Teeling Blackpitts Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Teeling · Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Teeling's Blackpitts is a reminder that Irish whiskey and peat were once inseparable. The triple-distilled spirit softens the smoke into something nuanced and approachable. Named after the area of Dublin where malt was historically dried over peat fires, this is a history lesson in a glass.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Smoldering peat smoke tempered by honeyed malt and a sweetness of dried fruit. Underneath, a subtle floral note and toasted almond add complexity.
Palate
The smoky character is balanced and elegant, weaving through a core of caramel and vanilla. Midpalate brings earthy tones and a gentle clove spice, with a surprising creaminess.
Finish
Long and smoky with lingering honey and a dry, woody close that recalls smoldering embers.
- Distillation
- Triple-distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon and ex-Sauternes wine casks
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Smoked Irish Coffee — 1.5 oz Teeling Blackpitts · 4 oz hot brewed coffee · 0.75 oz demerara syrup · Fresh cream floated on top.
Food Pairing
The whiskey's peat smoke harmonizes with the salmon's cure, while its honey and dried fruit notes complement the earthy density of traditional Irish brown soda bread.
Distilled at the Teeling Distillery in Dublin's Liberties neighborhood, Blackpitts is named after the nearby district where peat was historically stored and malt was kilned, reviving a peated tradition largely forgotten in Irish whiskey.
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