So we chose Smokehead
malt for the pairing, it matched well, which I think most Islay malts would. This
mystery malt, no one knows where it is from, or do they…………..?
It is guessed to
be distilled by Lagavulin and Ardbeg, I would lean more towards the Ardbeg, a
younger expression for sure.
Looking closer
at this new Malt from an unspecified Islay distillery brings a few things to
the fore, this is purge genius marketing. Normally sold barrels of malt find
themselves either in independent bottlers own labels or blended with the likes
of Famous Grouse. On occasions we find them as vatted malts released by Compass
Box and others.
So back to Smokehead,
this is clever marketing, its attractive packaging, reasonable pricing and
review some forums and blogs its said to be sub standard barrels that have been
sold, after tasting it its not a bad drop, for sure there are better peated
drams out there but for the price its ok, I also got myself the 18 and some
others that you should look out for like Finlaggan and Big Peat.
What…
Smokehead
Location…
ISLAY
Where…
Somewhere on Hong Kong Island
Why…
I was impressed with this Dram on the oysters so I thought
I would give it a review.
Tasting…
Nose: Black smoke, charcoal, seaweed and vanilla tinges.
Palate: Hickory smoke, oaky, dark chocolate sultana.
Finish: Not a long lasting taste, tangy at first then peat smoke, leaving
you with a sweet woody oil coated tongue.
Comments: Smokehead
in my humble opinion is a good single malt from Ian MacLeod. Great marketing,
on its own or with the oysters a good dram, can’t wait to try the 18 year old.
Would I buy it again? Yes. If you like peated Malts give it a try.
Get it…
From the boys and girls at Fine Vintage here in Hong Kong.
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