Smokehead is a popular single Islay malt from Ian Macleod distillers. Debate has raged over the identity of the distillery which supplies the whisky for Smokehead. We know, but we're not telling. Web-Exclusive Price!
It's a young Ardbeg - I asked that nice lady in the lovely Ardbeg cafe whether they made it there and she gave me a nice smile and a wink. Or was she leading me on? I'm not sure. Or it could be from further down the windy road at Lagavulin? Could be. Or Laphroaig? Ummmm could be again. Bowmore? Perhaps, they wouldn't let on, but probably not. Bruichladdie? Caol Ila? Who cares? Not me. I'll just keep on drinking the stuff knowing it could be from Heaven.
- anonymous, 12th January
This smells like Ardbeg but has the delivery of a Lagavulin. Or is it Caol Ila? Or an 'unusualy heavily peated Bunnahabhain'?
I personally vote for a young Lagavulin, but who knows.
- Equity, 31st Dec '11
Just bought the 'Smokehead Extra Rare' on the ferry for an amazing £29 for 1L. Almost worth the price of the ferry for this travel exclusive gem.Is there much difference between the two? Never tried this original but am very keen.
- anonymous, 25th Aug '11
Who cares its bloody lovely
- anonymous, 9th Aug '11
and what are those clues? would you like to share? :)
- anonymous, 6th Jul '11
Look at the clues, it's easy work out where this is from.
- anonymous, 2nd Jul '11
get real ...it can only be Caol Ila and young at that....
- anonymous, 8th Jun '11
Never tried anything like - 've been drinking whisky only fpr 7 years, but it is my favorite one, it just is to live and to die for...
- Kuba, 8th Mar '11
Ardbeg it is... through glengoyne...strange links...very rare edition... Fantastic for peat lovers (as myself)
- K_Lamont, 20th Sep '10
It's Laphroaig, no question about it. Too sweet for me, like almost all Laphroaigs.
- Mikko, 3rd Sep '10
Just grabbed one from World of whiskies duty free after they offered me a "here try this" sample. I was very surprised... it' s mighty big for 40%!! It reminds me of The Whisky Exchange's own delicious LG1, especially on the nose...which is why, against all odds, I'd plump for young Lagavulin!Well, we know it's not from Ireland! Anyway, lovers of the "official" high street Islay malts should try this! It's "the same", but very different...
- Reggaeblues from Reggate, Surrey, 16th Jul '10
this one is big, powerful BEAUTIFUL! Only for peat and smoke lovers like myself:)
- dasir, 26th Jun '10
One of my absolute favourites! Took a chance at the duty free and I'm not sure I would have If i'd read the above posts however.....if you're a fan of peat and smoke (common characteristics of an ISLAY whisky) then ignore the heavy metal exterior and give it a go.
- Drammy Paul, 2nd Jun '10
blandnig caol ilay laphroaig, men samtidigt en viss ancnoc tendens ,men det är ju en highhland. men rökigheten är mmmmmmmmmmmmm suverän !
- anonymous, 28th May '10
I think its a port charlotte production. though i base this entirely on the resemblance in the bottle-boxes ;)
- Andr? from norway, 7th May '10
this is the most amazing flavor i have experienced in a scotch
- anonymous, 23rd Apr '10
I will in a minute. Just bought it.CharlesThunder Bay, ON.ps Mum lives in Port Wymess
- anonymous, 29th Jun '09
Was told Ardbeg but who knows for sure. Laphroaig cask strength miles better. Got them both :-).
