Islands

Islands refers to Scotch whisky produced on Scottish islands other than Islay, including Skye, Orkney, Mull, Arran, and Jura. While not officially recognised as a separate region under Scotch whisky regulations, it is commonly used as a descriptive grouping. Production styles vary widely depending on the individual distillery and local conditions.

Compared to Islay, Island whiskies are generally less consistently peated, with a broader range of styles from lightly smoky to unpeated. The category is typically positioned as diverse rather than uniform. Its geographical spread and stylistic variation define its place within the Scotch whisky landscape.