43%

15 Years Old 0,70 ltr 43%

4.5 out of 5 (1 review)

Smokehead is Ian MacLeod Distillers' enigmatic label for a heavily peated Islay single malt whose source distillery remains deliberately undisclosed. Launched in 2006, the brand belongs to one of Scotland's largest independent bottlers. This 15-year-old expression proves that mystery and quality need not be at odds.

The nose opens with intense peat and campfire smoke, supported by spicy notes of rosemary and thyme that deliver earthy freshness. Beneath lies subtle citrus zest and creamy vanilla. On the palate, full and muscular—smoke arrives immediately, interwoven with bright citrus, while vanilla softens the interplay between smoke and brightness. The finish stretches long and seemingly endless, smoke lingering alongside briny sea air and fresh lemon that gradually fade.

ABV
43%
Age (years)
15 years
Bottle size
70cl
Distillery
Smokehead
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay

Flavour Profile

Nose
CitrusVanillaDried spicesSmoky
Palate
CitrusVanillaPepperySmoky
Finish
CitrusSaltySmoky

Reviews (1)

SM
4.501 month ago

My new favorite whisky, at least as delicious as the Lagavulin 16.