Highland Peat Sour

Flavor profile

Bonfire smoke, lemon lift, silky foam — a Scotch sour that stays bright.

Our take

Peat in a sour can read like a dare; here the orgeat rounds the Islay edge while lemon keeps the lift honest. The foam is dense enough to feel luxe, not gimmicky.

It is still unmistakably smoky — if you shy away from maritime peat, order something else. For the rest of us, it is one of the better Scotch sours in the metro.

Ingredients

• Islay single malt
• Lemon juice
• Orgeat
• Angostura bitters
• Egg white

Pairing recommendations

• Maple-glazed pork belly — smoke, sweet, and fat in balance.
• Aged cheddar gougères — rich umami without overwhelming peat.