The result is something called a peat bog. Peat can be extracted from the land for use in agriculture (one of the most important industries on Islay). It is also, famously, used in the whisky ...

First: There’s no denying the peat smoke, maritime notes, and char typical of Islay whiskies, but because we’re talking about Ardbeg here, it’s especially pronounced. But all of that ...

The whiskey is named after a beach on Islay that is famed for its “singing sands.” The nose features a complex interplay of smoky peat, phenolic/medicinal notes, seasoned oak, hints of dried ...