Why are there five categories of Scotch
Because there are five Scotch Whisky regions – Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. And Each of this region has its own unique characteristics which impact the flavor of the Scotch. Other factors include the size and the shape of the still, with a taller still producing a spirit that is often lighter in character. Maturation is also key to the final flavor of the whisky, with the age of the oak a factor in the flavor imparted into the spirit.