Scotch Whisky Regional Roundup
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Lovers of Scotch whisky know that there are several different regions within Scotland that produce the spirit. The different regions often produce their own, unique flavors. Pursuitist has decided to do a simple rundown of the five different regions, and offer up one Scotch recommendation from each. We’ve kept our recommendations simple and accessible.It should be noted that the variety of Scotch whiskies is endless. There are hundreds of distilleries, each producing many different expressions. Each should be enjoyed for its own merits – there are amazing single malts and blends to discover.Campbeltown: Once the home of nearly 30 distilleries, Campbeltown now only has Glen Scotia, Glengyle, and Springbank. Campbletown is located on the Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, jutting out into the sea. Many of the Scotches from the region are rich in peat and brine.We’re going to recommend the Glen Scotia 16 single malt – salty and spicy and lots of character. A bottle will run about $65.Highland: The north of Scotland produces a wide range of Scotches due, so there’s really no one or two defining characteristics of the region’s spirits. We counted upwards of three dozen active distil...
Lovers of Scotch whisky know that there are several different regions within Scotland that produce the spirit. The different regions often produce their own, unique flavors. Pursuitist has decided to do a simple rundown of the five different regions, and offer up one Scotch recommendation from each. We’ve kept our recommendations simple and accessible.It should be noted that the variety of Scotch whiskies is endless. There are hundreds of distilleries, each producing many different expressions. Each should be enjoyed for its own merits – there are amazing single malts and blends to discover.Campbeltown: Once the home of nearly 30 distilleries, Campbeltown now only has Glen Scotia, Glengyle, and Springbank. Campbletown is located on the Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, jutting out into the sea. Many of the Scotches from the region are rich in peat and brine.We’re going to recommend the Glen Scotia 16 single malt – salty and spicy and lots of character. A bottle will run about $65.Highland: The north of Scotland produces a wide range of Scotches due, so there’s really no one or two defining characteristics of the region’s spirits. We counted upwards of three dozen active distil...
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