Burnt Ends is a cross-Atlantic blend from Atom Brands — combining peated, sherry-finished Scottish single malt with Tennessee rye whiskey. The name evokes barbecue, and the flavour profile delivers on the promise: meaty, smoky, rich and satisfying.
The combination is unusual and effective. The peated Scottish malt contributes smoke and sherry sweetness, while the Tennessee rye adds grain spice and a different kind of warmth. The two traditions — Scottish peat and American rye — create something that belongs to neither but draws from both.
Burnt Ends is a barbecue whisky in the best sense — bold, meaty, unapologetically flavourful. The cross-Atlantic concept is genuine and well-executed, and the 45% gives the blend enough body to carry its considerable flavour. For smoky whisky drinkers seeking something different, Burnt Ends delivers with gusto.
