lowlands produce drams doted on by lovers of the aperitif and mellow malt. See more ideas about distillery, whisky and scotch whiskey. Scottish whisky distilleries there are over 120 active distilleries spread across scotland, which are split into five whisky producing regions. Given the expansive area, there is a reasonably wide range of styles from this region from the light and fruity styles of the southern highlands to the more spicy and full bodied styles of the north. Scotlands whisky distilleries the scotch whisky experience. Designer kevin sheehan says i wanted to create a map that beautifully captured the essence of whisky, not just showed the geographic location of every distillery the maps included information and imagery about the manufacture of whisky and even an. The name bunnahabhain derives from gaelic word for mouth of the river and the distillery draws its water from the nearby. Whisky map of scotland the university of edinburgh. Michael jacksons complete guide to single malt scotch 6th ed.
Sep 10, 2015 but i find this gives a remarkably good range of flavour groupings, and consequently what sort of compounds may be in the whisky to varying degrees. Islay is nicknamed queen of the hebrides and the map features 8 working distilleries. Islay is one of many small islands off scotlands west coast but it certainly stands out from the crowd. A unique device called a flavor wheel helps you visually record a whiskys flavor. Scotch whisky regions working distillery bold n closed. Taste your way through every major scotchproducing region with this interactive tasting map. Scottish whisky distilleries there are over 120 active distilleries spread across scotland, which are split into five whiskyproducing regions. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. Distilleries by regions scotch hunter a guide to single. Playing host to more than 50 distilleries in scotland, speyside has the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers compared to every other whisky producing region.
Scottish whisky regions are often used as a guideline for taste, by brand ambassadors and whisky enthusiasts alike. Soft and smooth malts are characteristic of the region, offering a gentle, elegant palate reminiscent of grass, honeysuckle, cream, ginger, toffee, toast and cinnamon. The map is huge and there is a lot of wasted space around the perimeter of the map with useless logos of lowend scotch blends advertising. Check out our scottish whisky regions guide, enhance your knowledge of scotch so youll know the difference between a lowlands whisky and speyside. We decided to take a closer look at each of the regions, and examine their importance as a taste indicator. Whether you love islay or whisky, this contemporary map would look lovely in any room in your home.
On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on their light or rich qualities. Scotch malt whisky distilleries geograph britain and ireland. While all scotch is technically whisky, a whisky can only be labeled as scotch if its been made in scotland. Our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the distilleries in scotland.
In order to become the real mccoy, scotch must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. Ardbeg distillery, bowmore distillery, bruichladdich distillery, bunnahabhain, caol ila distillery, kilchoman distillery. In the video above, drinks writers neil ridley and joel harrison look at the distinctly flavoured regions of whisky making in scotland, all the way from the light floral. It is also a sign of the health of the rare and collectable market. On saturday theres often an overview of the weeks whisky news. Blended scotch whisky is the mainstay of the business. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Whiskynotes is one of the early whisky blogs, established in 2008. Each region contains a space that will let you log a whisky from that particular region, with a place to note its distiller, age or expression, and the occasion you sampled it. Single malt scotch whiskey most scottish whiskeys come from one of five regions in scotland. The back cover of this book is designed for this the nosing swirl the whisky in the glass and sniff it cautiously. A single malt scotch whisky is matured spirit which is the product of a potstill distillation process from an individual scotch whisky distillery and which has been matured in oak casks in controlled conditions in a warehouse in scotland. Im not one to lecture others about how to drink whisky. Manuscript maps has produced a stunning map of the whisky distilleries of scotland.
The highlands is by far the largest region in scotland both in area and in whisky production. The ultimate single malt whisky flavor map infographic. A contemporary and stylish print of the scottish whisky regions and distilleries the ideal christmas, fathers day or birthday gift for whisky fans. Familiar brands such as johnnie walker, bells, the famous. Scotch style is often informed by the region where its produced. Map guide to the highland malt whisky distilleries trailmaps whisky maps on. There are just three types of scotch whisky, though in all likelihood youll only ever encounter two.
