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SMOKEHEAD HIGH VOLTAGE ISLAY SINGLE MALT WHISKY 58% 700ML
$223.00
SMOKEHEAD HIGH VOLTAGE ISLAY SINGLE MALT WHISKY 58% 700ML
The bottle itself is rather ordinary, with a cylindrical body, rounded shoulders, and a somewhat shorter neck. All rather typical for a whisky from Scotland. The colour of the spirit within appears to be slightly darker than it actually is because the glass appears to be slightly tinted.
Once the tinted bottle is removed, the liquid has a really excellent amber hue that is slightly darker than what we would typically anticipate from a scotch but still falls within the acceptable range.
Their Smokehead 43% Single Malt Scotch, which I've also sampled, had a level of smoke that almost made me fall out of my chair. Although it says "HIGH VOLTAGE" on the label, I'm not smelling nearly as much smoke from this glass. Yes, it exists, but it is much less obvious.
The smoke that follows adds a degree of richness and depth to the profile, appearing like an old coastal hut. The stronger flavours begin to fade after a short while, and the remaining ingredients—vanilla, toffee, caramel, and honey—join the mix. However, the smoke never truly goes away, and that flavour lingers in your mouth long after the spirit has left.