Peat Week 2026 - Augustus MacHuff

Liked it so much I had to order another bottle!

An amazing ASM that competes with older islas. The youth on the nose is well masked by the oak and peat, but the distillation cuts were clearly wide and leaned to the heads. All that is forgiven on the palate with heavy oak that succumbs to a wondrous smokey peat with a finish that's a beautiful amalgamation of the two. And yes, if you look for it, you can taste the same wide cut youthful notes that were present on the nose, but if you're not specifically looking for them you won't find it and you'll get more than your money's worth. And while there is of course more than just smoke and oak to be had, I leave out the finer sweet, spice, and peat notes for the taster to experience. They're there and you don't have to look hard.
So while the nose disappoints, the palate and finish more than make up for it and I give it a 4/5.

As a lover of all scotch and whisky, the Augustus MacHuff is a must have peaty whisky that will feel like home for anyone that loves a peaty scotch. The smoke and peat pairs very well with a steak, or sipping on its own as you settle down for the evening. My only regret from Peat Week is that I didn't buy more bottles of Augustus MacHuff.

I love peat; it makes me think of Scotland