Similar peat level to black label and HP 12.

[Eric in ABQ]

Hello.

I really like the level of peat found in JW Black label and Highland Park 12 and was wondering what other selections might have similar levels of peat. I've tried most of the Islays and find that I like a more mid-range peat level.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[lockejn]

Ardmore / Teacher's come first to mind. A bit peatier than HP or Black, but quite a bit less than your typical Islay and it's a bit different style.

Bowmore is much lighter than the heavy hitters, but it's not for everyone apparently.

[pkt77242]

Sprinbank.

[dramtastic]

Ok I know this is ramping up the price factor a bit but I'm going for Talisker 18.

[Ganga]

Talisker 18 is a good suggestion. I think most of the Springbanks are a little light compared to HP12. Longrow might be a little strong. Teachers is close, especially the older bottlings. Ardmore is different. Ardbeg's Blasda is close (low peated Ardbeg).

[hyperfuji]

i'd suggest a talisker 175, should be less than the 18 and is lighter

[Drammed]

oban 14 i think is very close to those levels (if not a tad lighter).

[Eric in ABQ]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I should have mentioned Talisker 18 has been a long time favorite. However, it has disappeared from the shelves here and seems to not be coming back. And, the T-10 has jumped up to $70, which is a bit high for what you get, in my opinion. I get my Talisker fix via JW Green Label now.

I do see some of the other suggestions around, so I will certainly try to give some of them a shot.

Thanks again.

[bredman]

Try Bladnoch 8 Lightly Peated. Its a cask strength.

[The Third Dram]

Glen Garioch 15YO displays a rooty, subtle smokiness that is quite distinctive, while the 21YO is beautifully rounded with a rather delicate, heathery smokiness and a lingering sweetness.

Older releases of Bunnahabhain 12YO also possess a lightly smoky quality, and represent a good option for anyone not drawn to the heavier Islay hitters.

[MGillespie]

Good suggestions...I'd also recommend the regular Bruichladdich expressions (not Octomore, Port Charlotte, or any of the finishes), since they're much less peated than Ardbeg, Laphroaig, etc. I'd also recommend Ardmore as an example of a peated Highland malt...

Mark