How to use the flavour map the flavour map makes it easy to identify where the subtle similarities and distinct differences can be found, so you can explore the whisky landscape with confidence. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland. Weve also compiled regional whisky distillery maps. As there are over 100 distilleries around scotland with a large amount in speyside, which is a very small region on. Single malts of scotland tasting map scotch tasting. Just 25 miles in length, its rocky bays and sheltered inlets house eight active distilleries. In the video above, drinks writers neil ridley and joel harrison look at the distinctly flavoured regions of whiskymaking in scotland, all the way from the light floral. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different whisky. The recent news that rare whisky 101 had fearlessly uncovered a fake laphroaig certainly generated a lot of publicity. Distillation is distillationthe process is pretty much the same no matter what distillery you go to, yeah. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global. In the end what gives each scotch whisky its own spirit is the region where it was produced. Whisky flavour wheels and colour charts malt whisky. Whisky, uisge beatha, the water of life, is one of scotlands bestknown products, enjoyed by millions the world over.
Your cheat sheet to scottish whisky regions flaviar. Scotland is unique among the worlds whiskeymaking countries because, first and foremost, it has a wellestablished concept of terroir. We have received a lot of great feedback and suggestions since the launch of the original app and pushed this new app to the edge. Why not follow the renowned malt whisky trail and visit some of the areas top whisky attractions. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different.
But a whiskys unique flavor lies in the different ingredients, stills and techniques used by each distillery. Map 4 lowland malt whisky map the 4 colour maps and guides in this pack give details of all the malt whisky distilleries by region as defined by the scottish whisky association. This is the region hosting the two distilleries that sell more than a million cases of single malt a year, glenlivet and glenfiddich, as well as to prestigious names like balvenie, glenfarclas and macallan. The distillery itself forms part of the dewars world of whisky attraction, one of. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours.
In scotland, around 41,000 jobs directly or indirectly rely on the scotch whisky industry. Launched into the market in america in 2007 and have gained a spot among the whiskies. For a whisky to be labelled scotch whisky it has to be produced and matured in scotland for a minimum of three years. The long history of fake whisky 22 december 2016 by dave broom. Information on the people behind scotch whisky resources. The maps show the location all working malt whisky distilleries plus the closed or silent distilleries, the grain distilleries and other whisky attractions. By all means go straight from az, but its much more fun if you meander a little. Visiting a distillery allows you to indulge your passion for scotch and, at the same time, discover the environment and meet the people that have done so much to shape our iconic product. Where a whisky is made can have a huge bearing on its flavour, everything from the source of the water to the presence of peat in the local area will. Colour hold the glass of whisky at an angle, against white paper and compare with the colour chart.
A tasting guide to the scottish whisky regions the world. This variation is used as a digestif to be enjoyed. Scotch malt whisky distilleries geograph britain and. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
The best interactive map of the distilleries of scotland i. Voted iwc best whisky blog 2015, as well as other awards and mentions in magazines. A contemporary map of the isle of islay, featuring her famous scotch whisky distilleries. The best interactive map of the distilleries of scotland ive. If it is not too powerful get your nose right in the glass, and take a long slow. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the distilleries as of 2018. Below weve listed details about each scottish whisky region covering some famous names, notably aromas and flavours and how to differentiate from region to region. Scotch whisky is malt whisky or grain whisky made in scotland. The maps below indicate the locations of both working and closed distilleries. Campbeltown, highland, islay, lowland and speyside. And there are around 200 scotch whisky distilleries.
