Glenturret Peated Edition (43%)

This is the second bottle from Glenturret’s Peated NAS line: Batch 2. I originally reviewed the first batch, which was a U.K. Edition, a couple of months ago and found it rather uninspired. This bottle features a new label design and a wax-sealed neck. This bottle cost $50 from an online shop based in London. This batch was bottled at a slightly higher 43% ABV, as opposed to the first edition which was just 40%. It’s golden yellow in the taster and still shows some watery, thick legs and droplets in your Glencairn. There is added color and I’m pretty sure it is chill filtered. The nose on this one is slightly better, showcasing more earthy peat than bonfire smoke. Roasted nuts and orchard fruits permeate the entire nosing, and there’s really no need to let this one breathe longer than a couple of minutes. There’s no extra complexity hidden inside and absolutely no need to add water. The palate arrives with a nice dose of sweet, chewy smoke, but it’s unnecessarily buttery and a bit artificial tasting. There’s no harshness, but at the same time it isn’t exactly smooth. It’s young stock and it shows, even at 43%. The mid-palate feels oily and coats the tongue well after the finish. Speaking of finish, there’s light citrus astringency right upon swallowing, with a lightly toasted, oak barrel note that leads to an ultimately grainy finale. It’s medium length with some salty dryness at the very end, like most typical mass-produced, peated drams. Overall, it’s much better than the 40% from the first batch, and it’s a relative bargain at $50. There’s nothing groundbreaking, but it does show promise should Glenturret ever decide to let the stuff age or blend in some older stock. If you like experimenting with obscure distilleries and/or peated whisky, give this one a go; it’s not hard on the wallet and a solid daily sipper. 3-3.25 stars. Cheers.

A purchase from the Highland Whiskey Shop during my time in Inverness. The proprietor suggested it and offered my son and me a taste. We were both immediately impressed and decided to buy it. The peat character is perfect and comparable to those from Islay. Sweet tastes of orchard fruits alongside citrus are noticeable on the palate and nose. Smoked bonfire notes. Quite enjoyable and currently my preferred peated single malt.

Mild and sweet peat. Creamy and soft with a bit of yellow fruit juice. The palate remains mild, with the peat still soft but delicious. It's best neat. Although I can't pinpoint specific elements, the combination makes this an enjoyable and relaxing peated dram, falling between lightly and medium peated. A nice, not overwhelming sipper.

Color: Vivid Gold Nose: Aged oak and wood notes. Caramel candy Taste: Spicy and nutmeg forward. Caramel candy with faint vanilla undertones Aftertaste: The spice remains. Sugary A dependable scotch, though lacking depth. A fine pour

A pleasing blend of toffee, chocolate brownie, ginger spice, and a slight saltiness from BBQ smoke, this enhances the Glenturret malt experience we all appreciate. It has a long coffee finish. It's one of my personal favorites.

An outstanding nose of salty butterscotch. The palate is dark, full, and round. Peat and spice don't appear until the rather weak finish. 24-22-21-22=89