Smokehead 15 Year Old 1997 a reference to old maps

a reference to old maps that drew dragons on the edges of areas unexplored by westerners

with a hint of green apples from the refill casks and leather from the European oak casks

matured for 35 years in an ex-sherry butt and bottled on 15 June 2006

and was sourced from the  Braeval distillery in Speyside

Smokehead 15 Year Old 1997 a reference to old mapsDESCRIPTION A limited edition aged release from Smokehead, the heavily peated Islay single malt produced at an undisclosed distillery, bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers. Matured for 15 years in ex bourbon casks. Bottled at 43%. TASTING NOTES Nose: Intense peat smoke with rosemary, thyme and bonfire embers, layered with citrus peel and vanilla sweetness. Palate: Full bodied and robust with maritime brine, seaweed, spice and toffee, all wrapped in