SMOKEHEAD WINS BIG AT WHISKY AWARDS AND A REVIEW OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE!

Smokehead, the rockstar like distillery on Islay made by Ian Macleod Distillers, won eight awards in three competitions. The awards include three gold medals and five silver medals at the International Spirits Challenge, International Wine & Spirit Competition, and San Francisco World Spirits.

The Smokehead Sherry Cask Blast whiskey won three awards – a double gold award at the San Francisco World Spirits and a gold award at the International Spirits Challenge. It also got a silver award at the IWSC – International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Smokehead Rum Rebel won two awards – a gold award at the International Spirits Challenge and a silver award at the IWSC.

Finally Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado won three silver awards – at the International Spirits Challenge, San Francisco World Spirits, and the IWSC – International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Mikey Sims, brand ambassador at Smokehead was thrilled with the awards, saying “at Smokehead, we are constantly striving to push the boundaries of what a single malt whisky is – and how it is perceived. It is great to see that our whiskies are being acknowledged by industry experts and esteemed competitions on a global scale. I’m particularly delighted that the Sherry Cask Blast (a personal favourite) not only earned a gold award but also a double gold award”.

For those who are curious about Smokehead, look no further! We have reviewed the Smokehead High Voltage for you.

Right away, you are struck with the design of the bottle – it looks like something that a rockstar would drink. The bottle and box both look edgy, and the skull gives an appearance of a strong and smoky whisky.

At 58%, this is a whisky that packs a punch, yet surprisingly on the nose it doesn’t start that way. Instead you’re embraced with warm, peat flavours, that provide a hint of earth, toasted oats and some baked fruit.

On the palate, you’re quickly met with notes of caramel, honey and melon. In a flash though, the flavours quickly give way for a wave of peat before malted barley finishes off the experience.

The whisky then finishes with what can only be described as the sugary top of a creme brulee that’s been expertly torched, followed by briny undertones and a good dose of peat.

For just £49.50, this is a whisky that packs a nice punch and is certainly worth having in your cupboard.