Scottish Alcoholic Beverages

Whisky or whiskey is a spirit made from fermented grains, typically corn, rye, wheat, and barley, and is always aged, predominantly in oak barrels. The story of its discovery provokes heated debates, since both Irish and Scots claim whisk... READ MORE

Scotch is the renowned whisky variety hailing from Scotland. Although it can be made with the addition of other grains or cereals, the original Scottish whisky has to be made with a base of water and malted barley—barley that has be... READ MORE

Scotch ale is a beer style distinguished for its malty character and rich caramel flavors. These big, bold, and full-bodied beers are typically light copper to dark-brown and mostly have a high alcohol content, usually falling between 6 t... READ MORE

Islay is a Scottish island and one of the officially recognized Scottish whisky regions. There are nine operational distilleries on the island, and most of them produce strong, robust, smoky, and peated whisky, but there are also fruity a... READ MORE

Often dubbed as the whisky center, Speyside is one of five official Scottish whisky regions. Although it is geographically a part of Highlands, this area is a separate appellation, because of the large concentration of distilleries and th... READ MORE

This Scottish liqueur is a created with a secret blend of aged Scotch whiskey, honey, herbs, and spices. Its history dates back to the 18th century when allegedly Prince Charles Edward Stuart passed down his secret recipe to Clan Mackinnon. In 191... READ MORE

In terms of size, Highland is the largest region designated for the production of Scottish whisky. It covers most of the Scottish mainland, and though it sometimes includes the islands, they are mostly regarded as a separate region. Becau... READ MORE

Glayva is an award-winning Scottish whisky liqueur. The drink hails from Leith, Edinburgh, where it was created in 1947 by a local whisky merchant Ronald Morrison. The liqueur is a blend of the finest Scotch whiskies, honey, tangerines, c... READ MORE

This cream liqueur is traditionally served at Hogmanay, but it is also associated with other festive occasions, and represents an epitome of Scottish hospitality. The delicious concoction consists of a mixture of brose (water-soaked oatmeal), heat... READ MORE

Campbeltown is a small whisky region that was once the center of Scottish whisky production. Nowadays, there are only three distilleries left, but Campbeltown remains an important area that produces distinctive and unique styles. Whisky f... READ MORE

Long Vodka is a cocktail made with a combination of vodka and either tonic water, lime juice cordial, or lemonade. In order to prepare it, 1 or 2 shots of vodka should be poured into a tall glass over ice, followed by any of the three afo... READ MORE

Lowland is a region for Scottish whisky that is located in the south of Scotland. This small region, in terms of the number of distilleries, is mostly associated with triple distillation, though not all distilleries employ it. Traditional... READ MORE

Magnum is a whisky-based cream liqueur produced and bottled in Edinburgh. It combines fresh cream and Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Apart from its excellent flavor, this Scottish concoction is also distinguished for its bottling&mda... READ MORE

Stroma is a Scottish whisky-based liqueur made with a careful selection of malt whiskies from Old Pulteney. This sweet, golden-colored liqueur has a rich and smooth texture and notes of toffee, citruses, honey, and dried fruit. Their swee... READ MORE