Smokehead Islay Single Malt, 700ml
While the exact distillery remains unknown, speculation points towards several established names on Islay, renowned for their heavily peated whiskies.
Ardbeg, Laphroaig, and Lagavulin are frequently mentioned as contenders, each known for their distinct smoky styles.
This Islay single malt offers heavy woodsmoke and peat, through to honeyed sweetness, via salt, seaweed and spice. The Original Smokehead is an immense, life-affirming whisky that stands out from the crowd.
Nose: The aroma of something powerful and fiery awaiting you. Thick heavy woodsmoke. Rich, earthy peat. Extremes of spice and sweetness. Fresh lemon, zesty ginger, rich plum jam.
Palate: An explosion of breathtaking peppery, peaty heat, soothed by honeyed sweetness, before the smoke comes to the fore again.
Finish: Exotic spices and a curious citrus tang of mandarin, both lulling you into a false sense of calm as the peat roars back to hit your senses again.