The regional boundaries are now redrawn to simplify this aspect of the whisky industry. About whisky and the history of scotch malt whisky whisky, scotland s national drink, has been lovingly crafted throughout the country for centuries. Scotch whisky is scotland s leading indigenous product, and is of major importance to the economy not only of scotland, but of the united kingdom as a whole. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map. The emotive language of a representative from scotland highlights more than.
A contemporary and stylish print of the scottish whisky regions and distilleries the ideal christmas, fathers day or birthday gift for whisky fans. These are highland, lowland, speyside, islay and campbeltown. Many of my friends are native born scots and all love single malt scotches. The flavour map will help you choose a single malt whisky based on its taste. The single malt whisky flavour map has been prepared and endorsed by the independent whisky expert dave broom, together with our master blenders, as an aid to navigating the many spirits scotland has to offer. Unique notes by james mcewan on the reverse of the map include a distillery directory, website addresses, cooperage notes, cask information, landranger os map references and some. Pdf whisky map of scotland download full pdf book download.
Indeed, the whiskies of this wilderness are typically bold, powerful and peaty. The whisky fan said the idea for the map came about after he held a whisky tasting for his friends and realised that he could merge his love of whisky with his passion for cartography. Your cheat sheet to scottish whisky regions flaviar. This means its easy to see where a whisky sits based on its characteristics. Scotch whisky is scotlands leading indigenous product, and is of major importance to the economy not only of scotland, but of the united kingdom as a whole. Travel from the highlands to the islands, and everywhere in between. For both whisky connoisseurs and novices alike, the map marks every whisky distillery in the uk that you can visit. Weve also compiled regional whisky distillery maps. Home to over half of scotlands distilleries, speyside malts from these fifty or so distilleries are known for being frugal with peat and lavish with nutty fruit flavors. On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on their light or rich qualities. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jan 01, 2017 many of my friends are native born scots and all love single malt scotches. Where a whisky is made can have a huge bearing on its flavour, everything from the source of the water to the presence of peat in the local area will come through in the taste. Situated near the moray firth and in the northeast part of scotland is speyside, a beautiful area surrounding the river spey.
The practice of distilling whisky has been lovingly perfected throughout scotland for centuries and began as a way of turning rainsoaked barley into a drinkable spirit, using the fresh water from scotlands crystalclear springs, streams and burns. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. Great guide for anyone wanting to explore scotlands whisky trail. This spirit can either be a blend from several distilleries, known as blended scotch whisky. However leith itself was a popular base for scotch whisky blenders, its port having been granted a license to store whisky under bond as early as 1822. Compare at a glance the smoky and the rich, the light and the delicate, see where to begin and where to go next on your journey. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the. A single malt scotch whisky is matured spirit which is the product of a potstill distillation process from an individual scotch whisky distillery and which has been matured in oak casks in controlled conditions in a warehouse in scotland. Home to the greatest concentration of distilleries in the world, scotland is divided into five distinct whisky regions. To celebrate world whisky day on saturday 19th may, weve created the first interactive whisky map of the uk. Scotch is like wine in that the location of where its produced makes a big difference to how it tastes, looks and smells even though its produced in the same country. See more ideas about whisky, distillery and scotch whisky.
It is perhaps only fair then that industrious islay has long been crowned scotlands whisky island. Interactive whisky map marks every distillery you can visit. Again,a number of whisky distillers have advertised their product around the map of scotland and this limited edition print run compliments the map of 1902,being produced to the same dimensions609mmx914mm. As one of scotlands leading whisky experts dewars master blender stephanie macleod explains, whisky drinkers are becoming more adventurous and there are a number of surprising combinations to try. Take this handy clowns pocket sized map with you and drink your way from highland park to ardbeg. The maps below indicate the locations of both working and closed distilleries.
It is often necessary to make arrangements in advance, but many distilleries have extensive visitor facilities and do not require prior warning of a visit. However, the highlands is the largest whisky producing area in the whole of scotland, and diverse distillers here are architects of differing crafts. The reason i was searching out a map like this was to see the proximity of the port ellen distillery on islay to the campbeltown region of scotland. Travel and food writer graeme taylor embarks on a tour of scotland to explore the rich history of scottish terroir that results in scotlands unique regional whisky, and discovers how whisky matching pairs perfectly with the wonderful natural larder of the country as. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master. Scotlands first vertical distillery planned scotch whisky.
