Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard edition. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours. While all scotch is technically whisky, a whisky can only be labeled as scotch if its been made in scotland. Apr 05, 2009 the proper drinking of scotch whisky is more than indulgence. 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. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master. Aberfeldy ardmore auchentoshan balblair banff ben nevis bladnoch blair athol brackla. 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. To call highland whiskies diverse is an understatement. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Your cheat sheet to scottish whisky regions published in scotch, whisky, scottish whisky regions, speyside, islay.
Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different. Taste salty, peated smoke is the signature flavour note, ranging from the subtle. Irish and american whiskey is spelled with an e before the y. Check out the map, the difference in flavor and best brands. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf. Laphroaig adheres to the swa code of practice for the responsible marketing and promotion of scotch whisky. Worth downloading and using as reference material for anyone with interest in the subject.
For the finest local and imported wines and the largest range of spirits and liqueurs in australia. Our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year. The maps below indicate the locations of both working and closed distilleries.
Check out our scottish whisky regions guide, enhance your knowledge of scotch so youll know the difference between a lowlands whisky and speyside whisky. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different whisky. It offers tasting notes on over 300 selected expressions. 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. Single malt whisky most readers of this guide are interested in scotch single malt whisky, which has the greatest. Jun 17, 2015 a comprehensive beginners guide to whiskey. 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. In my opinion, scotch whisky is the most perfected spirit on the planet. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland scotch. 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.
It was a long road from the grain to the glenlivet. From discerning drinkers becoming better at knowing how they. Id been thinking about the need for something like this specific to just bourbon. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public.
Use the scotland whisky distillery map to get directions to the next distillery on your tour. 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. From drinking it neat or on the rocks to mixing it into a range of cocktails, many believe scotch. Whether youre looking for a single malt, single grain or blended whisky, you can filter your search by product or company type. 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. 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. Unlike most other highland distilleries, ardmore distillery use peated barley, which gives the whisky a delicious smoky finish.
The resulting malts are pungent, powerful and characterful. But a whiskys unique flavor lies in the different ingredients, stills and techniques used by each distillery. In 2005, the swa issued a new set of names for five styles of scotch whiskies. 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. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year 2018. I know its asking a lot, but is there any way it could be made interactive. Use the scotch single malt whisky flavour map to help you find a whisky similar to a whisky you already enjoy. Do you know your highlands from your lowlands when it comes to scotch. 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.
For a whisky to be labelled scotch whisky it has to. Came across this fantastic whiskey map infographic the other from the folks over at sloshspot. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. Scotlands distilleries come in all shapes and sizes, from large ones with innovative displays and interactive exhibits explaining the process, to small ones which have preserved their distilling techniques and secrets since the 18th century. 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. Award winning, family owned and operated for over 50 years. Single malt whisky most readers of this guide are interested in scotch single malt whisky, which has the greatest variety. Check out their beautiful ebook if you are looking for an artistic scotland whisky distillery maps by region. Download our poster featuring most of the scottish distilleries stills. So im thrilled that they put this together for all of us to enjoy. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global.
Harrys incomplete guide to independent bottlers of single malt scotch whiskies a guide to the source of bottles by harald kirsch version 4. Download a free higher quality pdf version of the scotch malt whisky flavour map. A whisky tasting guide to the scotch regions of scotland. The ultimate single malt whisky flavor map infographic. 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. Whisky map of distilleries in scotland malt madness. Complete guide to scotch whisky the art of manliness.
Some malt scotch whiskies, which have been made using. Tennessee whiskey is leached through sugar maple charcoal before it is matured. Distillation is distillationthe process is pretty much the same no matter what distillery you go to, yeah. After that it is matured in oak casks for many years. For a whisky to be labelled scotch whisky it has to be produced and matured in scotland for a minimum of three years. The scotch whisky association swa is the trade organization representing the people who distill, blend, and export scotch whisky. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. By all means go straight from az, but its much more fun if you meander a little. 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. This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in scotland. Scotch distilleries interactive map flaviar whiskey club.
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. So, in 1995 i published a few pages about malt whisky. Start planning the scotch tasting tour of your dreams today. 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 ryes from barton to wild turkey.
The ultimate map of scotlands whisky distilleries mental floss. Scotch whisky map 2018 als pdf zum download whiskyexperts. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in. In scotland, around 41,000 jobs directly or indirectly rely on the scotch whisky industry. We have just three island distilleries, braving the elements to produce their fine single malt scotch whisky. Distillery map scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. The latest in the irish whiskey series contains some of the oldest liquid used so far.
A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland master of malt. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Click on the distillery pin, then click on the arrow icon next to the distillerys profile. Manuscript maps has produced a stunning map of the whisky distilleries of scotland.
May 17, 2012 came across this fantastic whiskey map infographic the other from the folks over at sloshspot. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland. 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. Oct 02, 2015 start planning the scotch tasting tour of your dreams today. Scotch whisky is glencairn whisky glass produced all. The scotch whisky industry scherie nicol scotch whisky has been defined in uk law since 1909 and recognised in eu legislation since 1989. 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. Typically, islay single malts are renowned for their smokiness on the nose and palate with faint.
But a whiskys unique flavor lies in the different ingredients, stills. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all. 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. 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. Today, scotch whisky is tasted and enjoyed in a variety of ways. I havent done things like that in a long time, but what im thinking is allowing for some form to allow for additions with. 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. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. Id been thinking about the need for something like this specific to just bourbon but i lack the necessary design skills to pull it off.
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 closed. Thus, whisky may be described as scotch whisky only if it has been wholly distilled and matured in scotland for a minimum of 3 years. Single malt scotch whisky is one of the fastest growing categories not just in the world of whisky, but in the entire booze industry. Scotland has 6 whisky regions, highlands, speyside, lowlands. 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. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the distilleries as of 2018. 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. The proper drinking of scotch whisky is more than indulgence. 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. As of 2018, there were 3 scotch whisky distilleries operating in scotland.
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