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Peat and Smoke

Peat smoke rising towards malting barley
Peat smoke rising towards malting barley

The Scotch Whisky Association says peat is used in malting to give barley a distinctive aroma. [1] Peat and Smoke brings together guides to peat, smoky whisky and the measurements used to describe peated malt.

Start here if you are new

Begin with Peated Whisky: The Complete Guide for an overview, then read What Is Peat and Why Does It Make Whisky Smoky? for the connection between peat and smoke.

Peat, smoke and measurements

Peated Whisky: The Complete Guide: start here for the wider subject.

What Is Peat and Why Does It Make Whisky Smoky?: read this for an explanation of peat and its role in malting.

Phenol PPM Explained: What Peat Measurements Tell You: read this to understand what a peat measurement describes.

Smoky Whiskies for Beginners: choose this for a beginner's introduction to smoky whisky.

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Peated Whisky: The Complete GuideWhat Is Peat and Why Does It Make Whisky Smoky?Phenol PPM Explained: What Peat Measurements Tell YouSmoky Whiskies for Beginners