Peated whiskies offer varying levels of distinctively smoky flavour. For information on the process of peating and examples of great peated whiskies to try, see the articles below.
Peated whisky can seem like a difficult beast to tame, especially when it comes to mixing. In less-than-deft hands the smokiness can prove overpowering, masking other flavours.
Scotch is seen as the most sacred of the whisky family, and people can get pretty protective over what you do with it. Contrary to popular belief, Scotch cocktails are not a waste a of good whisky, but an opportunity…
For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a punt on.
Peated whiskies have been taking the drinking world by storm. But how does this style of whisky get its unique characteristics, and where did it all begin?