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Peaty & Smoky

Whiskies with a Unique Smoky Quality

Originally used long ago as the only readily available method of drying malted barley across Scotland, peat influenced whisky is something many have grown to love. Love it or hate it, peat produces the unique character we have come to know as a smoky whisky. Whether that is a spicy wisp in the background, to a full on beach bonfire, we have something to suit all tastes.

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An Cnoc 'Peatheart' 46%

$105.00

An Cnoc 'Peatheart' 46%

Region Speyside

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Made from barley that has been heavily peated, Peatheart is the newest expression from the Knockdhu distillery. Though once the primary fuel source for drying barley, in the Highland's of Scotland few distilleries remain who produce whisky in this style. Initially very smoky on the nose, the peat gives way to a surge of ripe fruity aromas classic to the distillery - pears, citrus (lime) and apple. To taste, the fruity sweetness remains, joined by sweet vanilla, and a floral smokyness that carries through to the finish.

$105.00

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Ardbeg 10 years old 46%

$105.50

Ardbeg 10 years old 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Legendary to those who have come to crave Scotland's big peat-flavoured drams, Ardbeg achieves a balance between surging smoke and peat, with notes of fresh tar, medicinal carbolic soap, wood smoke and a distant coastal element. The palate has a surprising sweetness and an oilyness that is offset by a fruity, citrus hint. One of our most popular Islay malts.

$105.50

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Benromach 'Peat Smoke' 2009 46%

$94.50

Benromach 'Peat Smoke' 2009 46%

Region Speyside

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Distilled from richly peated barley (42 PPM) and matured solely in ex-bourbon barrels for over 10 years, this is the newest release from Benromach's 'Contrasts' series. The peat smoke is quite mild and gentle to start, joined by a rounded and sweet vanilla flavour, ranging from custard to French vanilla ice-cream, offset with citrus. There is an aromatic toasted coconut quality, bringing contrast against the smoky flavour of bonfire embers, with the addition of spice-cupboard and dried apricot tartness to finish.

$94.50

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Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%

$102.50

Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%

Region Islay

Strength 43%

Volume 700ml

Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old Caol Ila from the west coast island of Islay falls under their 'smoky' profile, an introduction to bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. We are met with sweet vanilla and dry cured meat aromas. Peat smoke undertones are complemented by banana and apricot. Ripe banana, kiwi and vibrant hints of fresh citrus, leading to a long, sweet and smoky finish.

$102.50

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Laphroaig 'Quarter Cask' 48%

$139.80

Laphroaig 'Quarter Cask' 48%

Region Islay

Strength 48%

Volume 700ml

Laphroaig's 'Quarter Cask' is named after the use of casks that are a quarter of the size of the normal barrels used at Laphroaig. These small casks are only used at the end of the normal maturation period for a short amount of time due to the intense influence they have on the whisky. The hallmark Laphroaig smoke and pungent peat reek are joined by striking notes of coconut, vanilla and banana. An exceptional Laphroaig that is bottled at 48% to further enhance the flavours and aromas.

$139.80

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Laphroaig 10 years old 40%

$96.00

Laphroaig 10 years old 40%

Region Islay

Strength 40%

Volume 700ml

The famous Laphroaig 10 year old, one of the most iconic single malt whiskies in all of Scotland. Renowned for its earthy, medicinal, richly peaty-smoky flavour, it is an evocative dram that with just one sip transports you to its home on the inner Hebridean island of Islay.

$96.00

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Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%

$103.00

Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%

Region Highland

Strength 43%

Volume 700ml

The peated whisky made at the Tobermory distillery is called Ledaig (pronounced le-chig) and this new whisky comes from the 'smoky' selection of the discovery series by Gordon & MacPhail. On first sniff, there is a rich plume of peat smoke, becoming tinged with a rubbery (burnt tires) notes and cured smoky meat. To taste there is a weighty, oily sweetness, with vanilla and stewed fruits coming through, followed by lime and a kick of peat smoke again, and chocolate in the finish.

$103.00

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Scarabus by Hunter Laing 46%

$79.00

Scarabus by Hunter Laing 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Scarabus is a new single malt whisky selected by Hunter Laing & Co. who marked the opening of their new Ardnahoe distillery on Islay. While the origin of this whisky is a mystery, it is a big dram, offering an aroma of sweet syrupy pears, white raisins, freshly roasting peanuts and plumes of peaty smoke. A briny sea-salt and leathery note adds depth, again nutty then spiced with mace and vanilla on a very oily and viscous mouthfeel. A fantastic new arrival and a must try for fans of Islay's oily, coastal peat smoke.

$79.00

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Talisker 10 years old 45.8%

$102.80

Talisker 10 years old 45.8%

Region Highland

Strength 45.80%

Volume 700ml

This is the same reliable Talisker of old in a rather smart new bit of packaging. The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker produces a unique style of whisky, half way between a gentle, salty, smoky West Highland malt and something smokier from Islay. Robust and punchy, peat plays a leading role on the nose, backed up with honey, leather and spice and a touch of chili-pepper heat.

$102.80

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Bruichladdich 'Port Charlotte Islay Barley' 2012 50%

$143.00

Bruichladdich 'Port Charlotte Islay Barley' 2012 50%

Region Islay

Strength 50%

Volume 700ml

This whisky from Bruichladdich is made from heavily peated barley that was entirely grown on Islay. This smoky Bruichladdich starts with earthy, tarred peat smoke on the nose. Lemon, grapes, and creamy vanilla notes follow. The palate has salty notes on the nose and lemon drops, ground white pepper, charcoal and apple sauce. Tar and brine are found on the finish along with coconut and tobacco notes.

$143.00

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Kilchoman 'Machir Bay' 46%

$93.70

Kilchoman 'Machir Bay' 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Fresh peat smoke mingles with a soft cooked stone fruit sweetness, with layers of smoke. On the palate there is a surge of tangy peat smoke and a vanilla pudding sweetness that leads to a sea-side, peppery smoke. The barley, oak and peat come together in harmony on the finish which is long and peaty. Consistently one of the best whiskies to come from Islay, made by the Wills family at Rockside farm.

$93.70

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Kilchoman 'Sanaig' 46%

$108.00

Kilchoman 'Sanaig' 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Sanaig is predominantly bottled from Ex-Oloroso Sherry Hogshead casks, and this influence is most obvious in its rich colour and flavour. The aroma is classic Kilchoman, with soft cooked fruits, full-bodied peat smoke with citrus notes and a lingering sweetness. A perfect balance of peat smoke and fruity sweetness, somewhere between Machir Bay and Loch Gorm.

$108.00

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Lagavulin 16 years old 43%

$155.80

Lagavulin 16 years old 43%

Region Islay

Strength 43%

Volume 700ml

One of the most famous whiskies in the world, Lagavulin's 16 year old has a lovely balance between a tarry blast of peat smoke, touches of sweet honey and rich dried fruit that lingers on to a dry and mellow smokyness - a true Scotch whisky classic from Islay.

$155.80

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