Description
About Teeling Blackpitts Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
What It Is
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It’s a peated single malt from Teeling Whiskey (Dublin, Ireland).
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Alcohol by volume: 46% ABV (non‑chill filtered) in the standard version.
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It’s a No Age Statement (NAS) whiskey — meaning they don’t put a fixed age on the bottle.
How It’s Made
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Peating / Malt process: Barley is malted with smoke from peat to dry it. The peat gives the smoky character.
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Distillation: Triple distilled. This tends to mellow out some harsher/medicinal notes often associated with peat, letting smoke + other flavours co‑exist in a more balanced way.
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Cask maturation: It’s matured in a combination of ex‑bourbon barrels and ex‑Sauternes wine casks. The Sauternes casks contribute sweet winey and fruity notes.
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Filtration / Treatment: Bottled non‑chill filtered. That helps preserve more flavour/oil and mouthfeel.
Flavor & Tasting Notes
What people report (and what Teeling states) about how it smells / tastes / finishes:
| Aspect | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nose (Aroma) | BBQ smoke, cloves, butterscotch, orange peel. |
| Palate (Taste) | Applewood smoke, honey, stewed pears, grilled pineapple, all spice. |
| Finish | Salted caramel, wood and savoury smoke. The smoke lingers. |
Some drinkers note that the peat is noticeable but not overwhelming — there’s a balance; the fruit & sweet components (from the Sauternes and bourbon casks) help temper the smoke.
What Makes It Interesting / Special
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Rarity in Irish whiskey: Peated single malts are relatively uncommon in Ireland; most Irish whiskies are unpeated or lightly peated. So this is a distinctive expression.
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Balance of smoke + sweetness: Thanks to the triple distillation + cask choices (bourbon + Sauternes), there’s a layered profile: smoke, but also fruit, honey, and sweet wine notes. Not just peat/burnt‑wood.
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Good proof for flavour: 46% ABV gives enough strength to deliver flavour without being too harsh or too watered‑down. Non‑chill filtered helps keep more character.
Trade‑Offs / Things to Know
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Because it’s NAS, age is not disclosed; some drinkers like knowing how old the whisky is.
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Smoke is present but more restrained vs heavier peated whiskies (e.g. many Islay Scotch). If you prefer extremely intense peat, this might seem mild.
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Some find the finish somewhat shorter than expected for the nose + palate strength.
Recognition & Awards
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It has won at least a Bronze in the World Whiskies Awards 2024 in the “Single Malt Ireland — No Age Statement” category.
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