“Peat, also known as turf, was the primary fuel for drying malted barley in Scotland.” Today, Islay is home to the most famously smoky whiskies in Scotland, the reason for which comes down to ...

Not All Scotch Whiskies Are Smoky — Here's Why Myth #1: All scotch are smoky peat bombs For many people, burly, heavily peated expressions that taste like bonfires define scotch. Yet it ...

I don't like whisky', or 'I don't really like whisky or smokey whiskies or peaty whiskies', and it turns out they actually do like smokey, peaty whiskies." To elevate your whisky knowledge ...

One person wrote: "This whisky is a beautiful creature. It’s peaty, smoky and robust. A real complex flavour punch, with the saltiness of the sea and the heaviness of the peat coming through.

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With so many types of whiskey available, here’s a brief overview of the differences between two of the most popular types of ...

A malt from the likes of Deeside will be slightly more smoky and a little more peaty. The ageing process helps to accentuate each single-malt whisky's individual characteristics. A blended whisky ...

it’s a unique myriad of flavours, even for a distillery that is already well-known for sweet peaty whiskies with smoky, honey flavours.