One of the most important things I’ve learned in all those years centers specifically on single malt Scotch whisky. If you’re ...

Island whiskies often exhibit coastal influence, for example in their salinity, and several use peat, similar to Islay whiskies, though generally less intense. The use of peat in the mainland ...

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 ...

This peat is earthier and less phenolic/medicinal than Islay peat. The whisky is matured in a European Moscatel sweet white wine barrique, allowing the interplay between the peated spirit and the ...