Do Scotsmen REALLY wear the kilt?

[DWFII]

In the UK so-called "Scotch" is referred to simply as "whisky". All other "whiskey" (note the added "e") is called by names such as Rye, Bourbon, Irish, Canadian, etc. If you ask for a whisky in Scotland (and in some other parts of the world such as B.C.) you will receive the blend (of Scotch) the publican prefers, or he will ask if you have a preference. If you ask for Scotch you will, in some parts, receive a blank look. Don't take that too seriously, just smile and correct your terminology.

What kind of reaction would you get if you asked for a single malt by name...ie. Laphroig 15 or Bruichladdich? Or would it depend on the region...Islands, Highlands, lowlands, etc?