High Voltage

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Smokehead High Voltage is an unfiltered Islay Single Malt from Ian MacLeod Distillers, bottled at full cask strength (58% ABV). This is not a whisky for the cautious — it is designed for those unafraid of intensity. The nose delivers black pepper, burnt biscuits, and earthy notes, with hints of vanilla and lavender beneath. On the palate, the maritime character strikes hard, almost like sucking on a sea rock, followed by sweet caramel and malted grains. The smoke is constant but not overwhelming; there is balance between the peaty force and subtle fruity undertones. The finish is long and warming, with more sweet smoke and pepper driven by the high proof. This is a whisky that makes no claim to refinement — it is explosive and direct, for those seeking the full flavour of Islay without compromise.

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