The Smokestack Sessions — All Peated Whisky Tasting
Peat is the ancient, partially decomposed plant matter found in bogs and moorlands. When dried and burned beneath the malting barley, it releases dense, earthy smoke that infuses the grain with its unmistakable character. The result is a whisky style loved for its primitive fire: smoky, rugged, complex, and unapologetically bold.
Join us for The Smokestack Sessions, an immersive all-peated whisky tasting celebrating the full spectrum of smoke. From gentle coastal whispers to full-blown phenolic powerhouses, we’ll explore how terroir, tradition, and technique shape each dram.
Expect a guided lineup of distinctive peated expressions, stories from the peatlands, and a deep dive into why these whiskies continue to captivate enthusiasts worldwide.
The line-up could be something like...
• Leapfrog 13Y by Murray McDavid
• Ledaig Hebridean Moon by Tobermory Distillery
• Kilchoman 100% Islay 11Y by Kilchoman
• Kilkerran Heavily Peated by Kilkerran Distillery
• Meikle Tòir Turbo Single Cask by GlenAllachie Distillery
• Octomore 16.1 by Bruichladdich Distillery
• Octomore 16.2 by Bruichladdich Distillery
• Octomore 16.3 by Bruichladdich Distillery
Prepare your palate for the smoke.
Price: 50 “Whollybucks” per person.
As always, spots are strictly limited to 30 brave peatheads. Move fast… hesitation only gives the smoke a head start!
Don’t let the peat get away — register via this link:
https://forms.gle/ETmdiRSbMe4APJrH8
Attention:
For those who can’t make it to The Smokestack Sessions, a limited number of sample sets of the full peated line-up may be made available. (55 “whollybucks"/sample set)
But fair warning: we’ll naturally give priority to the brave souls who join us in person—the ones willing to face the smoke head-on.
If any sets remain after the event, they’ll be released… cautiously… before the peat fumes clear.
See you there when the smoke is gone, and thanks a dram!
Bart and the Wholly-team
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