Islay—pronounced eye-la—has been one of Scotland’s whisky heartlands since at least the 1700s. Once a cottage industry, making Scotch here is now big business: global giants Beam Suntory, Diageo, LVMH ...

The sheer number of iconic quotes about scotch is a testament to this beverage’s quality and importance. Consider, if you will, Anne Taintor’s insightful declaration, “Whoever said laughter is the ...

Not all scotch is created equal—there are distilleries all over the country, and each region produces distinctive whiskies that taste like they couldn't have been created anywhere else. Here's an ...