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Scotch Whisky, known worldwide as "Scotch" is an umbrella term for any of the following whisky varieties produced in Scotland; Single Malt, Blended Malt, Single Grain, Blended Grain and Blended (Malt & Grain) Whisky.
In terms of an official definition, Scotch Whisky must be at least 40% ABV, it must be distilled to a maximum strength of 94.8% ABV, it must be wholly matured in an excise warehouse in Scotland for at least 3 years and the cask that the whisky is matured in must not exceed a capacity of 700 litres. In addition, if an age statement is present on the bottle or label, every spirit within that bottle must be at the very least, the age stated. This is the case with all varieties of Scotch Whisky.
Traditionally, Scotland was divided into four distinct whisky producing regions, each with their own characterisitc styles and flavours.
These were;
- Highlands
- Lowlands
- Islay
- Campbeltown
The Scotch Whisky Association now recognises an additional region which lies within the Highland region, called Speyside. It is an area that encompasses the Spey river valley in the north east of the country and is home to just under half of Scotland's working distilleries.
In addition to this, a further but unofficial region exists in the form of "The Islands" with whiskies such as Scapa, Highland Park, Talisker, Arran and Tobermory hailing from this region. Technically however, The Islands are part of the Highland region.
Therefore the regions are as follows;
- Highlands
- Lowlands
- Islay
- Campbeltown
- Speyside
- Islands (Unoffical, part of the Highlands)

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Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Re-Charred Hogshead - Single Cask -Single Malt Scotch Whisky - James Eadie - Cask #307362
Highland - 70cl / 56.2%
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Re-Charred Hogshead - Single Cask -Single Malt Scotch Whisky - James Eadie - Cask #307362Cask #307362Distilled: 17/11/2009Bottled: 2020Cask Strength: 56.2% vol. Nose: Waves of fresh pear drops, lemon peel and yuzu are softened by rosewater, almonds, cardamom. A littl…
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Blair Athol 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - James Eadie - 2019 Release
Highland - 70cl / 46%
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - 2019 Release -Single Malt Scotch Whisky - James Eadie - 1st Fill Bourbon & Refill Hogsheads casks. Cask # No 303002, 307755, 311171. Nose: Boiled sweets, lime, liquorice and spearmint immediately greet the nose, before giving way to dominant notes of rich banoffee p…
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Blair Athol 23 Year Old-1993- Single Malt Scotch Whisky-2017 Special Release
Highland - 70cl / 58.4%
The Blair Athol distillery was founded in 1798 and stands on a peaty moorland in the foothills of the Grampian mountains. The water souce for the distillery comes in the form of the "Burn of the Otter"; Allt Dour Burn. A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt.From the seldom seen Blair …