Whisky Review: Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado landed on my desk at 43% ABV, carrying a $79.99. The whisky is a light honey color price tag. Here is what I found.
Nose
The whisky is a light honey color. The gorgeous aroma of leather, mesquite, sweet corn, and light citrus. s of a new generation of whisky consumers; those who arent suspended in amber when it comes to what a whisky should be. Smokeheads bottle is cool and sleek, with a label designed with a stunning metallic teal skull its packaged to look great on social media, ready to enjoy the built-in publicity that comes from influencers showing off. It helps that the whisky tastes as good as it looks, and while Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado isnt the best Scotch Ive ever had, I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different. We review Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado, an Islay single malt matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in Mexican tequila oak casks. (image via Jerry Sampson/Whiskeyful) Tasting Notes: Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado Vital Stats: Distilled and bottled in Scotland. Finished in tequila casks. 43% ABV. SRP $79.99. Appearance: The whisky is a light honey color. Nose: The gorgeous aroma of leather, mesquite, sweet corn, and light citrus. Palate: Sugar cube punches through at the front, coating the palate with a pleasant burning glow. Smokey but not overpowering, the whisky contains notes of citrus bitters, most discernibly orange, with floral notes that resemble edible flowers. Theres the slightest bit of meatiness, giving a punchy mouthfeel with a nice, medium finish. Smokehouse Tequila Cask Terminado is a fully capable whisky. The impact of the tequila cask doesnt completely stand out, but I have no doubt that the flavor profile is elevated in a way from trying something new. So much of the Scotch whisky industry leans on tradition, but the challenge of sticking to classic flavors while also risking different techniques pays off here with this complex and aromatic expression.
Palate
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Finish
Distilled and bottled in Scotland. Finished in tequila casks. 43% ABV. SRP $79.99.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $79.99. The whisky is a light honey color represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
