Smokehead
Twisted Stout
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islay
Smokehead is produced by Ian Macleod Distillers, a prominent and independent family-owned Scotch whisky distillery and spirits company based in Scotland. Established in 1933, the company has a rich heritage and a diverse portfolio of whisky brands, including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Smokehead, and Isle of Skye, among others. True to its name, Smokehead is renowned for its intense peat smoke character. It offers a robust, maritime flavour with notes of iodine,...
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Smokehead is produced by Ian Macleod Distillers, a prominent and independent family-owned Scotch whisky distillery and spirits company based in Scotland. Established in 1933, the company has a rich heritage and a diverse portfolio of whisky brands, including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Smokehead, and Isle of Skye, among others.
True to its name, Smokehead is renowned for its intense peat smoke character. It offers a robust, maritime flavour with notes of iodine, seaweed, and spices, balanced by underlying sweetness. The whisky features layers of flavours, including hints of citrus, ginger, and rich dried fruits, making it a favourite among fans of heavily peated Scotch. It appeals particularly to those who appreciate the intense, smoky style of Islay whiskies.
If you prefer not to follow conventional whisky norms and are looking for something unique, Smokehead offers a rewarding experience for your adventurous palate.
This bottling of Smokehead has fiery and peaty flavours laced with sweet, smooth chocolate aromas. A single malt partly finished in stout casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Body - The unusual island intensity of Smokehead comes cloaked in sweet aromas of chocolate and treacle toffee. Maritime air meets a decent pint on the shore. Unexpected, unusual and unsettling for the senses.
Flavour - Hot and soothing at the same time. Salty smoke weaves its way around dry roasted nuts, toasted marshmallow, vanilla ice-cream and fresh coffee.
Finish - New flavours unlocked and old favourites reunited. Wood smoke and spices with malty, toasted biscuits. Zingy citrus, dark and delicious. A fitting sign off from the twisted lovechild of whisky and beer.
True to its name, Smokehead is renowned for its intense peat smoke character. It offers a robust, maritime flavour with notes of iodine, seaweed, and spices, balanced by underlying sweetness. The whisky features layers of flavours, including hints of citrus, ginger, and rich dried fruits, making it a favourite among fans of heavily peated Scotch. It appeals particularly to those who appreciate the intense, smoky style of Islay whiskies.
If you prefer not to follow conventional whisky norms and are looking for something unique, Smokehead offers a rewarding experience for your adventurous palate.
This bottling of Smokehead has fiery and peaty flavours laced with sweet, smooth chocolate aromas. A single malt partly finished in stout casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Body - The unusual island intensity of Smokehead comes cloaked in sweet aromas of chocolate and treacle toffee. Maritime air meets a decent pint on the shore. Unexpected, unusual and unsettling for the senses.
Flavour - Hot and soothing at the same time. Salty smoke weaves its way around dry roasted nuts, toasted marshmallow, vanilla ice-cream and fresh coffee.
Finish - New flavours unlocked and old favourites reunited. Wood smoke and spices with malty, toasted biscuits. Zingy citrus, dark and delicious. A fitting sign off from the twisted lovechild of whisky and beer.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig