Pubs are more ubiquitous in Scotland than kilts, and there are few things more satisfying than relaxing in one, sipping a wee dram of whisky, at the end of a day spent hiking hills or touring castles.

Every country music fan knows Nashville is the place to be if you're looking to drown your sorrows in a glass of whiskey, or indulge in the age-old southern tradition of drinking under the radar wi...