Friday Night Flights & Bites 5/23 & 5/30, Starting at 2pm

Peated Irish Whiskey

This week’s flight takes a smoky turn as we explore the world of Peated Irish Whiskey, a style once common in rural Ireland and now seeing a bold revival. While peat has long been associated with Scotch, Ireland’s connection to smoky whiskey goes back centuries, when turf fires dried barley across the countryside. Today, a new generation of distillers is reimagining peat through distinctly Irish lenses: fruit-forward, spice-laced, and balanced, with smoke that lingers gently instead of overwhelming.

This flight highlights three expressions that show the breadth of peated Irish whiskey—from light and modern to traditional and bold.

West Cork Peat Charred Cask – The Gentle Smoke

A smooth entry point into Irish peat, light, approachable, and well-balanced.

ABV: 40%
Cask: First-fill bourbon, finished in peat-charred Irish oak

• Nose: Soft smoke, vanilla, toasted oak, and honey

• Taste: Sweet and mellow with gentle peat, malt, and orchard fruit

• Finish: Light smoke lingers with a touch of caramel and spice

Muff Peated Irish Whiskey – The Rare Pot Still

One of the few peated pot still whiskeys in Ireland, rich, textured, and rare.

ABV: 43%
Cask: Bourbon & virgin oak

• Nose: Earthy smoke, spice, and ripe grain

• Taste: Creamy texture with cracked pepper, toasted oak, and soft smoke

• Finish: Lingering warmth with hints of cereal and ash

Connemara Original – The Classic Revival

Ireland’s best-known peated whiskey, double-distilled and unmistakably Irish.

ABV: 40%
Cask: Bourbon

• Nose: Floral smoke, green apple, and sweet malt

• Taste: Bright fruit wrapped in campfire smoke, vanilla, and spice

• Finish: Clean, dry, and smoky with a touch of honey

Suggested Enjoyment

Start with the whiskey, sip slowly and let the flavors unfold. Then try the paired bites to see how they interact with the smoke, sweetness, and spice in each pour. While food can enhance certain flavors, starting with it can sometimes overpower the whiskey’s more delicate notes. Let the peat act as a frame, not the focus, the deeper character lies in the fruit, grain, and cask beneath the smoke.

Paired Bites

• Parmesan Crisps – Sharp and salty, they bring out the oak and malt while enhancing the whiskey’s structure.

• Trapper’s Old Fashioned Jerky – Classic, chewy, and savory, it complements smoke without overpowering, adding rustic texture and depth.

• Sanders Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Caramel – Rich and creamy with a pop of salt; softens the smoke and lifts the fruit and spice beneath.

Available Friday 5/23 and 5/30

Special Price: $11 for flight (reg. $17 for flight alone)
Includes: Three 0.5 oz pours + curated bites
Add-On Pours: Inquire for availability