First Impressions
Teeling Blackpitts — peated Dublin single malt. Triple distilled. Bourbon + Sauternes casks. 46%. WMA Gold 2023.
Tasting
BBQ smoke and butterscotch nose. Grilled pineapple and salted caramel palate. Sweet smoky finish. Irish peat, distinctly different from Scotch.
The Verdict
Blackpitts earns a 7.5 — a clever Irish take on peat at £45. The Sauternes cask adds tropical sweetness no Islay can match. Dublin's smoky revolution.