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€52Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Glenturret's peated style feels like an old Highland workshop meeting a wood-fired kiln. Smoke arrives first, but it never shouts. Sweet vanilla and salted caramel follow, then earthy cereal depth and a fresh lemon-zest lift. The texture stays firm and dry, with a meatycereal note that makes it feel grounded. Each sip shifts between peat smoke and clean brightness, so it stays interesting from start to finish. This is a dram for people who like character over polish, and who enjoy peat with detail, not brute force.

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€64.95

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About the distillery

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Glenturret

Located in the heart of Scotland's stunning Perthshire countryside, the Glenturret distillery is one of the older whisky distilleries in Scotland, with a history dating back to 1775. Situated near the Glenturret Burn, the distillery draws its water from the surrounding hills, contributing to the character of its whiskies. Glenturret distillery is known for its commitment to traditional methods of whisky production. The distillery employs traditional copper pot stills and utilizes traditional floor maltings, where barley is malted in-house. This hands-on approach and attention to detail result in whiskies that are rich in flavour and deeply rooted in tradition. One interesting fact about Glenturret distillery is that it holds the distinction of being the spiritual home of the Famous Grouse blended whisky. The distillery has been an integral part of the Famous Grouse brand, contributing its single malt whiskies to the blend. This partnership has helped to shape both the reputation of Glenturret and the renowned blended Scotch whisky.

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About the Glenturret 10 years Peat Smoked

Glenturret 10 years Peat Smoked is a Highland single malt whisky from Scotland, made at The Glenturret distillery. Within the first 2024 Release range, The Glenturret places this bottle in its core peated offerings. The official release page says the wider 2024 range was crafted by Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno. That detail gives Glenturret 10 years Peat Smoked a defined role, not a one-off experiment. It sits beside age-stated house styles that show how The Glenturret interprets modern Highland peat. As a 10-year-old single-malt, it brings mature oak influence without burying the spirit's smoky heartbeat. The aroma starts with smoky, earthy peat, then opens into vanilla cream and soft caramel sweetness. Lemon zest and fresh citrus brightness keep the nose lively, preventing the richer notes from feeling dense. On the palate, meatycereal malt depth and a faint peanut note add savoury texture and grip. Salted caramel and warming spice build through the middle, then fade into a dry, vegetative echo. The Glenturret often favours traditional process choices that keep flavour definition clear and textural. That philosophy fits Glenturret 10 years Peat Smoked, where structure matters as much as aroma. This bottling is non-chill filtered and natural in colour, so body and appearance stay true. At 50% ABV, the whisky carries smoke, sweetness, and spice with firm, controlled intensity. Glenturret 10 years Peat Smoked rewards slow, neat pours that let each layer emerge in sequence. You first notice peat smoke and earthy depth, then vanilla, caramel, and lemon zest. The finish stays smoky and spicy, with sweet malt underneath and a clean, drying tail. For peated Highland whisky fans, it is a focused, characterful bottle with clear distillery identity.