Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Peated
Kilbeggan · Kilbeggan Distillery
This bottling from one of Ireland's oldest distilleries proves that peat need not be an Islay monopoly. The flame here is Irish turf — softer, earthier, more herbaceous than Scottish peat — and it plays beautifully against the pot still's inherent oiliness. An underrated expression that deserves wider attention.
Nose
Light turf smoke over fresh-cut grass and green apple. Underneath there is a creamy malt sweetness and a gentle vanillin note from the oak.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a lovely interplay between the pot still spiciness and the earthy peat. Honey and clove spice sit at the center, framed by a light smokiness that never overwhelms. A buttery cereal note anchors everything.
Finish
Medium, with fading smoke, a hint of cocoa, and dry grain.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon barrels
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Turf Old Fashioned — 2 oz Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Peated · 0.25 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes orange bitters · Stir over ice, strain into rocks glass with large cube, garnish with orange twist.
Food Pairing
Charcoal-grilled lamb chops seasoned with fresh rosemary and sea salt — the smoky char on the lamb harmonizes with the whiskey's turf character.
Kilbeggan Distillery, licensed in 1757 and revived in 2007 after decades of dormancy, produces its peated pot still expression using Irish peat-smoked barley, echoing a tradition that was common in 18th-century Irish whiskey making.
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