Five protected area names
The Scotch whisky Regulations protect Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay and Campbeltown as regional and geographical indications. The regional name on the label tells you where it was distilled, but is not a guarantee of taste.
| Region | Commonly introduced trends | Points to Remember |
|---|---|---|
| Speyside | Fruit, honey, vanilla and sherry cask | Fitted products also exist |
| Highland | Variety of styles from light to coastal/smoky styles | It is the widest and difficult to group into one word |
| Lowland | There are many introductions that are light and reminiscent of grass and flowers | The styles of modern distilleries vary |
| Islay | Famous for feet, smoke and coastal hikes | Not all Ayla is Gangpit |
| Campbeltown | Heavy, salty, fruity, oily | There is a big difference between distilleries |
Regional Flavor is an introductory map, not a predictive formula. Barley and yeast, fermentation, still, cut, cask and blending make the final flavor more direct. The World Cup regional filter is also a category to aid navigation and does not indicate superiority or inferiority of products.