Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled By: Ian Macleod Distillers 70cl / 58%
A special edition high strength Smokehead, High Voltage was first introduced by Ian Macleod Distillers in 2018 and has won a loyal following of Islay whisky fans keen on its smoky intensity.
The identity of the Islay distillery supplying single malt whisky for Smokehead remains a closely-guarded secret, but identity matters less than flavour for most right-thinking whisky drinkers, and Smokehead always delivers. High Voltage is Smokehead at its most fierce and elemental.
Attributes
Distillery
Unknown
Bottler
Ian Macleod Distillers
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Limited Edition
Yes
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV
58%
Pre-Owned
No
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
The First Impression: Breathe it in and feel the rush of spirit hit the senses and the nose prickle. Intense peat and smoke, maritime air, porridge oats, clean vanilla and toffee.
The Full On Flavour: A burn of hot spirit and the mouth fills with smoke, feeling almost thick with oiliness before softening and becoming creamier, with nutty, briny and citrus notes.
The Finale: The mouth is almost in shock, numb and tingling. A sweetness mixes nicely with the slowly fading smoke, leaving a salty tang.
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Admittedly, I haven't tried every whisky in the world. I like the Laphroaig, peaty and uncompromising end of the single malt scale. This is my current favourite. A brutal and beautiful drink. Harsh and refined; sour and sweet. Dangerously tasty. A real find for me, this one.
I acquired mine after someone had poured it away, and used the empty as a candle holder. Despite imbibing this Glenrothes from a drain, it was decent. 57.1% seemed to remove any of the drain ickiness. It has also somewhat dulled the pain I'm still in from recently trapping my, ahem, in my zipper.
