Peat: a compact, brownish deposit of partially decomposed vegetable matter saturated with water: found in uplands and bogs and used as a fuel (when dried) and as a fertiliser.
There comes a time in the life of everyone who has developed an appreciation of malt whisky when you feel the need to discover exactly how that aromatic, deeply satisfying and complex spirit is produced.
My job interview with a top London public relations consultancy was almost at an end. How should I reply? Tell the truth. They'll find out soon enough anyway. 'That's good,' came the response, 'because one of the clients you'll be working on is Glenmorangie whisky.'