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Magic in a glass

Heritage, culture, craft. Step into the story and discover what makes single malt Scotch Whisky so unique.

Single malt Scotch Whisky builds the future by embracing the past

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Single malt Scotch Whisky has countless stories to tell.
But don’t just take our word for it….

Uncover the history and heritage behind this unique spirit.
Explore the five distinct regions that shape the flavour profile of each dram.
Discover the pioneers incorporating the latest sustainable practices into this traditional craft.
And heed the women who are paving the way for Scotch Whisky to take pride of place in your liquor cabinet.

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Speyside

Home to the densest concentration of distilleries and famous for whiskies with a fruity flavor profile.

Lowlands

Softer, grassier whiskies, which can be ideal for cocktails and those discovering Scotch for the first time.

Highlands

Includes most of Scotland’s many islands. Numerous styles, including complex whiskies with a fruity or floral character, through to salty coastal malts.

Campbeltown

Once a whisky-making hub, this coastal peninsula is now home to three distilleries crafting spice-forward, maritime whiskies.

Islay

Home to often extremely smoky whiskies, with flavors emerging from the process of drying the malt with smoke from a peat-fueled fire.

Uncover more of the story here.