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Page 1: Scotland's History of Whiskey
Page 2: Scotland's History of Whiskey

Scotland has been responsible for a wide range of whiskeys since the 15th century.

Distilleries offer tours explaining the process and tasting options. Whiskey has two main

products: single malt whiskey and blended whiskey. The distinctive types of whiskey are

classified by regional areas of Scotland.

Page 3: Scotland's History of Whiskey

The earliest record of

distillation in Scotland dates

back to the late 15th century.

The production of whiskey

was first taxed in 1644,

leading to an increase in

illegal whiskey distilling. By

1780, there were less than

ten legal distilleries but

hundreds of illegal ones.

Page 4: Scotland's History of Whiskey

Hundreds of illegal

distilleries produced their

whiskey under the cover of

night. This period of time is

when whiskey was known

as moonshine and

smuggling whiskey was a

dangerous task. The scarcity

of whiskey led it to be used

as a form of currency.

Page 5: Scotland's History of Whiskey

Production was legalized in 1823 and there was a sharp rise in technical

innovation. The continuous still, for example, enabled a much faster and

efficient production that also increased quality.

Page 6: Scotland's History of Whiskey

Blended whiskey was perfected

in the second half of the 19th

century. After being marketed

to the world it exploded as one

of the most successful

alcoholic products. A factor

contributing to its sudden rise

in popularity was when wine

production halted due to a

pest infestation of grapevines.

Page 7: Scotland's History of Whiskey

There are five primary regions that describe a whiskey. The regions are:

The Highlands, Lowland, Islay, Campbeltown, and Speyside.

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The Clynelish Distillery

Tour and Taste of the

Highlands Tour includes

tasting of various

Clynelish whiskeys and

must be booked in

advance.

The Speyside

Glenfiddich Distillery

includes several tour

options, one of which

allows visitors to bottle

Glenfiddish whiskey

straight from a cask.

Page 9: Scotland's History of Whiskey

The Glenturret Distillery is

considered one of the most

visited distilleries in Scotland

and offers an exceptional

experience with every visit.

The Springbank Single Malt

Scotch Whiskey Distillery offers

a taste of one of the most

loved whiskeys, which

undergoes a special two-and-a-

half-times distillation process.

Page 10: Scotland's History of Whiskey

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Summary

Scotland’s history is deeply intertwined with whiskey’s legal and illegal production. Distillery tours explain the process of making whiskey and offer tastings of this popular alcoholic

beverage. Whiskey is defined by the specific region of origin, with the predominant regions being the Highlands, Lowland,

Islay, Campbeltown, and Speyside.