Whisky distilleries in scotland can close at short notice due to maintenance, local holidays, and with the increasing popularity of distillery touring, many tours will book out. As there are over 100 distilleries around scotland with a large amount in speyside, which is a very small region on. The malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland. I recd a sample of the 24yr 2nd annual port ellen 59. Production we have 16 speyside distilleries in total, and they share the region with a number of independents. This remote area has more whisky distilleries than any of the other whisky areas of scotland. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global. Personalise your print for that extra special touch by adding the name of the recipient in the title, eg, martins whisky map. Scotch whisky regions working distillery bold n closed.
About whisky and the history of scotch whisky visitscotland. Leith was once the national hub for the scotch industry and its really exciting to. Following the success of the limited edition distillery map of scotland 1902 a further map has been secured that depicts the industry in the 1960s. Just 25 miles in length, its rocky bays and sheltered inlets house eight active distilleries. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. The whisky map and guide is a 32page booklet with a singlesided foldout map including more than 100 distilleries with details of public access, visitor centers, and websites. Apr 30, 2015 whisky map of scotland by amcmurchieprints on etsy. The malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland folded. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. The lowland whiskies are produced in the south of scotland, identified on the. The 4 colour maps and guides in this pack give details of all the malt whisky distilleries by region as defined by the scottish whisky association. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could re. Our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the distilleries in scotland. Whisky fassle, the whisky exchange, queen of the moorlands, harris whisky, wild scotsman, leinburn ltd.
Travel and food writer graeme taylor embarks on a tour of scotland to explore the rich history of scottish terroir that results in scotlands unique regional whisky, and discovers how whisky matching pairs perfectly with the wonderful natural larder of the country as an excellent accompaniment to a traditional scottish meal. Food and whisky pairing is really catching on and there are a wide range of foods that match really well. Whisky map of scotland the university of edinburgh. Combine 8 oz strong brewed iced coffee, 18 teaspoon ground. The most densely populated whisky region in the world sits in a fertile valley of rivers and glens. Scotch whisky is produced all over scotland and can be broken down into 6 regions, highlands, speyside, lowlands, campbeltown, islay and islands. Mar 04, 2015 the map gives a full view of the whisky producing regions of scotland. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. Browse the listings in our scotland s whisky map below to learn more about our distilleries and find a behindthescenes whisky tour near you.
With this unique poster, youll travel around scotlands major distilling regions, trying and logging a single malt from each. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different. Soft and smooth malts are characteristic of the region, offering a gentle, elegant palate reminiscent of grass, honeysuckle, cream, ginger, toffee, toast and cinnamon. Over half of scotlands malt whisky distilleries are found in the lush, rainwashed valley of the river spey. Whisky word map designed using distillery names from around the country a unique and detailed typographical scotch whisky map with a few popular terms associated with whisky distilling. Designer kevin sheehan says i wanted to create a map that beautifully captured the essence of whisky, not just showed the geographic location of every distillery the maps included information and imagery about the manufacture of whisky and even an. Scotch whisky map 2018 als pdf zum download whiskyexperts.
In my view the articles should be merged under malt whisky unsigned comment from 93. Whisky distilleries map an especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that are either still active or that closed since the 1960s. Interactive whisky map marks every distillery you can. Taste your way around scotland scotch is back although with more than 500 years of tradition, some would say it never left. Islay is one of many small islands off scotlands west coast but it certainly stands out from the crowd. Known for light, grassy nonpeated whiskies, speyside boasts more than half the malt whisky distilleries in scotland including the two bestselling single malts in the world, the glenlivet and. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland. Browse the listings in our scotlands whisky map below to learn more about our distilleries and find a. You wont believe how beautiful this handdrawn whisky map. Singlemalt whisky and the paradoxes of scottish leisure and tourism policy karl spracklen, professor of leisure studies, leeds metropolitan university, uk k. From the most northernly distillery, highland park whisky distillery on the orkney islands, to the most southernly. On the original map, various distilleries were positioned. Perching just above england, the lowlands can play truant from peat or salinity.