We have received a lot of great feedback and suggestions since the launch of. A whiskys personality varies depending on the types of grains used as well as the leavening, maturating period, type of distillation and even the chosen cask. It is perhaps only fair then that industrious islay has long been crowned scotlands whisky island. Before the introduction of wheat and rye to the mix in the latter part of the 18th century, all whisky was made from malted barley. A huge success, it was exported around the world for over a century and is known for its slogan, it never varies. Compare at a glance the smoky and the rich, the light and the delicate, see where to begin and where to go next on your journey. The unimportance of scotch whisky regions distiller. Every week day we have tasting notes of single malts, blended whisky and world whiskey. Developed by ian macleod distillers in 2006, the smokehead is an intensely peaty range of single malts from undisclosed distilleries. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could re. The complex business of blending whisky has been passed down through the generations at dewars. Scotch whisky regions working distillery bold closed distillery italics major towncity laphroaig lagavulin bruichladdich ardbeg bunnahabhain s o u n d a o f i s l a y l o c h i n d a l port charlotte isle of jura port ellen bowmore caol ila kilchoman port askaig i s l a y m o r a y f i r t h auchriosk glentauchers othes craigellachie the. The people behind the essential guide to scotch whisky. About whisky and the history of scotch malt whisky whisky, scotlands national drink, has been lovingly crafted throughout the country for centuries.
It is known as whisky liquor any type of whisky that is flavored with sweeteners. Essentially these charts are handy things to consult from time to time, they provide maps for drinkers to navigate the uncharted waters of whisky. It has a hard cardboard cover that makes it hard to open and handle and hard to pack. Perching just above england, the lowlands can play truant from peat or salinity. No matter which distillery you choose to visit be it an island, mainland, large or small you can expect great scotch whisky, a warm scottish welcome, and. The single malt whisky flavour map has been prepared and endorsed by the independent whisky expert dave broom, together with our master blenders, as an aid to navigating the many spirits scotland has to offer. The flavour map makes it easy to identify where the subtle similarities and distinct differences can be found, so you can explore the whisky landscape with confidence.
But if youre going to drink whisky to appreciate it, i personally find it helps to have some consistency in the language used to describe the liquid. About whisky and the history of scotch whisky visitscotland. Sep 21, 2014 single malt scotch whisky just for fun. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland scotch. The reason i was searching out a map like this was to see the proximity of the port ellen distillery on islay to the campbeltown region of scotland.
Sign up to the mailing list and receive your printable scotch whisky distillery map. Since its first release in 2006, there have now been many extensions of the brand, including the 2012 smokehead rock edition as a limited release designed to celebrate its credentials. Personalise your print for that extra special touch by adding the name of the recipient in the title, eg, martins whisky map. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in. Jul 25, 2017 if youre trying to understand single malt scotch or you simply want to find a whisky youll love, you need to see our single malt scotch whisky flavor map. Scotch from the highland region buy highland scotch whisky.
If youre trying to understand single malt scotch or you simply want to find a whisky youll love, you need to see our single malt scotch whisky flavor map. Or visit during the famous spirit of speyside whisky festival in april may, and get involved in some of the unique whisky events in the. The single malt flavor whisky map download one suitable for. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map. The most current regional map of the scotch whisky association mentions 1 distilleries. Nestled into the north east tip of the island, it overlooks the sound of islay and the neighbouring isle of jura. Scotch distilleries of the finest scotch distilleries. Mar 21, 2016 the most substantial of scotlands whisky regions is speyside, home to over half of all the distilleries in scotland. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the. Learn more about whisky with the scotch whisky experience. Plus a guide to driving distances between some of the key places in the world of scotch whisky.
In fact, regular readers might have noticed that, over the past year especially, i tend to use some common words within my tasting notes and so i. A useful map which shows relevant towns and allows you to look up the distilleries in each region. A tasting guide to the scottish whisky regions the world of. Only foreigners ever ask for a scotch, because its assumed that if you ask for a whisky, or a dram, or a nip, that you mean a scotch whisky. They are created with flavorings such as honey, cinnamon, cherry, apple and other spices. On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on. This is truly a characteristic in world whiskey known only to scotland, and. Taste your way through every major scotch producing region, from the remote orkney islands to speyside, with this interactive map. Note that in scotland, the word scotch is always an adjective, and never a noun. The scotch whisky industry scherie nicol scotch whisky has been defined in uk law since 1909 and recognised in eu legislation since 1989.
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