Smoky Spirits Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Smoke is one of the most polarizing flavors in the spirits world. Some people chase it obsessively, others run in the opposite direction. That tension is exactly what makes smoky s
Port Askaig 8 Year
Port Askaig 8 Year is the quiet overachiever of Islay. It is smoky enough to satisfy peat lovers, gentle enough for newcomers, and blended with a precision that makes it far more s
Hollyrood Embra
Holyrood Embra is the “I swear you actually like peated whisky” whisky. Light peat, big personality, triple cask swagger, and yeast experiments galore. It is smoky enough to im
Ardbeg Wee Beastie (5 Year)
A little but mighty, Wee Beastie roars with intense smoky energy, youthful vitality, and earthy grit. Think smoked bacon and tar mingling with grassy bell peppers and juicy mango
Elements of Islay Sherry Cask
Dark, smoky, and sinfully rich, this sherry-matured Islay blend doesn’t whisper—it broods. Elements of Islay Sherry Cask delivers waves of red fruit, tar, and saline smoke wrap
Bearface Wilderness Series 03: Wild Air
This isn’t your standard Canadian whisky—it’s a wild creature born from Bearface’s boundary-pushing outdoor aging program. Wild Air harnesses nature's influence in every dr
Ardbeg Smokiverse
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, Smokiverse blasts off with a high‑gravity mash that turns up creamy tropical fruit amid Ardbeg’s signature intense pea
Hearach First Fill Oloroso Cask Matured
Lightly peated and fully aged exclusively in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, this Isle of Harris expression marries delicate smoke with rich, dried-red-fruit sweetness. Versatile
Glen Moray Peated
If Bowmore 12 is your go-to smoky dram, Glen Moray Peated deserves a spot in your glass. Mellow smoke, orchard fruit, and a creamy malt backbone make this Speyside malt an approach
Bartenders Tell All: 10 Peated Scotches That Actually Live Up to their Hype
We asked 12 bartenders from across Canada to weigh in on the smoky whiskies they believe truly live up to the hype. While the range of answers spanned cult classics, hidden gems, a