What Makes Whisky Smoky? - How Peated Whisky is Made

What makes whisky peaty? Why do some whiskies have that bold, smoky flavour, while others don’t? In this video, we break down how peated whisky is made and why it tastes the way it does.

🔥 What is peat, and how does it flavour whisky?
🔥 How is peated whisky made, step by step?
🔥 Which whiskies are peaty, and what do they taste like?
🔥 Is peated whisky bad for you? Let’s clear up the myths.

Whether you're a fan of Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, or Octomore, or just want to understand the smoky side of whisky, this video has you covered.

0:00 Intro
0:47 What is peat?
1:34 Peat & whisky
2:44 Steeping the barley
3:32 How peat makes whisky smoky (kilning)
4:50 Smoky taste preferences
5:18 Islay - smoky peaty whisky
5:59 Islay smoky whisky you should know
8:08 Island smoky whiskies you should know
9:07 Terroir & Peat
10:40 New Zealand peated whisky
11:49 What is PPM?
12:53 Whisky brand PPM levels compared
14:02 The flaws of using PPM
15:41 Other ways to make whisky peaty/smoky

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