Complete Guide to Scotch Whisky Regions: Highlands, Lowlands, Islay, Speyside, Campbeltown & Islands

If you’ve ever wondered how Scotland’s whisky regions influence the flavours in your glass, this is the video for you. In this full-length guide, I explore all five official Scotch whisky regions — the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Islay and Campbeltown — plus make the case for a sixth: the Islands. From windswept coastlines to inland glens, we’ll unpack how geography, climate, history and production styles all play a role in shaping each region’s unique whisky character. Whether you're a whisky beginner or a seasoned dram lover, this 45-minute journey will help you understand regional styles, uncover distillery highlights, and even give you affordable bottle recommendations to start your exploration. Topics include: 01:36 - Lowlands: Subtle and Approachable 06:05 - Highlands: Bold, Varied and Expansive 14:30 - Speyside: Elegant and Fruity 19:50 - Campbeltown: Once Mighty, Now Boutique 25:22 - Islay: Peat, Smoke and Maritime Influence 34:54 - Islands: Should They Be a Region of Their Own? 🥃 Leave a comment with your favourite region – or the one that surprised you most! I'm Nath Martyn, The Whisky Scribe! I explore the world of single malts, blends, and everything in between—helping you discover great drams without the guesswork. 🔥 Subscribe for weekly whisky reviews & recommendations: 👉 Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhiskyscribe/?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Follow for more whisky content: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhiskyscribe/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiskyScribe 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhiskyscribe Prefer reading? This video is also available as a series of articles on my website: Lowlands - https://thewhiskyscribe.com/lowland-whisky-region/ Highlands - https://thewhiskyscribe.com/highland-whisky-region/ Speyside - https://thewhiskyscribe.com/speyside-whisky-region/ Campbeltown - https://thewhiskyscribe.com/campbeltown-whisky-region/ Islay - https://thewhiskyscribe.com/islay-whisky-region/ Islands - https://thewhiskyscribe.com/islands-whisky-region/ ⚙️ Equipment Used 🥃 Glencairn Whisky Glass https://amzn.to/4nS9ISV 📷 Camera: Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless https://amzn.to/47IGEIT 🎤 Audio: RØDE Wireless GO II + Lavalier Mics https://amzn.to/4nYZtML 💡 Studio Lights: Godox SL60W https://amzn.to/47K9DMv 🌈 Background Lights: Phottix M500RGB https://amzn.to/4phAjdu 💡 Support the Channel Some links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping me keep the whisky content flowing! 🥃