Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.1%

Sweetness and smoke properly collide when Peats Beast's raw Islay character is finished in sweet Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.

Expert Review

Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 54.1% ABV.

Peats Beast PX Batch Strength is finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, layering a soothing note of fruit sweetness and dark syrup over the spirit's raw, peated Islay character. The contrast between sweetness and smoke is clear from the very first sniff.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is a contrast of peat smoke and dark sherry sweetness, with raisin and syrup.

Palate

The palate is sweet and smoky at once, with dark fruit and tar.

Finish

The finish is long, with lingering smoke and a final hint of sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1%
Distillery: Peats Beast
Region: Islay, Scotland
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: PX Batch Strength

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Sweet

Did You Know?

The combination of peated Islay malt and sweet PX sherry is one of the most contrast-driven styles in modern whisky, and the PX edition of Peats Beast is built specifically to explore that contrast.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1%

What does Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% taste like?

Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% offers a layered flavour profile – see the full tasting notes above for nose, palate and finish.

Should Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% be enjoyed neat or with water?

Both work well. Neat shows the whisky's full strength, while a few drops of water can open up the aromas further, especially at 54.1% ABV.

Which glass suits Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass gathers the aromas best and gives the most precise experience of both nose and palate.

Is Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for an enthusiast or collector who appreciates cask type, history and character over the ordinary.

How should Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. Unopened, the whisky keeps for years.

What defines whisky from Peats Beast?

Peats Beast is known for a style that comes through clearly in Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.

Can Peats Beast PX Batch Strength Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% be used in cocktails?

It can certainly work in a simple Old Fashioned, but it is best enjoyed neat first, to show its full character.