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Peated Whisky
Peated whisky includes Scotch whiskies where malted barley has been dried over peat fires, creating a distinct smoky character in the spirit. This category brings together bottles from Islay, the Highlands, and beyond, spanning ex-bourbon and sherry cask maturation, commonly selected for personal collections, gifting, or as part of a broader Scotch whisky exploration.
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Glenkinchie 16 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Four Corners Of Scotland - Signed£184.99 Inc VATOut of stock
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Where Peated Whisky Sits Within Scotch Whisky
Peated whisky is a core style within the broader Scotch Whisky category, often associated with regional identities such as Islay but also produced across mainland Scotland. These bottles are commonly purchased for vertical tastings, distillery comparisons, or as part of curated whisky collections where variation in peat intensity is a defining factor. They are also regularly included in tasting sets and gift selections focused on contrasting whisky styles.
Peated Whisky Styles, Regions and Production Variables
- Single malt, blended malt, blended Scotch, or grain whisky
- Age-stated (e.g. 10, 12, 15, 18 years) or no-age-statement releases
- Cask maturation: ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, wine cask, port cask, or multi-cask combinations
- Standard ABV (40–46%) or cask strength (typically 50%+)
- Peat intensity measured in PPM (phenol parts per million), ranging from lightly peated to heavily peated expressions
- Regional variation: Islay is widely associated with higher peat levels, while Highland and Speyside distilleries produce both lightly and moderately peated styles
- Production influence: peat smoke absorbed during kilning and retained through distillation cut points determines the final level of peat character
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