KinGlassie RAW

Peat Freaks, REJOICE! Something unexpected has arrived.

Forget what you think you know about the Lowlands. We are proud to introduce KinGlassie RAW – a Lowland whisky that is unapologetically PEATED!

This is a historic release: it is InchDairnie Distillery’s first-ever peated whisky. It offers a masterclass in balance, delivering a dram that is distinctly peat-forward, yet never overwhelming. It’s the smoke you crave with the refinement you deserve.

KinGlassie RAW is the first major peated single malt statement from the forward‑thinking InchDairnie Distillery, born in the Kingdom of Fife. They haven’t just dipped their toe into the world of smoke; they’ve crafted something truly special – an 8‑year‑old, heavily peated Lowlander matured entirely in ex‑bourbon casks, bottled at 46.3%, and released as a limited edition that showcases the distillery’s “untamed” side.

But don’t mistake “RAW” for rough. This whisky is polished, deliberate, and multi‑layered – a dram that shows how peat can be powerful without being punishing, and how a modern Lowland malt can stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the smoky heavyweights of Islay and beyond.

This is peat for people who love complexity, texture, and nuance. It’s also peat for people who want something different – something that doesn’t taste like it’s trying to be anything other than itself.

Peated whisky from the Lowlands is still a rarity, and that’s part of what makes KinGlassie RAW so compelling. InchDairnie isn’t trying to mimic the coastal iodine of Islay or the earthy depth of Highland peat. Instead, they’ve crafted a smoke profile that feels distinctly their own – campfire‑like, smouldering, and warm, with a sweetness that wraps around the malt rather than smothering it.

This is whisky made by a distillery that refuses to play by the old rulebook. InchDairnie has built its reputation on innovation – unusual mash bills, experimental stills, and a relentless pursuit of flavour.

The barley is peated to 50ppm, putting it in the same league as Kilchoman and edging into Octomore territory. But ppm is only part of the story. The smoke here is expressive but not aggressive – more glowing embers than roaring inferno. It’s a whisky that invites you in rather than daring you to survive it.

Kinglassie RAW is unapologetically peat-forward, delivering that rich, satisfying smokiness you crave, but it does so with incredible balance. It’s assertive, yes, but never overwhelmingly heavy, allowing the underlying complexity of the spirit to shine through the smoke.

Whether you’re a dedicated peat enthusiast looking for your next obsession or an explorer ready to see a classic region in a completely new light, Kinglassie RAW is a dram you simply have to experience.

Are you ready to taste the new shape of Lowland peat?

Nose: The first impression is unmistakably smoky – but not coastal, medicinal, or tarry. Instead, it’s scorched heather, smouldering fireplace, and wet bonfire logs, with a mineral edge that hints at chalk and flint. Beneath the smoke lies a surprising sweetness: caramelised banana, lemon drizzle, vanilla foam, and crisp green apple.

It’s a nose that evolves with time in the glass, shifting between savoury smoke and bright orchard fruit. The balance is impressive – the peat leads, but the malt never disappears

Palate: The palate opens with ashy smoke, black pepper, and smoked bacon, quickly followed by salted toffee and a wave of malt sweetness. There’s a savoury‑sweet interplay here that feels almost culinary – like charred citrus, sponge cake, and sourdough crust all woven together.

Finish: Medium‑long, gently drying, and satisfyingly smoky. Expect cracked black pepper, spent coffee grounds, liquorice root, and lingering sweet malt

Heavily peated Single Malt Whisky from the Kingdom of Fife. Multi-dimensional to the core. Defining new flavour frontiers through Fife-forward materials, tech-driven methods and convention-defying maturation. KinGlassie ignites flavour discovery, revealing new dimensions in smoke. Matured exclusively in ex-Bourbon casks for eight years.

A limited-edition Single Malt that combines the natural character of the distillery, with untamed smokiness.