Scotch Whisky is unique. No other drink in the world is so imbued with the character of the land of its birth, so deeply woven into its history and culture, so rich in character and associations. And nowhere in Scotland are these associations more in evidence than in Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs.

Scotch Whisky is enjoyed all round the world and although many have tried to replicate its distinctive character, none have succeeded. By some chance of weather and water, a conspiracy of climate and geography, only one small nation possesses all the elements required to make a true Scotch whisky.

The next time you enjoy a dram, take a deep breath of the heady vapours. What you will smell will depend on the whisky you are drinking - each whisky is unique. You may detect scents of heather and honey, wild flowers and pine forests, sea spray and iodine, peat smoke and freshly-broken loam. These are the very scents of Scotland itself, captured and encapsulated in a warming, golden, glowing liquid.

Come with us on a virtual journey through the whiskies of Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs. But remember that there is no substitute for the real thing. A visit to this beautiful and diverse area of Scotland, to tour the distilleries and experience the spirit of the land, can only enhance your enjoyment of what the writer Eric Linklater called "part of Scotland's contribution to humanity."

Slàinte mhath! (Gaelic for "good health", a traditional toast.)