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Smokehead Extra Black 18 Year
Smokehead

Smokehead Extra Black 18 Year

Whiskey Single Malt Islay 18 Year 46% ABV
$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury Above average whiskey
12 reviews raw average 4.38
84 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Smokehead is a brand owned by independent bottler, Ian MacLeod. The whisky's popularity lies in its mystery as no one knows which Islay distillery it comes from, although persistent rumors suggest it starts with an A. Only 6,000 sleek black bottles of this single malt were produced. It's bottled at 46% ABV.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Smoky 55
Peaty 45
Fruity 45
Rich 40
Vanilla 40
Full Bodied 40
Oily 35
Briny 35

Reviews

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Soba45 4.3

Hmm nice drop. Some say peated Bunnabahain, caol ila, ardbeg. I'm learning to the latter especially on the nose...intense charcoal peat, honey, whisp of citrus. A review said its like stepping into a wet forest sauna and drinking in the moist air and I agree. Bit Ardbeg Groovish, not as deep charcoal as the committee but richer than the standard and more well rounded than both. The more I drink I'm like yeah I could imagine this to be a 18 Ardbeg. Nice drop. 4.25.

Stijn Vaes 4.8

First taste is istantly peat but after that it's so rich in flavour.

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