Peat perfection

The smoky spectrum Scotch Whisky 

Earthy, sooty, iodine-forward, bonfire-like – peat smoke shows up in many forms. Pick out a bottle and get exploring

Caol Ila 10 Year Old James Eadie Refill Palo Cortado 56.1% 70cl

£79.95

Peated whisky. Some say you either love it or hate it. We say that’s far too simple for such a diverse, complex style. Some peated releases are loud, bold, profound. Others are more subtle, with the smoky element more like a seasoning. With that in mind, we say give peat a chance – you might be surprised.

We’ve picked out five bottlings with very different peated profiles. This independently bottled Caol Ila from James Eadie sees the classic smoky spirit paired with a Palo Cortado sherry hogshead. It’s got zesty fruit and tart berries in with the beach bonfire notes. We’re big fans, and reckon you will be, too.

Want to dial up the smoke? Scroll down for our own exclusive Williamson bottling. After something a little more nuanced? Pick up the remarkably elegant Woven blend. Bowmore 15YO and Orkney 8YO offer something in between.

Peated whisky is remarkable. Get set to embrace the smoke.

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