This region, which encompasses the islands as well, probably has the greatest range of flavours, from the lighter style of the ‘midland’ malts – like Glengoyne and Deanston – all the way up through to the brinier coastal malts – such as Old Pulteney and Oban.
The island malts also have their own styles ranging from the lightness of Arran, through to the sweetness of Jura and Tobermory, and the rich, briney complexity of Highland Park.
The main active distilleries in the Highland are Highland Park, Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Jura, Tobermory and Oban. Noted lost or mothballed distilleries of the Highlands and Islands are Brora, Glen Mhor, Millburn and Glenugie.