65 Customer Reviews

• 4
  Daniel H 14 January

  Bit similar to Laphroaig in my humble opinion. I really enjoyed this bottle, and I am currently hunting for a new! The average whisky nerds might be more negative towards smokehead, but I proudly stand for the 4 stars I gave it.

• 2
  Justin 25 November 2018

  Surprised at the overall good rating this gets, which is why I bought it. But it’s very thin, nose is lovely, taste is thin and underwhelming. Disappears very quickly from the palate and doesn’t have much body at all. Very disappointing as there are much better whiskies for not much more money out there. All in all it’s not awful just boring and uninteresting. How people like it so much is beyond me.

• 5
  ken roberts 20 September 2018

  I lean toward Laphroaig, Ardberg and Ledaig. This is one of the smoothest and peatiest scotches that has a pleasant spicy afterburn.

• 5
  Antoine 29 July 2018

  Excellent and Smokey

• 5
  Louise 11 July 2018

  This is one of my husband's favourite , fantastic whisky! Smokey with a great taste .

• 5
  Anonymous 28 May 2018

  Bought it for a birthday and every one liked it a lot. Defenetlly reccomended as a birthday gift

• 5
  Reid 28 April 2018

  Fantastic. Similar to Lagavulin with a unique rich taste. Can't beat the price either!

• 5
  Ignas 9 April 2018

  Got it for a birthday party. Everyone loved it!

• 5
  Debbie 10 March 2018

  Big hit on the palate initially which is fab. Lots if smokiness wirh a burn. Leaves a nice briney after taste at the back of your mouth. I really like this whisky

• 5
  Gingernut 23 January 2018

  Nose reminds me of burnt embers from a bonfire and the taste of smoky bacon. A shot of this and a packet of Frazzles and your night's a good un!

• 5
  Pavel 13 December 2017

  Personally, i loved it more than Laphroaigs quarter cask or even the 10yr. Id say its less smoky than lavagulin but i love how smooth this stuff is, and for the price... Its my new favorite

• 3
  ianiow1980 10 December 2017

  Not too bad for the price very smokey taste almost like the smell of smoke from a bonfire it’s a bit strong compared to others I have but very nice all the same and that embossed skull on the tin is amazing

• 5
  Scotia 15 November 2017

  Similar to lagavulin excellent

• 4
  Martin in Texas 13 November 2017

  I got this as a birthday present, and was impressed with its flavor. Very much enjoyed it, even more so because it's not something I would have bought myself. The smokiness and peat are very present, definitely an Islay. It might could benefit from growing up a bit more. It has the smoothness of a precocious younger expression, but there really is not substitute for aging all the way. However, for the price, it's definitely a bargain buy, and well worth it.

• 5
  Chalky 31 October 2017

  Outstanding

• 4
  Jono 28 August 2017

  It boasts strong peaty and smokey. Not as smokey or peaty or as strong as a Laphroaig Quarter cask. But as flavour goes, strong with a smooth finish, the toffee and sherry notes stand out nicely. Worth a buy, pairs excellent with a cigar or even 70% or higher dark chocolate.

• 5
  Andy 22 May 2017

  Extremely well balanced. Awesome for the price. Love it.

• 5
  Colin Bassam 26 February 2017

  Tried it in the Bacchus bar in Newcastle last night. Suits my palate perfectly. Will go out and buy a bottle. I wasn't aware at first it was from Islay but makes sense now as Bowmore and Ardbeg are already my favourite malts.

• 5
  Mally 11 January 2017

  Very fine different for my old palate after years of whiskey drinking

• 5
  Chris Schultz 19 December 2016

  It's amazing flavours especially the smoked aroma and the perfect taste makes for an excellent drink