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peaty aroma

peaty aroma

1 7.7
A strong earthy, smoky smell in whiskey and some beers
  • noun
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  • The whiskey's peaty aroma filled the room as soon as the bottle was opened.

Examples

  • The peaty aroma in the air reminded him of the Scottish countryside.

  • Many connoisseurs seek out beers with a distinct peaty aroma for their unique flavor profile.

  • The whisky had a distinct peaty aroma that impressed the judges.

  • I love the peaty aromas found in Islay whiskies.

  • The whisky was unique, with a distinct peaty aroma that enhanced its flavor.

  • After a long hike, he enjoyed a refreshing beer with a rich, peaty aroma.

  • The candle had a warm, comforting peaty aroma that reminded her of the Scottish Highlands.

Synonyms

fenny aroma
vspeaty aroma
9.9

A sweet, earthy smell like wet marsh plants

is a drier earthy scent from partly burned plant matter not marsh sweetness

Antonyms

fruity
27 2.7

A strong taste or smell like ripe fruit

Surface Forms

peaty aroma singular
peaty aromas plural

Morphology

peaty + aroma

The meaning 'an earthy scent associated with peat' is directly built from 'peaty' (pertaining to peat) + 'aroma' (a smell), so the overall sense is compositionally predictable. This straightforward adjective+noun pattern follows normal English semantics and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words, despite being domain-specific (e.g., whisky).

Etymology

The phrase peaty aroma comes from peat, old, partly rotted plants from wet ground that give a smoky, earthy smell when burned, and aroma simply means 'smell'. People used that peat smoke to dry grain for beer and whisky, so the drinks kept the smoky scent, and today peaty aroma means a strong, smoky-earthy smell.