The largest geographical region of Scotland where the differences in the character of its whiskies are often a reflection of the wild and rugged landscapes. Eastern distilleries are sheltered from the prevailing westerly’s that relentlessly hit Scotland. These whiskies often show a clean fruity style –Lochside (now closed) was renowned for its light, aromatic malts with long but gentle finishes. The Western distilleries show a heathery, salty tang not dissimilar to those of their close neighbour –Islay. The Northern distilleries reflect their stormy coastal location with a salty, soothing tang. Southern distilleries are similar in character to the malts from the Lowlands region –light, clean and well balanced. They are regarded as a great introduction to malts.

Distilleries:-

NORTHERNHIGHLANDS:- Balblair, Clynelish, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie,
Glen Albyn, Glen Mhor, Glenmorangie, Glenordie,
Millburn, Pulteney, Royal Brackla, Teaninich,
Tomatin.

EASTERNHIGHLANDS:- Banff, Glencadam, Glen Deveron, Glen Esk,
Glen Garioch, Glenugie, Glenury -Royal, North Port,
Old Fettercairn, Lochnagar, Lochside.

SOUTHERNHIGHLANDS:- Aberfeldy, Blair Athol, Deanston, Edradour,
Glengoyne, Glenturret, Inchmurrin, Tullibardine.

WESTERNHIGHLANDS:- Ben Nevis, Glenochy, Oban.