Favorite (Scotch) whisky region?

[bbrownri]

Do you think in terms of regionality? Do you prefer whiskies from a given region, or do you just drink what tastes good? I'm an Islay fan, myself.

[bcrossan]

I predict an Islay landslide victory

[Reggaeblues]

Yeah. The great thing about leaving home is not only when comiing back, but what you find along the way.

give me a good old style Macallan anyday! give me some more rosebank!
I'd love another SMWS 5 YO Arran - like a sweetshop in a bottle... and the Yamazaki 18 YO was one of the surprises of late. So many delights to savour on one's travels.

But a good Ardbeg is like a homecoming...

[The Third Dram]

I predict an Islay landslide victory.

If that's the case, then I'll likely find myself beneath a ton or two of earth in no time flat.

Yes, I love Islay whiskies. But for me, be it concerning wine, beer or spirits, variety has always been the key factor. And intrinsic quality! Would I therefore pass up the chance to imbibe a venerable Glen Garioch or Macallan or Auchentoshan in favour of a fine Ardbeg or Lagavulin or Bruichladdich? The thought of potential deprivation sends shivers up my spine.

[dramtastic]

That's a no specific favorite for me. I'm in the variety is the spice of life category and I like all sorts of different flavours and styles.

[lockejn]

There's at least one whisky from each of those regions in my top 10. And I'm pretty sure it would be impossible for me to choose one as favorite over the others. They're all so damn good!

Variety is the spice of life.

[Wub]

Islay.

Spice is the life of variety.

[Ganga]

Ok, Speyside is a sub-region of Highlands. Oh yeah, all those other island distilleries are also considered Highlands. No problem to select Highlands when you have the likes of Brora, HP, Talisker, Glenfarclas, Macallan, Clynelish.

Also, you forgot about Campbeltown. Granted there is only three distilleries here but one of those is amongst the finest.

[borgom]

Islay for me but i'd hate to go without any of the others!

[whiteshirt]

Joint first for me
Islay and Speyside, depending on mood

[Ardbeg311]

Based soley on the numbers of bottles I have enjoyed and those I now have in reserve: Islay.

[johan brugge]

I'd have to say Islay. Although I started with a Lowland, than Speyside and northern Highland wiskies I always go back to Islay ones. That does not mean I don't appreciate others of course.

[SoMK]

That would be a non specific for me too but as my actual favs are Scapa, HP and Talisker.. well, I checked the Islands (not Islay) bit

Would hate to go without any of the other though ! I love Lowlands, Highlands (+ speyside), Islays.. oh, com'on, bring them all.

[talisker10]

Tough call for me since I love Ardbeg Uigeadail and all the Laphs, but Talisker 10 and 18 and HP 12 and 18 and a special HP bottlings tipped it in favor of the Islands. I must say that the Highlands is a close third. A lot of good whiskies there.

[I_SPEY]

I'm in love with them all, Islay and Islands,Highlands and Speyside, Campbelltown and Lowlands, so you tell me, is there realy a choice to make

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I don't really believe in regionalism, but I vote for Lowland just to be contrary.

[pkt77242]

I voted Highlands, as I consider Speyside and islands as part of highlands thus you have Aberlour, Brora, Talisker, HP, Macallan, Glenfarclas, Old Pulteney, Glenfidich, Glen Grant, Glenlivet, Glenmo, and others which to me beats Islay.

Sean

[Wub]

It could be argued that Islay isn't a region, but several very famous examples of Island whisky. The Whisky Magazine system, which distinguishes between "Islay" and "Island (non-Islay)" sort of relegates the other Island whiskies to an afterthought ("Oh yeah, there are those too, but they're not Islay."). I'm not sure why the "non-Islay" disclaimer needs to be there.

[Knolly]

Baaaahhaaa baahhaaaa

Yes, I'll follow the flock to Islay, but I do enjoy sooo many whiskies from other regions too!

Hell I'm not even drinking whisky tonight - it's grappa and a damn fine one too: Distileria Berta Bric Del Gaian!

[Reggaeblues]

I favour whichever region I happen to be drinking in, or from...

[Minnesota Malt]

ISLAY for me now, but maybe that will change in the future, not in the near future though.

[Drammed]

I am firmly planted in Speyside with a few trips to Orkney

[ClubSmed]

My favourite Scotch whisky region would have to be Scotland

Too hard to narrow it down any further

[daveski]

I love HIGHLAND.

I also love ISLAY.

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[Swedish Chef]

Also, you forgot about Campbeltown. Granted there is only three distilleries here but one of those is amongst the finest.

Campbelltown would be first choice, alas it wasn't an option. Second comes Speyside. I refuse to vote.