scotch Flashcards
name the 6 regions of scotch production
highlands lowlands speyside islay campbeltown
where is Balvenie located
Speyside
where is Highland Park located
The Islands (orkney)
what is the northernmost distillery in scotland
Highland Park
Springbank is in what region
Campeltown
describe the style of Islands scotch
hard to quantify as there’s many islands lumped into one region. Tend to be less peaty than Islay and more peaty than Highland.
which region commonly uses triple distillation
Lowlands
Oban is a producer in what region
Highlands
Glen Scotia is a producer in what region
Campeltown
Jura is a producer in what region
The Islands
Talisker is a producer in what region
The Islands
Aberlour is a producer in what region
Speyside
Scapa is a producer in what region
Highlands
In general, how would you describe the style of a lowland scotch whiskey
light and fruity
what is the oldest distillery in scotland
Glenturret (1775)
Bowmore (1779)
Glenturret closed down briefly in the 20th century, so either could be an answer
