Teeling generally makes decent smooth whiskies. This one is no exception, but with a hit of peat. It's much thicker in body than most teeling whiskies and not the most complex one, but it's a good one.

Teeling source their peat from the Scottish Lowlands and use triple distillation to reduce the medicinal attribute of the peat. The result is a nose which reflects the ex-sauternes notes (baked orchard fruits) slightly more than the peat, and a palate of mild peat, not unlike Scottish Highland or Speyside peated whiskies (think Benriach, Benromach peated) combined with an unobtrusive, well-made sweetness. You must focus to find the ex-bourbon influence. Somewhat oily mouthfeel, little or no afterburn, good heating properties, easy to drink straight. The Blackpitts is not as peat-strong as the best Islay whiskies but definitely NOT ash-like. If you haven’t accepted peated whiskeys/ies yet, then it’s pointless writing a review. Whisky Advocate rated it 3rd in 2021 and I agree. This is an excellent whiskey and I only give it 4 stars because I have a habit of comparing to the more heavily peated Islay whiskies.