Why exactly is Smokehead so dear?
As I would imagine somebody will be quick enough to point out, this isn’t really a post with a point. It’s more of a musing, maybe a push for some discussion. I was looking at the price of Smokehead 18 year old yesterday and was struck by just how expensive it really is. In case [...]
Tags: Bowmore, Caol Ila, Ian MacLeod, Islay, Laphroaig 18, Port Askaig, price, single malt, Smokehead, Talisker, whisky, Whisky BlogScotland’s Next Top Bottle
There are some absolutely crazy bottlings kicking about these days! This is the conclusion I have come to when walking around a whisky shop the other day. I had a bit of spare time on my hands, so I spent it as I normally do (that is before I went to a bar and started [...]
Tags: Antiquary, Dalmore, Glenfarclas, Glenglassaugh, Smokehead, Tamdhu, whisky packagingSmokehead 18yo Extra Black Tasted!
Smokehead 18yo Extra Black
Islay (’Mystery Distillery’)
Bottled by Ian Macleod
46% ABV
Available soon for £85
This has been going on for ages now, the rumours of the new Smokehead with an age statement surfaced so long ago that I no longer remember when that was. Then we saw some pictures and we found out it was going to [...]
Tags: Islay, peaty, single malt, Smokehead