Glenturret Peated Whisky Review

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Glenturret, the oldest working distillery in Scotland, founded in 1775.
Type: Peated whisky.
Distillation and Maturation: The whisky is produced using peated malt, but specific details about the distillation and maturation process are not provided. It carries no age statement.
Color and Bottle Design: The color and bottle design are not described in the transcript.

Balance of Flavors: The whisky presents a complex balance between smoky and sweet flavors, with a hint of saltiness that is more a suggestion to the brain rather than an actual ingredient.
Unique Characteristics: It features 20 ppm peat, lying between phenolic medicinal notes and bonfire dry smoke notes. The flavor profile includes warm bitumen, freshly baked brownie, sweet smoky flavor with slight salty notes, fruitiness, and a Christmas cake brownie sweetness.
Comparison: The flavor is described as complex in the nose but one-dimensional in taste, with a smokiness that covers the youth of the whisky.

Historical Production: The use of peated malt is a nod to the historical production methods of the distillery, where peat was commonly used for drying barley due to its abundance and cost-effectiveness compared to coal.

Historical Context: The distillery's location near the historical tax line between the Highlands and Lowlands is discussed, suggesting its historical significance and the evolution of whisky production regulations in Scotland.

Horst Luening's Preference: "Whenever you have the chance, either the one or the other, I would prefer this one." - indicating a preference for the Glenturret Peated over the Sherry bottling.
On Smokiness: "There is no difference between peatiness and smokiness. Smokiness is the top description and this smokiness comes from the burning of peat."

Glenturret Peated is a peated whisky from Scotland's oldest working distillery, founded in 1775.
It features a complex flavor profile with smoky and sweet notes, including 20 ppm peat, warm bitumen, freshly baked brownie, and a hint of saltiness.
The whisky's production pays homage to historical methods, using peated malt as was common in the past.
The distillery's location near the historical tax line adds to its cultural significance.
Horst Luening prefers the Peated version over the Sherry bottling for its smoky complexity.

Peat Lovers: Individuals who enjoy a smoky flavor profile will likely appreciate this whisky.
History and Culture Enthusiasts: Those interested in the historical aspects of whisky production and Scottish heritage may find the storytelling elements appealing.
Beginners to Peated Whisky: Given its balance of smoky and sweet flavors without being overwhelmingly peaty, this could be a good introduction for newcomers to peated whisky.