Smokehead Rum Cask Rebel XLE

Profile: The Smokehead Rum Cask Rebel XLE at a glance

• Typically Islay: Lushly peated with a heavy smoke finish in exRum Casks
• Striking design: Enjoyment under the sign of the skull - bottled in batch strength
• Scottish secret: Which distillery is behind it this malt...?
• Limited Edition: Exclusively for Germany!

Portrait: What makes the Smokehead Rum Cask Rebel XLE special.

Smoky and intense aromas - that's what Smokehead stands for. A single malt that comes from the famous Scottish island of Islay and is appreciated by many whiskey lovers due to the strong peat taste that is typical there. With their striking and rebellious image, Smokehead's malts have secured a firm place in the whisky world. 
What sets Smokehead apart from other Islay whiskies is its unique character. The malts from Smokehead are known for their intense smoke flavor - the whiskey is also presented in a black bottle with a skull emblem, which underlines the brand's rebellious image. An Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky that stands out from the crowd and attracts attention, true to the motto “brilliantly rebellious”. 

The Smokehead Rum Cask Rebel XLE is a strictly limited editionof the popular Rum Cask Rebels and is made with 58.0%vol. bottled in batch strength - this gives the smoky Islay Single Malt an additional intensity. The Rum Cask Finish brings out notes of marshmallows and caramelized fruits. A daring combination that impresses with its intense aromas - typically Smokehead. Smokehead Rum Cask Rebel

• Nose: a strong breeze of dark peat smoke, plus full sweet aromas - burnt marshmallows and grilled pineapple, over all fried bacon and banana
• Palate: mouth-filling and oily with a slight hint of vinegar, then strong tones of black smoke, followed by honey and lemon
• Finish: burning logs and roasted oak are present, paired with fruity tones