Scotch 101

Follower's, today we're gonna get started with what I think is the most refined and magnificent drink on the planet: Scotch! Scotch is a form of whiskey that is produced......where..... yes, your right if you said Scotland. This form of whiskey is amazing and complex with so many different options that you are bound to find one you'll love! So, young connoisseur's here is you

introduction to Scotch.

Scotch whiskey comes from three different main regions,but there are also other parts of Scotland that produce this excellent beverage. The three we will cover in this posting will be: The Isla region Speyside , and Highland region. All these different sectors of Scotland have certain characteristics that make them unique and regional.

First region I will cover is the Isla region. The Isla Scotches have and are known for their peat and smokey textures and flavors. They tend to be more robust and heavy, as they lso pack a heavy punch when consumed. Most Scotch experts believe the the Isla region Scotch's are the top of the line whiskey's. I believe that as well especially when it comes to the older scotch whisky's. In Isla, you can find such distilleries as: Lagavulin(the prince of isla whisky), Ardbeg, which i consider the most robust and manly scotch on the market, Bowmore, Bruichladdich(my favorite from this region) Caol Ila, Laphroaig, and a few more which we will cover in up coming reviews and post.

The second region is the Speyside. Unlike the Isla region, the Speyside Scotches Tend to be a lot sweeter and easy on the palate, but yet very flavorful. They also have lots of floral flavor's and fruit scents. Some of the most popular Speyside Scotch's are: The Glenfiddich, Glenlievet, Aberlour, Balveine, Tomotoul,The McCallan, among more that we will cover later.

The last and final major region I will cover is the Highland region. The Highland region"s in my book tend to be a great balance between both the Isla region and the Speyside . In they Highlands of Scotland the produce such big names in the whiskey world such as: Highland Park, Aberfeldy, Balblair, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Glen Ord, Glenmorangie, Oban, and more.

In all Scotland offers plenty of choices for the different palate. As this blog grows older and and longer I will cover all these Scotches and will do my best to describe them in depth and show you how to drink them all properly. Till next time you young connoisseur's