Best Peated Whiskies
Peated whisky is defined by the smoke from burning peat used to dry malted barley during production. From gentle coastal peat to nuclear-level Octomore, these are the community's most-loved peated expressions.
Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
$748
Single MaltKilkerran
Kilkerran 12 Year Old
$70
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Single MaltLagavulin
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
$98
Single MaltAmrut
Amrut Fusion
$73
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Single MaltBunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
$53
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Single MaltBruichladdich
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
$69
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Single MaltSpringbank
Springbank 10 Year Old
$72
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Single MaltLaphroaig
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish
$67
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Single MaltAberfeldy
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
$50
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Single MaltTobermory
Ledaig 10 Year Old
$50
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Single MaltCaol Ila
Caol Ila 12 Year Old
$68
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BlendedPrában na Linne
Te Bheag Nan Eilean
$42
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What is the most peated whisky?
Bruichladdich Octomore is the world's most heavily peated whisky at 100-300+ ppm phenols. For more accessible intensity, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Laphroaig 10, and Lagavulin 16 are the community's top picks.
What does peated whisky taste like?
Peated whiskies taste of smoke, campfire, iodine, salt, and sometimes tar or medicinal notes. The intensity varies hugely — from the gentle peat of Highland Park to the brutal smoke of Octomore.