Menu
Barley_to_Bottle

Peating

April 11, 2018

Cut from Islay’s many ocean-soaked peat bogs and used to smoke the germinating barley, the unique make-up of Islay peat adds waves of rich, maritime smoky character to the whisky.  During the peating process the barley absorbs the distinct Islay peat character, adding layers of complexity to the whisky once distilled and matured.  After peating and drying the malted barley is left to rest for a minimum of two weeks ahead of milling and mashing.

READ NEXT

Visitor Centre Update – Summer 2026

Spring has sprung here on Islay. The daffodils have already come and gone, thanks to some recent 60mph winds. The geese are lifting off in formation, beginning their long journeys back toward the Arctic Circle. Our sunrises, once drab and cloud‑laden, are now returning in full colour. The weather has been…

April 7, 2026
READ FULL POST