Peated

Famous brands known for their peated whiskies include Laphroaig, renowned for its intensely smoky expressions like the Laphroaig 10 Year Old, and Ardbeg, with its highly acclaimed Ardbeg 10 Year Old and Uigeadail. Lagavulin's 16 Year Old is a classic, praised for its deep, rich, and balanced smoky character. Bowmore, one of Islay's oldest distilleries, offers slightly more restrained peated whiskies such as the Bowmore 12 Year Old, combining smoke with tropical fruit notes. Talisker, from the Isle of Skye, is known for its maritime character and whiskies like Talisker 10 Year Old, which blend smoke with peppery and briny flavors. These brands showcase the diverse and complex flavors that peated whiskies can offer.