These scotch whiskies are from the most densely populated whisky region, not only in Scotland but the world. Home to well over 50 distilleries, the Speyside region is known for light, smooth, easy to drink and traditionally non-peated, highly flavorful malts. New distilleries are still popping up in this region, famous for its fertile soil, rolling hills, the Cairngorms National Park and of course the River Spey, its namesake.