The spirit industry is full of unwritten rules and myths regarding each and every spirit. Some of these have an element of truth to them, and some are just fiction. In the first entry of this series, I'm going to debunk the common myth that all clear spirits are flavourless and reveal the truth behind it.

I have to admit that Peated versions of Scotch Whisky have never been to my liking and I quickly assumed the role of devil’s advocate against the premise; however, through many compelling points and frankly, some sampling, I found myself convinced that we could make it work.