On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on. Size 24ins x 36ins, 609 mm x 914mm following the success of the limited edition distillery map of scotland 1902 a further map has been secured that depicts the industry in the 1960s. Pictorial, illustrated map of our bonny wee homeland. Each region contains a space that will let you log a whisky from.
Any style goes, including bourbon, scotch, rye, wheat, canadian, irish, white dogs, and everything in between. A guide to flavours the flavour map plots single malts on two axes. Theres over 100 working distilleries operating today and counting. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland master of malt. The new map of the whisky distilleries in scotland scotch. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours.
Whiskies from the highland distilleries cant be summarised in a single sentence. The whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard edition shows a map of scotland with more than 400 distilleries. Manuscript maps has produced a stunning map of the whisky distilleries of scotland. Again,a number of whisky distillers have advertised their product around the map of scotland and this limited edition print run compliments the map of 1902,being produced to the same dimensions. Whiskyfassle, the whisky exchange, queen of the moorlands, harris whisky, wild scotsman, leinburn ltd.
The castles map and guide is a 48page booklet with a doublesided foldout map highlighting more than 800 of scotland s finest castles and fortified houses. This map includes a representative sampling of the better scotch whisky distilleries, and some that are included in areas where there are few distilleries. S cratching lottery tickets is fun, but lets face it your chances of winning arent great. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The practice of distilling whisky has been lovingly perfected throughout scotland for centuries and began as a way of turning rainsoaked barley into a drinkable spirit, using the fresh water from scotlands crystalclear springs. Our authentic and striking malt whisky map, exclusively designed and hand drawn for largesse by a leading scottish artist, makes it a must have for all scotch whisky connoisseurs presented in full colour, highlighting scotlands most famous single malt whiskies and distilleries, the malt whisky map is your passport to discovering and tasting many of the single. Scotch whisky regions working distillery bold closed distillery italics major towncity laphroaig lagavulin bruichladdich ardbeg bunnahabhain s o u n d a o f i s l a y l o c h i n d a l port charlotte isle of jura port ellen bowmore caol ila kilchoman port askaig i s l a y m o r a y f i r t h auchriosk glentauchers othes craigellachie the. Win an interactive whisky map of scotland closed this competition is now closed thanks to all those who entered. To a scotch whisky drinker, the whisky trail is the equivalent to a golfer wanting to tour st. The best interactive map of the distilleries of scotland i. Nigel owen a map of the whisky making regions of scotland. Whisky find out more information about whisky, how its made, what foods to pair it with and more. Scotland mapped out is a colourful and quirky illustrated map of scotland, by maisie shearring, full of history, culture, and architecture. The rugged terrain and remoteness of the surrounding land served as a dream location for early malt distillers many moons ago.
The map gives a full view of the whisky producing regions of scotland. May 15, 2015 known for light, grassy nonpeated whiskies, speyside boasts more than half the malt whisky distilleries in scotland including the two bestselling single malts in the world, the glenlivet and. To avoid disappointment, always book distillery tours well in advance at least 23 days ahead. About whisky and the history of scotch malt whisky whisky, scotlands national drink, has been lovingly crafted throughout the country for centuries. Grain scotch whisky a blend of single grain scotch whiskies which have been distilled at more than.
What ive done is merge them all into this version of the map, which i hope proves useful. Sold around the world for more than 100 years, scotch whisky is now. The maps show the location all working malt whisky distilleries plus the closed or silent distilleries, the grain distilleries and. The lowlands produce drams doted on by lovers of the aperitif and mellow malt. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Independent whisky experts have worked out that when it comes to flavour in a glass of whisky all scotland s single malts can be plotted on a simple grid. The flavour map makes it easy to identify where the subtle similarities and distinct differences can be found, so you can explore the whisky landscape with confidence. By all means go straight from az, but its much more fun if you meander a little. The 1960 distillery map of scotland whisky gift shop. Glens a plenty, history in abundance speyside is the whisky manhattan. Great guide for anyone wanting to explore scotland s whisky trail.
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