6 Scotch Regions And Their Unique Whiskies

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Here’s a look at the six Scotch whisky regions and what makes their whiskies unique:

1. Speyside

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2. Highlands

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3. Islay

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4. Lowlands

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5. Campbeltown

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6. Islands

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