Highland

Reference

Highlands

ABV40-46%

Sub-styles

Northern HighlandSouthern HighlandWestern HighlandEastern HighlandCoastal Highland

Tasting Notes

Heather, honey, stone fruit, dried apricot, malt sweetness, gentle peat (some distilleries), sea salt (coastal), Christmas cake (sherried), vanilla, oak spice. Sub-regions diverge: Northern Highlands run maritime and honeyed; Southern Highlands lean lighter and floral; Eastern Highlands offer fruit and spice.

Brand Guide

Well

Famous Grouse (Highland blend, $20-25)

Call

Glenmorangie Original 10, Dalmore 12 ($35-50)

Premium

Clynelish 14, Oban 14, GlenDronach 15 ($55-80)

Top Shelf

Dalmore 18, Glenmorangie Signet ($100+). Glenmorangie 10 is the approachable gateway - clean, fruity, and crowd-pleasing

Explore Spirits

The Story

Scotland's geographic sprawl bottled — no single character, only terroir-driven variation from coast to mountain to glen.