Island

The final Highland sub group is that of Island whiskies.  As might be expected when these are viewed on a map, the classification is not so much based on characteristics as convenience - this is a suitable sub group in which to deal with the remaining whiskies which do not fit in any other.

At present the island concerned are Arran, Jura, Mull and Skye in the west, and Orkney in the north.  (it does not of course include Islay, whose distinctive style merits a category of its own)

Once again, generalisations are difficult to make, with characters ranging from reasonable dry to full, sweet and malty.