The Highland region of Scotland is in terms of area, the biggest whisky producing region. It extends from the Orkney Islands in the far North, down to just above Edinburgh and Glasgow. Scotland is home to many islands, and this section includes the six whisky producing Islands - The Orkney Islands, Lewis, Mull, Skye, Jura and Arran. If you are looking for whisky from the isle of Islay, please click here.
The Highland region currently has around 39 active and producing distillery along with several defunct distilleries that have closed over the years. The Highland style incredibly diverse, traversing from light, delicate and floral flavours through to the hearty and robust style many associate with this part of the country.
Highland Region — GlenDronach
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GlenDronach 'Allardice' 18 years old 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$169.00
Matured for 18 years in old Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, this whisky has a rich and incredibly complex flavour, with syrupy dark stewed fruit, dark cherries and raisins all carried by a silky smooth mouthfeel that becomes intensely chocolatey, nutty and earthy in the finish. One of Scotland's very finest single malts and a benchmark of the robu...
GlenDronach 'Original' 12 years old 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$72.00
Situated just outside of Huntly in the highlands of Scotland, the GlenDronach distillery has since 1826 produced a style of whisky that is renowned for its rich, heavy character. Notes of dried fruit (raisins, sultanas) followed by a big dollop of heavy toffee and sherry lead into hints of dark chocolate/cocoa. A perfect introduction to the dist...
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GlenDronach 'Parliament' 21 years old 48%
Region: Highland
Strength: 48%
Volume: 700ml
$220.00
Tasting notes from master distiller Billy Walker: Nose: A delicate mix of ripe autumnal fruits, notably blackberries and red plums. Rich Oloroso sherry and candied orange segments. Spiced oatmeal biscuits and toasted oak fragrances bring excellent weight and balance. Palate: Resolute flavours of fine Oloroso sherry and bitter chocolate sauce whi...
GlenDronach 'Peated' 46%
GlenDronach 'Peated' 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$81.50
In stark contrast to the more well known style of whisky made at GlenDronach, this expression has been made from peated barley, paying tribute to the peat historically used to dry the barley in the early days of whisky making. The classic GlenDronach character is still there, with fruit, spice and toffee, and a subtle peat note smouldering throu...
GlenDronach 'The Hielan' 8 years old 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$64.00
Hielan' (heelin) is the old Scots pronounciation of The Highlands, the home of the iconic GlenDronach distillery. This new addition to the range is matured in a combination of American-oak and Sherry casks, and offers a soft and sweet nose with raisins, vanilla and a touch of orange blossom, leading into a rich flavour of more dried fruit, apric...
