Smoky and Sweet Whiskies
The most complex whiskies balance opposing forces. These expressions combine peat smoke with underlying sweetness — think Highland Park, Springbank, or lighter Islay malts that offer smoke without brutality.
Quick answer
Highland Park 12 and 18 are the classic examples — peat smoke balanced with heather honey sweetness. Springbank 10 and Oban 14 also offer this combination.
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BlendedThe Sassenach
The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky
$104
Single MaltYamazaki
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
$748
BourbonWoodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon
$45
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Single PotPowers
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
$80
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BlendedGlenmorangie
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Whisky
$191
Single PotRedbreast
Redbreast 12 Year Old
$66
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Single MaltGlenDronach
The Glendronach 21 Year Old - Parliament
$263
Single MaltKilkerran
Kilkerran 12 Year Old
$70
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Single MaltLagavulin
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
$98
BourbonBlanton's
Blanton's Gold Edition
$133
Single MaltAmrut
Amrut Fusion
$73
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Single MaltGlenmorangie
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
$253
Frequently asked questions
What whiskies are both smoky and sweet?
Highland Park 12 and 18 are the classic examples — peat smoke balanced with heather honey sweetness. Springbank 10 and Oban 14 also offer this combination.