For Peat's Sake Blended Scotch Whisky (Angus Dundee)

Firstly, I have bias towards this blend due to being from a small scotch blending company. Secondly, it is a very accessible blend in price and stock through wine and spirits merchants. The downside is that the source of the whisky is practically unknown. However, the presentation is somewhat appealing. The name “For Peat’s Sake” is interesting and the label evokes Scottish imagery. It will stand out in the cabinet. Now, the nose is typical of a scotch blend that is strong in Speyside whisky. It is honey/ butterscotch forward. The smoke from the peat shares the same domain as the other scents. It is not an Islay , but the peat smoke is agreeable. The taste is equal to the nose. That is good because it is in no way deceptive. The honey and malty taste come first and are followed by the delicious peat flavor. The peat flavor is smoky like barbecue. The finish is comparable to eating St. Louis bbq ribs. It leaves a pleasant smoky and honey taste. In conclusion, this whisky is a good bargain. It is an everyday sipper. It could also be used for mixing and sharing without guilt. It pairs well with smoky meats and burgers. I recommend it for the smoky profile and the price. If you have access to “For Peat’s Sake”, reach for the bottle. You won’t regret it.

A heavy amount of peat on the nose, reminds me of BBQ’s and the smell of clothes after a long weekend camping... with something else just below the smoke which I can’t quite name. Sweet cardamum, vanilla, and pepper on the palate gives way to a smokey and a bit bitter of a finish. Very good for a blended whiskey at this price point. I wasn’t expecting the peat to be as heavy as some other Islay whiskeys. -1 star: After the first day this whiskey has lost more and more of it’s peat smell. It was the best when first opened and doesn’t keep well.

Peat was a maltman. One day he shoveled too much peat into the kiln. With smoke blowing out of the pagodas, the distillery manager shouted. “FOR PEAT’S SAKE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? THERES SMOKE EVERYWHERE”. This is a Blended Scotch , intensely smoky and peaty with an earthly full-bodied flavor. Very smoky on the nose, but doesn’t hold into the palate! Closest thing I can compare it to is The Famous Grouse Smoky Black.

Well, there is peat - a generic kind, and very little else. It's thin, and there's so little other taste or nose that it's almost like drinking peated vodka. I bought this because it was incredibly cheap, and I won't again. There are other budget peated scotches that are much much better.

Smoke, sweet, slightly sharp and rushed, but very mild! Very middle of the road, it is not much to it, but absolutely not bad for what it is. For the price, what it is, highly drinkable. Won't buy it again, only because it is not interesting. No excitement.

Heavy on the peat (as stated on the label), But not in any way sharp or course, to my tounge. Rich and straight to the point without any Bells or whistles. Perhaps a bit lacking in sofistication, but I really enjoy it, especially at this price.