Scotland's History of Whiskey

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Scotland has been responsible for a wide range of
whiskeys since the 15th century. Distilleries
offer tours explaining the process and tasting
options. Whiskey has two main products single
malt whiskey and blended whiskey. The distinctive
types of whiskey are classified by regional areas
of Scotland.    
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The earliest record of distillation in Scotland
dates back to the late 15th century. The
production of whiskey was first taxed in 1644,
leading to an increase in illegal whiskey
distilling. By 1780, there were less than ten
legal distilleries but hundreds of illegal
ones.    
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Hundreds of illegal distilleries produced their
whiskey under the cover of night. This period of
time is when whiskey was known as moonshine and
smuggling whiskey was a dangerous task. The
scarcity of whiskey led it to be used as a form
of currency.
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Production was legalized in 1823 and there was a
sharp rise in technical innovation. The
continuous still, for example, enabled a much
faster and efficient production that also
increased quality.    
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Blended whiskey was perfected in the second half
of the 19th century. After being marketed to the
world it exploded as one of the most successful
alcoholic products. A factor contributing to its
sudden rise in popularity was when wine
production halted due to a pest infestation of
grapevines.
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There are five primary regions that describe a
whiskey. The regions are The Highlands, Lowland,
Islay, Campbeltown, and Speyside. 
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The Clynelish Distillery Tour and Taste of the
Highlands Tour includes tasting of various
Clynelish whiskeys and must be booked in
advance. The Speyside Glenfiddich Distillery
includes several tour options, one of which
allows visitors to bottle Glenfiddish whiskey
straight from a cask.
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The Glenturret Distillery is considered one of
the most visited distilleries in Scotland and
offers an exceptional experience with every
visit. The Springbank Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Distillery offers a taste of one of the most
loved whiskeys, which undergoes a special
two-and-a-half-times distillation process.
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Summary
Scotlands history is deeply intertwined with
whiskeys legal and illegal production.
Distillery tours explain the process of making
whiskey and offer tastings of this popular
alcoholic beverage. Whiskey is defined by the
specific region of origin, with the predominant
regions being the Highlands, Lowland, Islay,
Campbeltown, and Speyside.