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As a Friend, do you ever find you’re lost for words when discussing your malts? Well, now there’s no need to worry. We’ve collected some handy definitions so you can become fluent in (nearly) all things Classic Malts. Simply click on your chosen word to understand what it means.

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Peat

Peat

Partially carbonised soil that has been compressed over hundreds of years, then used for fuel in the kilns. It gives off a distinctive smoke when burnt which is very influential in the aroma of a whisky. It is particularly notable in the Island malts, especially the Lagavulin 16 year-old.

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