Is Balvenie Highland Or Lowland?

Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Balvenie distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, owned by William Grant & Sons.
Balvenie distillery.

Is Balvenie a Highland Whisky?

Natural Scottish spring water from the Robbie Dhu Spring throughout its entire production process Balvenie® is one of two Highland distilleries (the other being Glenfiddich®) that use the same water source from start to finish, through mashing, fermentation, distillation, and bottling.

What type of whisky is Balvenie?

single malt whiskies
The Balvenie is a range of single malt whiskies crafted by Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE. Each expression is unique, but all are rich, luxuriously smooth and underpinned by a distinctive honeyed character.

Is Speyside in the Highlands?

Speyside is the area surrounding the River Spey in the north east of the country. It is technically a sub-region of the Highlands but is given specific definition due to the high density of distilleries in the region; over 60 at present.

Which scotches are from the Highlands?

Whiskies of The Highlands

• Ardmore.
• Ardnamurchan.
• Arran (Isle of Arran)
• Atholl Brose.
• Balblair.
• Ben Nevis.
• Black Adder.
• Blair Athol.

Is Balvenie a Highland or Speyside?

Speyside
The Balvenie distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, owned by William Grant & Sons.

Is Glenfiddich Highland or Lowland?

Glenfiddich (Scottish English: [ɡlɛnˈfɪdɪç]) is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky produced by William Grant & Sons in the Scottish burgh of Dufftown in Moray.
Glenfiddich.

Why is Balvenie so good?

That warm fruit and honey nose that slips into darkly sweet and fruit palate and fades out in equal parts sweet and rustic puts a smile on my face every time. It also pairs well with food and makes great cocktails if you’re so inclined. It’s just an all around great whisky.

Is The Balvenie peaty?

The whisky is our first release made from 100% peated malt and was aged in three traditional cask types – first-fill bourbon, refill bourbon and sherry, resulting in exceptional smoky sweet notes with cinnamon and ginger spiciness.

What are the 4 types of scotch?

There are five Scotch Whisky regions – Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

Is Macallan in Highlands or Speyside?

Speyside
Macallan was one of the first Highland distilleries to take out a licence in 1824, since when it has been distilled by generations of craftsman on a small estate over looking the River near Craigellachie in the heart of Speyside.

Is Glenlivet Speyside or Highland?

Speyside
Speyside. As the home of The Glenlivet, we think Speyside is the most beautiful part of Scotland. It’s certainly the most conducive to producing whisky. Our founder, George Smith, was the first licensed distiller to make whisky in Speyside in 1824, and now more than half of Scotland’s distilleries are based here.

Is Lagavulin a Highland Scotch?

Lagavulin distillery is a malt whisky distillery in the village of Lagavulin on the south of the island of Islay, Scotland. It distills spirit that will become Islay single malt Scotch whisky.
Lagavulin distillery.

Is Chivas Regal a Highland Scotch?

It was founded in 1786, with its home being in the Strathisla distillery at Keith, Moray in Speyside, Scotland, and is the oldest continuously operating Highland distillery.

Is Glenfiddich a Highland Scotch?

Glenfiddich History: Our Scottish Highlands Single Malt Whisky Story.

Is Chivas Regal Highland?

The city: New York. Enter Chivas Regal. Strathisla, the spiritual home of Chivas is the oldest working distillery in the Scottish Highlands dating back to 1786.

What is the smoothest Speyside whisky?

The Macallan
The label on the bottle refers to the Highlands but it is technically a Speyside whisky since it is located as a sub-region within the Highlands. The Macallan is famous for its smooth tastes and light peatiness despite varying in flavours depending on ageing time and so on.

What is the most popular single malt scotch in Scotland?

These are the go-tos: (1) The Famous Grouse, aka The Low Flying Bird It’s the top selling blend in Scotland. (2) Dewar’s, aka The Drinking Man’s Scotch Best seller in the U.S., top five in the world. (3) Bell’s, aka Afore Ye Go Top mover in the U.K. overall.

Is Talisker a Highland Scotch?

Talisker Distillery is an island single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, Scotland on the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye.
Talisker distillery.

Is Glenmorangie A Highland Whisky?

Glenmorangie | Highland Single Malt Whisky Since 1843.

What is the best Lowland whisky?

Lowland Whisky

• Bladnoch 19 Year Old 2021 Pedro Ximénez Cask Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70CL / 46.7% ABV.
• North of Scotland 50 Year Old 1971 Single Grain Scotch Whisky | 50CL / 42.2% ABV.
• Lindores Abbey: Sherry Butt The Casks of Lindores Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70CL / 49.4% ABV.