Smokehead High Voltage

58°

Distillery Officially Unknown - Islay

Bourbon Casks

Independent Bottling

By Ian MacLeod Distillers

Core Range  

Single Malt
Launched in 2018

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

 The reference edition in the Smokehead range, it has enough alcohol to justify its presentation.

Let's Taste It : 

Right from the start, a violently herbaceous peat, recognisable from a renowned Islay distillery, located in the south of the island, whose name does not begin with L. It's dark and damp, as if you were walking through a tunnel. Ash and white fruits, vanilla, a hint of citrus, caramel and wood. With the addition of water, it becomes a bit swampy, a trace of elderberry, mould and a medicinal touch. On the palate, it's young but easy to drink, obviously very peaty and vegetal. Perhaps a pinch of salt. The finish is explosive, with hints of wood and caramel, really pleasant and quite long. A metallic aftertaste in retro-olfaction. It's all very nice, but don't forget that for an extra 10 euros you get the Uigeadail.

 

In Short, 

A true Peat Bomb, as medicinal as it is smoky, which will not disappoint fans, and at a very enjoyable price.

Score : 87

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :  

  

                                           Iron Maiden - Rime of The Ancient Mariner