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Whisky Review: Son of a Peat Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Batch 2)

We review Son of a Peat Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Batch 2), a blended Scotch whisky that's quite peaty and aged up to 20 years.

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Tasting Notes

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Son of a Peat is 47% abv; blended with up to 20 year aged Scotch whisky; it’s aged in hogshead, sherry butt casks, and used bourbon casks; Batch No. 2 is totally sold out and was available only to Flaviar members.
Appearance:
It’s pretty light in color, and there’s no added coloring. There’s not a lot of sticky sweetness holding the legs together so they form small droplets instead of cascading down elegantly.
Nose:
Heavy charcoal is cut with lightly floral scents. It smells sweet and savory like buttered biscuits with a drizzle of thick honey. On first glance, it was overwhelmingly smoky, and smelled sort of like chemicals and sharpies. It opened up really quickly with elegant earthy and oaky tones with hints of Baby’s Breath. It’s tough and strong, but also feels like a nice hug.
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Comments:
I had no idea what peat is supposed to taste like before, but now I definitely know. I’m grateful for this simultaneously nuanced and in-your-face peated Scotch experience. After the first sip my palate was confused and angry, but after the second, third, fourth taste my tastebuds were totally on board. For anyone who likes peat, Son of a Peat is a multi-faceted example of how subtle flavors interact with each other to create a very special, limited release.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Shauna McKnight

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