Fleurieu The Palace of Humbug Peated Single Malt Whisky 700ml
Peated Australian Single Malt Whisky - 53% ABV | Fleurieu Distillery, Goolwa, South Australia

A Smoky Ode to Coastal Whimsy
The Palace of Humbug is Fleurieu Distillery's irreverent take on peated malt, named after a fictional sanctuary for sweet-toothed contrarians. Distilled on the blustery South Australian coast, it combines locally malted barley and Scottish peat influence. Matured in a mix of American oak and tawny casks, this single malt is bottled at 53% ABV without chill-filtration, delivering robust flavour with coastal edge.

The nose opens with a medley of liquorice root, peppermint, toffee and campfire smoke. Beneath lies charred oak and briny driftwood, conjuring sea-sprayed barrels and windswept cliffs. On the palate, expect a dynamic blend of sweet and savoury: burnt sugar, treacle toffee, roasted nuts and leather, all wrapped in a haze of earthy peat and maritime tang.

The finish is long, smoky and gently medicinal, tapering with notes of salted caramel, ash, and peppermint bark.

Final Thought
Fleurieu's Palace of Humbug is playful in name but serious in execution - a richly peated malt that tempers seaside smoke with confectionery charm and coastal gravitas.

Gold Medal, Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards (2025)