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Glenturret Peated Edition

spicy peaty
3.3
(3)€54Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Glenturret has made spirit near Crieff since 1763, and it lays claim to being Scotland's oldest working distillery. For most of its life it kept the smoke turned off. Then, for a couple of weeks each year, the stills ran on peated malt. This bottling marries that smoky spirit with the older unpeated style the distillery is known for. The result feels gentle rather than fierce. You catch peat smoke and salt, a little pepper, then sweet vanilla underneath. Pour it neat and let the smoke settle around the spice. It rewards a slow, unhurried evening.

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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 Peated Edition

Glenturret Peated Edition is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Glenturret distillery in the Highland region of Scotland. The distillery sits beside the Turret River near Crieff, and it has been distilling since 1763. That long history earns it a strong claim as Scotland's oldest working distillery. This bottling shows a side of the house most drinkers never met for decades. For years Glenturret made mainly unpeated spirit. Smoke came only in a short annual run of peated malt. Glenturret Peated Edition brings the two together in one glass. The peaty character leans medicinal at the edges, with clear peat smoke rather than a heavy assault. It stays balanced, never overpowering the softer malt beneath. The flavour builds in layers worth slowing down for. Smoky notes arrive first, threaded with salt and a dab of pepper. Then a sweet, vanilla warmth rises through the middle. A peppery, spicy lift carries the finish, leaving a faint smoulder on the tongue. It feels light on its feet for a peaty whisky. There is a real reason to seek this dram out now. The distillery announced it would stop peated production from 2025, retiring the smoky style for good. That makes this single malt Scotch whisky a small piece of a closing chapter. Lovers of gentle, salty, spicy smoke have a window to catch it. Enjoy Glenturret Peated Edition neat, in a glass that lets the aromas gather. Give it a few minutes and the peat smoke softens into sweet, vanilla calm. The Highland setting and the long Glenturret story sit quietly behind every sip. It suits anyone curious about smoke handled with a light, careful touch.