10th September, 2015 by Amy Hopkins

Gaelic may still be the beloved spoken tongue among some communities, but international consumers constantly grapple with the language when trying to order their favourite Scotch whisky.

Itself derived from the Gaelic term “uisce beatha”, meaning “water of life”, the Scotch whisky industry is certainly not short of a tongue twister or two.

While consumers may have little trouble enunciating the name of most Speyside and Lowland distilleries, those based in the Highlands and Islands present further difficulties.

Scotch lovers can wander into embarrassing territory when ordering a dram of Wemyss, Glen Garioch or Bruichladdich. The omission of a guttural “och” and pronunciation of silent letters may lead to condescending smirks or an outright guffaw from industry showoffs.

If you want to avoid such uncomfortable experiences, click through the following pages to discover our pick of the top 10 commonly mispronounced Scotch whisky brands, and how to say them correctly.