Peated whisky distilleries are synonymous with Scotland’s whisky industry, history and culture. Here are some must-visit examples.
Scotland’s must-visit peated whisky distilleries
Scotch
To put it simply, Scotch is the term used for whisky made in Scotland.
There is more to it than that of course and there are a number of specific conditions placed on the production, bottling, labelling, packaging and advertising which producers must meet.
The articles below all feature Scotch in some way but we suggest the best starting point is our introductory piece: What is Scotch Whisky?
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“The spirit is king!”: Q&A with Drew and Helen McKenzie Smith, Founders at Lindores Abbey Distillery
WWD chats to Lindores Abbey Distillery founders Drew and Helen McKenzie Smith about producing the site’s first whisky in 527 years
When Bowman met Bruce
World Whisky Day Founder Blair Bowman and Jura Whisky Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce chatted about life on Jura, what’s keeping them busy under lockdown, and all things whisky whilst we enjoyed a World Whisky Day unlike any other before…
Burns Night whiskies
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Smoky Ol’ Tom – A World Whisky Day 2018 Cocktail
Iain Forteath, Global Brand Ambassador for Angus Dundee Distillers, has created a bespoke cocktail using Tomintoul 10 Single Malt Scotch Whisky for World Whisky Day 2018.
What is Scotch?
What exactly is it that makes whisky Scotch, and what else should you know? Here are nine Scotch FAQs
Four cocktails to make you fall in love with Scotch
Scotch is seen as the most sacred of the whisky family, and people can get pretty protective over what you do with it. Contrary to popular belief, Scotch cocktails are not a waste a of good whisky, but an opportunity…
Scotch whisky: Which one to buy if you’re a newcomer
For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a punt on.
Whisky Capitals: Glasgow
Stewart Craigon co-founded, along with partner Kirsty Clarke, Whisky Corner, a blog dedicated to whisky reviews, news, tasting and opinions. He guides us round Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, to the greatest places to enjoy a dram.
