Mosgaard Whisky Dark Peat Organic Single Malt Danish Whisky 50 cl 50%

Peat. Smoke. Organic grain from Odense. Mosgaard Dark Peat is the smoky side of Mosgaard Distillery – and this release comes with a miniature to get acquainted with the style first.

Expert description

Mosgaard Dark Peat is an organic peated Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at 50% from Mosgaard Distillery in Odense. The whisky is made from peated malt, which gives it the characteristic smoke and peat character. Mosgaard's dark peat expression is part of the distillery's broad flavour palette and represents a contrast to the more fruity and winey sherry bottlings. The package includes a miniature, allowing you to taste the style before opening the full bottle. Bottled in 50 cl format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoke and peat dominate the nose. A clean organic grain base lies beneath the smoke. Light notes of coastline and medicinal.

Palate

Round at 50% with a manageable smoke intensity. Peated malt, light sweetness from the cask maturation and a warm smoky finish. Approachable for those interested in smoke.

Finish

Medium long with lingering smoke and a light peat base close.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard Dark Peat
Distillery: Mosgaard Distillery
Region/Country: Odense, Denmark
Type: Organic Peated Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL (incl. miniature)
Cask type: Peated malt

Flavour profile

Smoky · Peated · Clean · Organic

Did you know?

Non-chill filtered: Peated malt is produced by drying the germinated barley over smoke from peat – burnt plant material from marshland. Peat from different regions has very different character: Scottish Islay peat is powerful and medicinal, while Danish peat is typically softer and more earthy. Mosgaard Dark Peat is an example of Danish peated whisky on organic grain.

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Frequently asked questions about Mosgaard Dark Peat

What is Mosgaard Dark Peat?

Mosgaard Dark Peat is an organic peated Danish Single Malt Whisky at 50% from Mosgaard Distillery in Odense. Made from peated malt and bottled in 50 cl including a miniature.

What is peated malt?

Peated malt is barley that during the drying process is exposed to smoke from burning peat. The peat deposits smoke compounds in the malt, which are then transferred during distillation. The result is a whisky with smoke and peat notes – the amount of smoke depends on peat dosage and cask influence.

Is Mosgaard Dark Peat very smoky?

Dark Peat is an approachable peated whisky at 50%. It is not as extremely smoky as a heavy-peat Islay whisky – Mosgaard has created a smoke style that is accessible to those interested in smoke without being overwhelming.

What does the package include?

The package contains a 50 cl bottle of Mosgaard Dark Peat plus a miniature. A good way to get acquainted with the style before opening the main bottle – or to share with a friend.

What is Mosgaard Distillery?

Mosgaard Distillery is a Danish organic distillery located in Odense, Funen. They are known for their small batch bottlings in 50 cl and a broad range spanning from unpeated sherry expressions to smoky peat variants.