Smokehead High Voltage

Smokehead High Voltage is the most intense expression in the Smokehead range — a cask strength Islay single malt designed for those who crave uncompromising peat and power. Bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers, this high-ABV release turns the dial all the way up, delivering a full-throttle experience that lives up to its name.

Drawn from a mystery Islay distillery and bottled at 58% ABV, High Voltage unleashes dense peat smoke from the outset, joined by coastal brine and bright citrus. Beneath the smoke lies a surprising richness, with notes of vanilla, toffee, chocolate, and porridge oats adding weight and balance to the intensity. The palate is bold and oily, with waves of smoke layered over sweet and savoury elements, before giving way to a long, powerful finish that lingers with smoke, spice, and subtle sweetness.

Unfiltered, unapologetic, and bottled at cask strength, Smokehead High Voltage is not for the faint-hearted. It is a whisky made squarely for committed peat fans — an all-out sensory assault that rewards those willing to embrace its raw Islay character.