The world of Whiskey is full of many facets. There are really many different types on the market, each with its own history and characteristics: from Malt Whiskey to Grain Whiskey, from Single Malt to Blended Malt, from Blended Whiskey to Singol Barrel, from Irish to Bourbon. However among the various types there is one particularly loved by fans: peaty Whiskeys . A type of Whiskey traditionally produced in the archipelago of the Hebrides, which are located near the south western coasts of Scotland. In this small area, the malt used to make the Whiskey is not dried using coal or wood-fired ovens, but with ovens fed with peat. It is a particular fuel of organic matrix, mainly composed of the sedimentation of vegetable remains impregnated with water, which however have never completely turned into coal. The use of this particular fuel gives the Hebrides malt absolutely particular and unmistakable aromas and scents, which remain even after the distillation process. The Whiskeys produced in the Hebrides and in particular in the Islay and Skye islands, express slightly smoky notes with iodine and brackish hints, typical of the oceanic coasts. VINO75 offers you a selection of prestigious peaty Whiskey labels, from the most famous distilleries of the Scottish islands, such as Talisker, Caol Ila, and Lagavulin.

The Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey is a Single Malt from the Isle of Skye characterized by smoked notes, peat and seaweed aromas, softened by citrus freshness and a pleasant marine flavor. Whiskey Caol Ila have always represented the elegance of the peaty world. The Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Caol Ila Aged 10 Years combines smoky notes, hints of peat, wet seaweed and vanilla. While the Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey stands out for its finesse and delicacy, with light peaty scents, hints of almond, citrus and iodine notes. Lagavulin is perhaps the most famous and well-known name. It has been produced in the Lagavulin distillery in Port Ellend, Scotland, since the early 1800s. The Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey ages for 16 years in oak barrels and expresses intense and deep smoky notes of peat, embellished with hints vanilla and dried fruit.

Other peat whiskey producers include: Ardbeg, Big Peat, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman, Smokey Joe.