Meet the People Who Make Peated Whisky Possible

Learn how the scotch industry harnesses the power of peat, from the bog to the bottle.

VIDEO: Measuring Peat in Whisky is More Complicated Than It Appears

Bruichladdich’s head distiller explains how, when it comes to single malt scotch, PPM is just a number.

Whether you love the peaty stuff or hate it, there’s likely a good reason for it.

It’s not all ash and iodine: Discover the nuances of peatiness in scotch.

Ignite your passion for campfire flavors with one of these smoky brews.

Boasting the best of Islay in one bottle, these whiskies are more than just smoke.

This torched fish makes a perfect match for the smoky richness of Islay malts and other peated whiskies.

They bring the smoke—but they’re not all from Scotland.

And there’s more peat in the form of Kilchoman, plus a rum cask-finished Irish whiskey and a chocolatey Speyside blended malt.

Love it or hate it, peat is an essential flavor element of many whiskies. Learn what it is, how it’s used in whisky, and why it tastes so distinct.

Westland Distillery is going the extra mile to use Pacific Northwest peat in its whiskey.

“Phenol parts per million” is one way to measure the influence of peat in whisky—but it’s not the only factor that matters.