Boulder’s entry into the American Single Malt category brings a peated expression that bridges Scottish tradition with American innovation. Through three careful tastings, this unique spirit reveals its complex character and smoky nuances.

Nose: Green/dry fruit wood smoke

Palate: Smoked Old Fashioned, bourbon notes, peat

Finish: Tobacco spice, pipe tobacco mouthfeel

Nose: Cranberry honey, green wood smoke

Palate: Light profile, grilled pear/apple over propane

Finish: Subtle barrel spice, mildly dry, effervescent, delayed salinity

Nose: Grilled pears with caramel, chocolate-covered strawberry

Palate: Smoky caramel, mint, green apple, black pepper on tongue sides

Finish: Mild spice, smoke, dry

Boulder’s Peated American Single Malt offers an intriguing entry point for bourbon drinkers curious about peated whiskey, while providing enough complexity to interest experienced single malt enthusiasts. The balance of familiar American whiskey notes with subtle peat influence makes this particularly accessible for those new to peated spirits.