Some whiskies whisper, Smokehead roars. A rebellious spirit from Islay, this single malt was built for those who love peat but hate pretension. The first sip is a wake up call: intense, smoky, and unforgettable. It doesn’t follow the rules, it kicks the door down and dares you to come along for the ride.

Smokehead Islay Single Malt
Brand: Smokehead | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: A punch of bonfire smoke and sea spray, followed by roasted nuts, brine, and dark spices, like walking along an Islay coast during a storm.
Palate: Bold and oily, with rich peat smoke, peppered bacon, blackened citrus, and a streak of sweet toffee underneath the chaos.
Finish: Lingering and loud, the smoke stays with you, mingled with spice, salt, and a whisper of vanilla oak.

Production Details:
Though the exact distillery remains a mystery, what’s clear is this is classic Islay in character, distilled and matured on the island, with no chill filtration and no apologies. Matured in oak casks that enhance its fierce flavor, Smokehead embraces the full force of Islay tradition with a modern, untamed twist.

Perfect For:
Night rides on a motorcycle. Campfires with heavy music. Or simply when you want a whisky that punches way above its weight and flips the script on subtle sipping.

Expert Notes:
Often described as a "gateway to peated whisky," Smokehead delivers an Islay punch with modern flair. Bartenders love it for bold cocktails; peat-heads love it for its attitude. It’s won over even the skeptics with its raw, full-bodied presence.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Feels like licking a thunderstorm in the best way possible.”
🗣️ “This isn’t whisky for quiet nights. It’s for turning the volume up.”
🗣️ “Peat, power, and personality. What more do you need?”

Interesting Fact:
Smokehead’s edgy packaging and branding are meant to appeal to the non-traditional whisky drinker, think skulls, motorcycles, and bold fonts instead of tartan and tweed.

Serving Suggestions:
Best served neat or with just a splash of water to tame the flames. Want to get creative? Try it in a smoky Old Fashioned, it'll change the way you look at peated whisky forever.

Distillery Background:
While Smokehead keeps its Islay distillery source a closely guarded secret, it’s bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers, a family run company with deep roots in Scotch whisky. With Smokehead, they broke from the traditional mould to create a whisky brand that speaks to the bold, the curious, and the defiant.