Whisky regions… relevant or redundant? – Edinburgh Whisky Academy News
Whisky regions… relevant or redundant?
It is only over the last few decades that whisky marketers have really begun using the Scotch whisky regions to promote regional variations (in a similar way that wine producers have for many years). The usefulness of regional classification, however, has always been questioned by some in the whisky industry.
When the Scotch Whisky Association originally named five regions (which included the Islands as a sub-category of the Highlands), there were only a small handful of Island distilleries. However, with the opening of distilleries from Shetland to the Outer Hebrides and others, an Island region is arguably justifiable. But does it really matter?
In-person Stateside study
Excitement is building for our first in-person teaching trip to the USA this September. There are two opportunities to study the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky with us in-person. First up, we’ll be in New York at Kings County Distillery (10 & 11 Sep) before moving to New Hampshire for a special ticketed event (13 & 14 Sep) ahead of the Highland Games & Festival (16-18 Sep). Places are filling up for both courses, so if you – or someone you know – might be interested in attending, be sure to secure the spot(s) soon.
