Features

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Limited Edition
• Origin: Islay, Scotland
• Age: 15 years old
• Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers Ltd
• Aging: 15 years in oak barrels
• Profile: Peaty, smoky, grassy, citrus
• Degree: 43%
• Capacity: 70 cl
• Packaging: Iconic black bottle + cream case

Tasting notes

Nose: Powerful explosion of smoke, enhanced by notes of rosemary, thyme and citrus, with a light vanilla in the background.
Palate: Spicy and herbaceous, dominated by peat, accompanied by lemon zest and a creamy touch of sweet vanilla.
Finish: Long and lingering, with notes of sea salt, dense smoke and a refreshing lemony aftertaste.

Pairings and tasting moments

The Smokehead 15 Year Old is best enjoyed neat, or with a drop of water to fully release its aromatic intensity. It pairs wonderfully with full-bodied dark chocolate, a platter of mature cheeses, or smoked seafood. A whisky tailored for lovers of deep peat, perfect for a contemplative evening or as the centerpiece of a collection of Islay single malts.

Product History

The Smokehead 15 Year Old is a true rarity in the world of Islay whiskies. Most Smokehead bottlings are offered without an age statement, but this limited edition highlights a single malt that has benefited from 15 years of maturation in oak casks. The result: aromatic depth and complexity that reinforce the brand's already explosive identity. Designed by Ian MacLeod Distillers , this whisky remains shrouded in mystery: the exact Islay distillery that produces Smokehead remains deliberately kept secret. This veil of anonymity contributes to the brand's charm and fuels the fascination of enthusiasts. The 43% bottling makes it accessible without sacrificing the peaty and maritime power for which Islay whiskies are renowned. A collector's item made for peat enthusiasts and collectors.

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About the distillery

Smokehead is an iconic brand owned by Ian MacLeod Distillers Ltd , one of Scotland's largest independent bottlers. Based in Edinburgh, the house, founded in 1933, is now a major player in the whisky industry, owning renowned distilleries such as Glengoyne, Tamdhu and the recently relaunched Rosebank. With Smokehead, Ian MacLeod sought to shake up the traditional codes of Islay peated whiskies by adopting a resolutely contemporary approach: bold design, offbeat communication and positioning focused on intensity and mystery. The distillery behind the distillates used remains deliberately secret, but enthusiasts agree on a typically Islay style: dense peat, maritime notes, aromatic power and exceptional length. The Smokehead 15 Year Old Edition represents a rare and precious milestone in the history of the brand, which usually offers versions without an age statement. Matured for 15 years in oak casks, this version reveals unprecedented depth and surprising elegance, while retaining the raw, wild signature that makes Smokehead so successful. Today, Smokehead has established itself as an essential reference for lovers of modern peaty whiskies, thanks to a subtle balance between Islay authenticity and avant-garde image. Each bottle is an invitation to explore a world where smoke reigns supreme, in an inimitable style that appeals to novices and collectors alike.