Whisky

The name commonly used to qualify Scotch whiskey is Scotch whiskey.
There are usually five major regions producing each of the most recognizable whiskeys:
the Spey Valley (Speyside) to the northeast is the most important production region, and produces subtle and refined whiskeys (examples: Glenlivet, Glenfiddich)
the Highlands to the north give stronger and stronger whiskeys (examples: Glenmorangie, Oban, Balblair or Old Pulteney)
South Lowlands (examples: Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie)
the Islands offer very distinctive whiskeys.
Islay has eight active distilleries (Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Ardbeg, Kilchoman or Caol Ila, etc.)
the island of Jura has a distillery: Isle of Jura
Isle of Skye has a distillery: Talisker
the island of Mull has a distillery: Tobermory
the Orkney Islands have two distilleries: Highland Park and Scapa
Campbeltown
Of the 32 distilleries that existed in Campbeltown, only three survive: Glen Scotia, Glengyle and Springbank
The production of Japanese whiskey began around 1870, but the first commercial production took place in 1923 when the country's first distillery, Yamazaki was created.
Several distilleries produce whiskey in Japan. The most famous and important belong to the Suntory and Nikka groups. They produce and market both single malt and blends.