Jon, Mark And Robbo 750ML

Jon, Mark And Robbo The Smokey Peaty One 750ML is a discontinued vatted malt Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle. This increasingly rare expression earned a Gold Medal at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, blending single malts from six celebrated distilleries under the guidance of former Macallan master distiller David 'Robbo' Robertson.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Scotland (Islay, Orkney, Mull)  |  Vatted Malt Scotch Whisky  |  Producer: The Easy Drinking Whisky Company

Production & Heritage

The Easy Drinking Whisky Company was established in 2002 by David 'Robbo' Robertson — who previously served as master distiller at The Macallan — alongside brothers Jon and Mark Geary. The Smokey Peaty One is a vatted malt, meaning it contains exclusively single malt whisky with no grain whisky in the blend. The vatting draws from six distilleries: Caol Ila, Bunnahabhain, Highland Park, Ledaig, Bowmore, and Laphroaig — representing the islands of Islay, Orkney, and Mull. The company was discontinued in 2010, making remaining bottles increasingly scarce and collectible.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cedar wood and smoldering logs on a fire lead the nose, giving way to glowing embers and a dry, peaty warmth. There is a quiet sweetness underneath, hinting at the complexity to come on the palate.

Taste: The entry is cedary and gently smoky, transitioning into notes of sweet grass and a distinctive vegetal character at mid-palate. Vanilla emerges as a balancing sweetness, rounding out the peat influence from the Islay and island components.

Finish: The finish is medium in length with a surprising lightness, recalling ginger ale and lingering sweet spice. A whisper of peat smoke and cedar remains as it fades, keeping the experience grounded in its island origins.

How to Drink The Smokey Peaty One

Given its discontinued status and collector appeal, sipping neat is the most rewarding approach; a few drops of water can open up the cedar and vegetal notes further. For those inclined to mix, a Penicillin cocktail leverages the smoky backbone alongside honey-ginger syrup and lemon. A Rob Roy gains added dimension from the vatted malt's layered peat character. A simple Scotch Highball with quality soda water echoes the ginger-ale quality Michael Jackson identified in the finish.

Best For

• Collectors seeking discontinued Scottish vatted malts
• Gifting a peat-loving whisky enthusiast something they have never tried
• Tasting sessions comparing Islay and island single malts side by side
• Commemorating a special occasion with a rare, no-longer-produced expression

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Smokey Peaty One taste like? It delivers cedar, sweet grass, and vanilla over a foundation of island peat smoke, finishing with a distinctive ginger-ale brightness. Tasting notes from renowned whisky critic Michael Jackson in Whisky Magazine confirm the cedary, vegetal, and vanilla profile.

How does The Smokey Peaty One compare to Talisker 10? Both share a smoky island character, but The Smokey Peaty One draws on six different distilleries — including heavy Islay hitters like Laphroaig and Caol Ila — resulting in a broader, more layered peat profile. Talisker 10 is a single distillery expression with a sharper maritime pepper note, while Jon, Mark and Robbo leans more toward cedar and sweet grass.

Is The Smokey Peaty One good for sipping neat? Yes, it was specifically designed by a former Macallan master distiller to be approachable at 40% ABV while still delivering complex smoky character. The vatted malt construction makes it smooth enough for neat sipping without harsh grain whisky edges.

Where is The Smokey Peaty One made? It was produced in Scotland by The Easy Drinking Whisky Company, founded in 2002. The component single malts originate from distilleries on Islay (Caol Ila, Bunnahabhain, Bowmore, Laphroaig), Orkney (Highland Park), and Mull (Ledaig).

What foods pair well with The Smokey Peaty One? Smoked salmon or gravlax mirrors its peat-smoke foundation. Aged cheddar or Gruyère complements the cedar and vanilla sweetness. Grilled lamb chops echo the smoky, slightly vegetal character. Dark chocolate with sea salt bridges the sweet-smoky balance. Charcuterie with honey-glazed meats ties into the vanilla and sweet-grass notes.

What sizes does The Smokey Peaty One come in? The standard bottling is 750ml, which is the primary size found on the secondary market since the brand's discontinuation in 2010.

Is The Smokey Peaty One worth the price? As a discontinued vatted malt crafted by a former Macallan master distiller using six respected single malts, it positions as a collector-tier bottle whose value has increased since production ceased in 2010. The Gold Medal from the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition adds further credibility to its quality-to-rarity ratio.

Why The Smokey Peaty One?

This is not a bottle you encounter often. Discontinued in 2010 and vatted from six of Scotland's most respected island and Islay distilleries, it represents a singular vision from David Robertson — a master distiller whose pedigree at The Macallan speaks for itself. The 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal validated the quality of the blend during its production years, and the Whiskybase community has rated it at 84.00. For collectors and peat enthusiasts alike, remaining bottles represent a snapshot of early-2000s independent Scottish blending at its most ambitious.