Irish Whiskey Makers Are Finding New Ways to Embrace Peat
Adventurous distillers are discovering ways to integrate peat smoke into the typically fruity and light style of Irish Whiskey.
Archive: Peat
Octomore: Exploring Scotch Whisky’s Ultra-Peated Star
All three of this year’s releases will be available in the U.S., good news for stateside fans of peat and Bruichladdich.
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9 Peaty Scotch Whiskies for Smoke Lovers to Try Now [LIST]
Visit the Scottish islands with these smoky scotches from Ardbeg, Talisker, Lagavulin, and more.
Put Peat in Your Home Fireplace With These Products
Throw in a hunk of smoky aroma, straight from Scotland or Ireland.
Smoke Beyond Scotland: These World Whiskies Are Made With Scottish Peat
From Japan to India, Sweden to France, and even the United States, many international distillers are using Scottish peat.
5 Smoked Whiskies Made Without Peat
From seaweed to sheep dung, distillers are using a range of unusual ingredients to add smoky flavor.
Smoke Trail: How Peat Smoke Gets Into Whisky
Follow the steps, from digging and drying to mashing and maturation, that create smoky flavors in single malt scotch.
Understanding Peat’s Environmental Impact
An essentially finite product, peat contains huge amounts of trapped carbon. Here’s what to understand about its use in scotch and other applications.
Video: Peaty Scotch Is the Perfect Base for This Savory Brunch Cocktail
Tristan Brunel of New York City’s George Washington Bar takes a Bloody Caesar to the next level.
Dial Up the Smoke Status with This Single Malt Scotch Scale
Not all peated whisky packs the same punch. From 0 to 309 ppm, there’s a sweet smoke spot for every taste.
5 Rare and Amazing Peated Whiskies
From Macallan to Port Ellen, these single malt scotches have jaw-dropping smoky profiles—and price tags to match.
To Peat or Not to Peat: These Distilleries Give You the Option
From Balvenie and Glenfiddich to Macallan and Caol Ila, you can compare smoky scotches to their non-peaty counterparts.