The Highlands, for whisky purposes, is the mainland area of Scotland which is north of an imaginary line which stretches from Greenock in the west to Dundee in the east. This is a massive area with some very diverse distilleries and whiskies. Tullibardine and Deanston in the softer countryside of Perthshire produce light, gentle whiskies whereas Old Pulteney and Clynelish in Sutherland are more robust and spicier and then Oban on the west coast, which is smoky. Something for everyone!