Scotch distilleries interactive map flaviar whiskey club. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard edition. So im thrilled that they put this together for all of us to enjoy. Here are a just a few distilleries that you might want to visit. So, in 1995 i published a few pages about malt whisky. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. The proper drinking of scotch whisky is more than indulgence. Scotlands distilleries map with all whisky distilleries in scotland 5. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the distilleries as of 2018. Use the scotch single malt whisky flavour map to help you find a whisky similar to a whisky you already enjoy. As of 2018, there were 3 scotch whisky distilleries operating in scotland. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year 2018. Award winning, family owned and operated for over 50 years.
Download our poster featuring most of the scottish distilleries stills. Laphroaig adheres to the swa code of practice for the responsible marketing and promotion of scotch whisky. Scotch whisky map 2018 als pdf zum download whiskyexperts. Your cheat sheet to scottish whisky regions published in scotch, whisky, scottish whisky regions, speyside, islay. Our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the. 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. Typically, islay single malts are renowned for their smokiness on the nose and palate with faint. In my opinion, scotch whisky is the most perfected spirit on the planet. Scotch whisky is a transparent liquid ranging in colour from pale yellow to deep. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. There is a wide range of aromas and flavours in individual scotch whiskies, for example, from the light, grainy slightly pungent characteristics of relatively young grain scotch whisky to the rich, fruity and smooth characteristics of a wellmatured malt 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. Tennessee whiskey is leached through sugar maple charcoal before it is matured. Taste salty, peated smoke is the signature flavour note, ranging from the subtle.
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Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. Although the distillery is not open to the public, you can still try a taste of teachers scotch whisky or ardmore single malt, bottles of which are released from time to time. This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in scotland. Aberfeldy ardmore auchentoshan balblair banff ben nevis bladnoch blair athol brackla. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours. Single malt whisky most readers of this guide are interested in scotch single malt whisky, which has the greatest. Scotch whisky az of scotch whisky new scotch whisky exclusive bottlings special offers top 10 whiskies shop by type single malt whisky campbeltown highland island islay lowland speyside blended whisky blended malt grain whisky organic whisky distillery bottlings independent bottlings. According to the swa, single malt whisky is one whisky from one distillery, distilled from 100 percent malted barley.
Scotch whisky is glencairn whisky glass produced all. Jun 17, 2015 a comprehensive beginners guide to whiskey. Distillery map scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different whisky. 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. A whisky tasting guide to the scotch regions of scotland. This is widely recognised in law throughout the world. By all means go straight from az, but its much more fun if you meander a little. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year.
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. Check out our scottish whisky regions guide, enhance your knowledge of scotch so youll know the difference between a lowlands whisky and speyside whisky. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. The world atlas of whisky includes detailed maps, samples single malts from aberfeldy to tormore, great blends from bushmills to yoichi and the best of the bourbons and. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master.
An especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that are either still active or that. But a whiskys unique flavor lies in the different ingredients, stills and techniques used by each distillery. May 17, 2012 came across this fantastic whiskey map infographic the other from the folks over at sloshspot. Unlike most other highland distilleries, ardmore distillery use peated barley, which gives the whisky a delicious smoky finish. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different. For a whisky to be labelled scotch whisky it has to be produced and matured in scotland for a minimum of three years. It offers tasting notes on over 300 selected expressions. Irish and american whiskey is spelled with an e before the y. Single malt scotch whisky is one of the fastest growing categories not just in the world of whisky, but in the entire booze industry. Id been thinking about the need for something like this specific to just bourbon. The latest in the irish whiskey series contains some of the oldest liquid used so far. The scotch whisky association swa has released online the big map of scotch whisky covering every grain and single malt whisky distillery in scotland at this point in time.
From drinking it neat or on the rocks to mixing it into a range of cocktails, many believe scotch whisky can be enjoyed any way the consumer can dream. Came across this fantastic whiskey map infographic the other from the folks over at sloshspot. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all. We have just three island distilleries, braving the elements to produce their fine single malt scotch whisky. For the finest local and imported wines and the largest range of spirits and liqueurs in australia. Do you know your highlands from your lowlands when it comes to scotch. Start planning the scotch tasting tour of your dreams today. From drinking it neat or on the rocks to mixing it into a range of cocktails, many believe scotch. Distillation is distillationthe process is pretty much the same no matter what distillery you go to, yeah. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. While all scotch is technically whisky, a whisky can only be labeled as scotch if its been made in scotland. Whisky map of distilleries in scotland malt madness. I learned to drink scotch back in college, and had my first single malt in the mid80s when a friend was given a bottle of glen.
The resulting malts are pungent, powerful and characterful. Oct 02, 2015 start planning the scotch tasting tour of your dreams today. Scotch whisky distillery map scotland is home to over 120 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world read more. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. But a whiskys unique flavor lies in the different ingredients, stills. 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. Today, scotch whisky is tasted and enjoyed in a variety of ways. Scotch malt whisky 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. In 2005, the swa issued a new set of names for five styles of scotch whiskies.
Download a free higher quality pdf version of the scotch malt whisky flavour map. After that it is matured in oak casks for many years. A guide to the nations favorite spirit, clay risens single malt is an introduction to the long history, fascinating science, and incredible diversity of malted whisky, as well as a practical drinkers guide to buying and enjoying hundreds of the greatest examples of the distillers tradition. It was a long road from the grain to the glenlivet. I havent done things like that in a long time, but what im thinking is allowing for some form to allow for additions with. A to z scotch whisky brands a comprehensive alphabetical list of scotch whisky brands, including single malts such as laphroaig and macallan, blended whiskies including ballantines and johnnie walker, blended malts such as monkey shoulder, and grain whiskies like haig club. 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.
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Some malt scotch whiskies, which have been made using. Whether youre looking for a single malt, single grain or blended whisky, you can filter your search by product or company type. I know its asking a lot, but is there any way it could be made interactive. With no fewer than 47 distilleries spread across the highlands and islands, the highland whisky region is by far scotlands largest geographical whisky producing area. Scotch whisky az of scotch whisky new scotch whisky exclusive bottlings special offers top 10 whiskies shop by type single malt whisky campbeltown highland island islay lowland. Malt madness about scotch malt whisky all about scotch whisky. Scotland has 6 whisky regions, highlands, speyside, lowlands. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland scotch. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland. A to z scotch whisky brands a comprehensive alphabetical list of scotch whisky brands, including single malts such as laphroaig and macallan, blended whiskies including ballantines.
The scotch whisky association swa is the trade organization representing the people who distill, blend, and export scotch whisky. Check out the map, the difference in flavor and best brands. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. For a whisky to be labelled scotch whisky it has to.
The scotch whisky industry scherie nicol scotch whisky has been defined in uk law since 1909 and recognised in eu legislation since 1989. Apr 05, 2009 the proper drinking of scotch whisky is more than indulgence. A portal to help scotch whisky producers connect with related industry suppliers to provide highstrength alcohol andor produce hand. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland master of malt. Single malt whisky most readers of this guide are interested in scotch single malt whisky, which has the greatest variety. If youre running a desperate search through your head for anything useful whenever the scottish whisky regions are brought up, weve got exactly what youre looking for. In scotland, around 41,000 jobs directly or indirectly rely on the scotch whisky industry. Whether youre looking for a single malt, single grain or. Manuscript maps has produced a stunning map of the whisky distilleries of scotland. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map.