peat smoke

English

Noun

peat smoke (uncountable)

1. Alternative form of peat-smoke
   • 1812, Edward Wakefield, Introductory remarks, page 88:

     Hence the unpleasant smell, and the poignant pain in the eyes, which are felt from peat smoke, especially by those that are least accustomed to breathe in such an atmosphere.

   • 2014, Graham Stewart, Inge Russell, Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing, page 58:

     The chemical composition of peat smoke is very complex.

   • 2021, Margarett Waterbury, Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies:

     Only about 25% of Scotch whiskies have any peat smoke character at all.