What It Means To Order A Martini 'Burnt' - Chowhound

In a burnt martini, a peaty scotch plays the starring role. And if you're looking for a peaty scotch, that most likely means you're looking for an Islay scotch (although peaty scotches are now being made in other parts of the world). These whiskies are named after Islay, an island located off the west coast of Scotland that's home to many distilleries that produce scotch with peat. The area is famous for these…