The name commonly used to qualify whisky from Scotland is Scotch whisky.

In general, five large regions are distinguished, each producing very recognizable whiskies:

the Spey Valley (Speyside) in the northeast is the most important production region, and produces subtle and refined whiskies (examples: Glenlivet, Glenfiddich)

the Highlands in the north give more robust and assertive whiskies (examples: Glenmorangie, Oban, Balblair or Old Pulteney)

lowlands south (examples: Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie)

islands offer very typical whiskies.

islay Island has eight active distilleries (Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Ardbeg, Kilchoman or Caol Ila, etc.)

the island of Jura has a distillery : Isle of Jura

skye Island has a distillery: Talisker

the island of Mull has a distillery : Tobermory

the Orcades Islands have two distilleries: Highland Park and Scapa

Campbeltown
Of the 32 distilleries that existed in Campbeltown, only three remain: Glen Scotia, Glengyle and Springbank

Japanese whisky production began around 1870, but the first commercial production took place in 1923 when the country's first distillery, Yamazaki, was created.

Several distilleries produce whisky in Japan. The best known and most important are Suntory and Nikka. They produce and market both single malt and blends.