SMOKEHEAD WHISKY DISRUPTS HALLOWEEN – Scotch Whisky News
SMOKEHEAD WHISKY DISRUPTS HALLOWEEN
Smokehead Whisky have announced they’ll be present across the on & off trade in the UK and globally for Halloween 2020
Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky will be emerging in the on and off trade across the UK as well as globally this Halloween. Smokehead-themed Halloween window displays will pop-up in specialist off licences across the UK, with the brand’s Freakishly Tasty Halloween Cocktail range available in Smokehead partner bars.
In time for Halloween 2020, bars and specialists across the UK have stocked-up on the original Smokehead Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky expression, as well as High Voltage, Sherry Bomb and our brand-new Rum Rebel, which in typical Smokehead style, disrupted International Rum Day on 16th August 2020 with a rebellious launch.
The brand’s bold Freaklishly Tasty Halloween Cocktail range includes the Killer Kimchi, Don’t Bite Snow White and the Frankenshake. These cocktails are not for the faint of heart.
SMOKEHEAD WHISKY HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS
KILLER KIMCHI
Ingredients
o 50ml Smokehead Original
o 1 tbsp finely chopped kimchi
o 4/5 dashes jalapeno tobacco
o 4/5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
o Dash of smoked paprika
o Top up with tomato juice
Method & garnish
Combine all ingredients and drop in ice. Use half a celery stick, some chives, cherry tomato and a red chilli sliced in half to garnish.
DON’T BITE, SNOW WHITE
Ingredients
o 50ml Smokehead High Voltage
o 25ml apple liqueur
o 25ml cranberry juice
o 2tbsp honey
o Top up with cider
Method & garnish
Combine all ingredients and muddle, serve with plenty of ice and fresh green apple to garnish.
THE FRANKENSHAKE
Ingredients
o 50ml Smokehead Original
o 25ml coffee liqueur
o 75-100ml banana milk
o 1tbsp smooth peanut butter
o 1 tbsp honey
o 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
o 6/7 drops of doughnut reduction
Method & garnish
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, stir, mix, drop ice in and top with whipped cream, sweets and chocolate sauce.
Commenting on Smokehead’s Halloween 2020 plans, Iain Weir, Smokehead Brand Director, said: “Just like Halloween, Smokehead is not for everyone. We’re looking to cause a spooky stir in the trade this Halloween with our eye-popping off trade window displays and scarily tasty cocktails.
Obviously there have been and may well be further restrictions in the on-trade, but we’ve had a strong year for Smokehead under tough conditions. We’re delighted to see such an eager & enthusiastic response to Smokehead from the trade and will obviously continue to support our partners where we possibly can.
We believe this brand is custom-built for Halloween, and I’m sure our ever-growing tribe of Smokeheads would agree with us.
Enjoy Smokehead neat or in one of our freakishly tasty cocktails. Whatever works for you. After all, it’s your whisky.”
*Smokehead always encourages responsible drinking*
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NOTES:
About Smokehead:
- Smokehead is an Islay Single Malt Whisky and has been given a bold new look by Ian Macleod Distillers.
- Smokehead has been labelled the wild one of Single Malt Whisky and is not for everyone.
- Award-winning premium Scotch whisky that has an attitude-led positioning and smoky taste.
About Ian Macleod Distillers:
- Established in 1933, Ian Macleod Distillers is one of Scotland’s leading independent, family-owned distillers, blenders and bottlers.
- Ian Macleod Distillers is the world’s 10th largest Scotch Whisky company, producing and selling over 15 million bottles of spirits every year.
- Ian Macleod Distillers has built up an enviable portfolio of premium quality spirits and is proud brand proprietor of Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Smokehead Scotch whiskies and Edinburgh Gin to name but a few.
