Smokehead

Smokehead

very young and raw, but very good. Smoke, peat and honey nose, lots of straight-forward islay flavors of smokey ash, peat, malt, salty brine, and honey or toffee. Good peppery finish, warms you up. Cool packaging.

Score 75/100

Smokehead

Nose: Massive Peat, Tons of smoke, Tar, Lemon sherbet, Soot, Sea spray, smoked bacon.. ISLAY spelled out in big bold 72 point letters. It kicks you ,it makes you smile. I like those young Islays, and this teenager is no different, you can sense it's young. the peat is pristine, strong, untamed. lovely. Palate: Peat attack on the first wave , then...

Score 85/100

Smokehead

Smokehead is an Islay Single malt from Ian MacLeod. There is no age statement. Thanks to @Pudge72 for the reviewed sample Nose: strong intensity, sharp, pungent, piercing smoke, peat, and brine. The peat is a combination of both sweet and bitter. The underlying barley smells good, too, in a supporting role. Beautiful, really, and better than I was...

Score 87/100

Smokehead

This Smokehead is an Islay single malt, rumoured to be a 6 Year Old Ardbeg. Could it be? We are curious, of course. Very smoky nose on coals and smoked ham. Then a nice sweet edge from pineapple and sultanas. Mildly herbal. Rather simple, but round and full. On the palate, this is a peat beast. Big smokiness, full flavor of fruit with a hint of...

Score 81/100