Smokehead
High Voltage
Whisky from Scotland
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Smokehead Whisky is a bold and innovative single malt Scotch brand, owned by Ian Macleod Distillers. While Smokehead sources its whisky from undisclosed distilleries on Islay, it is known for its intensely peaty character. The brand targets a younger, adventurous audience, often highlighting its appeal through distinctive, edgy packaging that includes skulls and other rugged motifs .
Smokehead High Voltage is a robust choice for enthusiasts of intense, peaty whiskies, offering a complex and powerful tasting experience.
Nose:
Smokehead High Voltage is known for its intense and bold aromas. The nose is dominated by powerful peat smoke, maritime air, and a prickle of hot spirit. Additional notes include salted caramel, earthy peat, porridge oats, clean vanilla, and toffee. Some tasters have noted hints of dried fruits, leather, and tar.
Palate:
On the palate, Smokehead High Voltage offers a full-on assault of flavors. The initial surge is characterized by a hot spirit burn and thick, oily smoke. As it softens, the whisky reveals creamier textures with nutty, briny, and citrus notes. There are also flavors of salted caramel, juicy malt, and a mix of spices and dried fruits.
Finish:
The finish of Smokehead High Voltage is long, drying, and smoky. It leaves a lasting impression with fading peat, spices, and malt. The mouthfeel is almost numb and tingling, with a lingering sweetness that mixes with the slowly fading smoke and a salty tang.