Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey 56,5%

Blackpitts is the Dublin neighbourhood where the Teeling family once distilled whiskey back in the 1800s. Big Smoke Cask Strength revives the smoky side of that legacy at full cask strength.

Expert Review

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength is a Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in Bourbon and Sauternes casks, bottled at 56.5%.

The whiskey is double distilled from heavily peated malt, a style rarely associated with Irish whiskey, and bottled at cask strength with no water added. The combination of peated malt and sweet French Sauternes casks creates a fully smoky whiskey experience, where the concentrated strength brings out both the smoke and the sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold smoke and peat, balanced by a sweet fruitiness from the Sauternes cask.

Palate

Intense and full, with smoky notes meeting honey and ripe fruit.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Teeling Distillery
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 56.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & Sauternes casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Cask strength · Sweet · Intense

Did You Know?

The Blackpitts name comes from the historic Dublin neighbourhood where the city's whiskey distilleries once clustered together in the 1800s, before the industry nearly disappeared from the capital in the 20th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength

What does Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength taste like?

It offers bold smoke and peat on the nose, an intense palate where smoke meets honey and fruit, and a long, smoky finish with lingering sweetness.

Is Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke peated?

Yes, it is double distilled from heavily peated malt, unusual for Irish whiskey, giving it a distinctly smoky profile.

What does "Cask Strength" mean?

It means the whiskey is bottled directly from the cask without dilution, giving a higher, more concentrated alcohol strength.

How should Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke be served?

Best with a few drops of water, which open up both the smoke and the underlying sweetness from the Sauternes cask.

What are Sauternes casks?

They are casks that previously held sweet French Sauternes white wine, adding a distinctive fruity sweetness to the whiskey.

Does Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke make a good gift?

Yes, the intense smoke and cask strength profile make it a striking gift for the experienced whiskey enthusiast who loves peated styles.