Smokehead Islay Whisky is 'dreaming of a wild(ish) Christmas'

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has launched its 'Dreaming of a Wild(ish) Christmas' campaign to get fans into the festive spirit.

The single malt whisky brand will be bringing its own take on winter festivities to social media, with Smokehead brand ambassador Mikey Sam hitting Facebook and Instagram with some out-of-the-box Christmas cocktails to try at home.

Mikey will be mixing thing up using the Smokehead Skull Gift Tin, which includes the Smokehead core range in miniature 5cl bottles: Original, High Voltage and Rum Rebel.

Iain Weir, Smokehead brand director, said: "There's no better time of the year than Christmas to enjoy an unapologetically bold smoky whisky. Many other aspects of the festive period will be different this year, but that definitely doesn't change!

"We know our loyal Smokeheads will be looking forward to some seasonal drams, so we're excited to be able to offer our range of Smokehead whiskies to enjoy our variety of bold and smoky expressions.

"Whether buying for a personal gift, or eyeing up that faultless present for a peat-loving pal, we're encouraging everyone to take the leap this Christmas to see if you are, in fact, a Smokehead."

Smokehead whiskies are available to purchase from www.smokehead.com, specialist retailers and major multiples.

Want to try the Smokehead Christmas cocktails at home? Find the recipes below:

Smokehead Snow Ball

Ingredients

• 25ml Smokehead
• 50ml Advocaat
• 12.5ml gingerbread syrup
• Lemonade

Method

Add Smokehead, Advocaat and gingerbread syrup to an ice-filled glass. Stir and top up with lemonade.

Smokehead Grinch

Ingredients

• 25ml Smokehead
• 50ml melon liqueur
• 25ml lemon juice
• 12.5ml sugar syrup

Method

Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a coupe glass.

Smokehead Hot Buttered Rum Rebel

Ingredients

25ml Smokehead Rum Rebel
3 dashes mixed spice
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Hot cider

Method 

Add butter and mixed spice to the glass, then pour over Smokehead and hot cider. Stir until the butter melts.

10 December 2020 - Bethany Whymark