For the hard-rocker within, its time to rock-out with the new decorative “Rock Edition” tin from one of the smokier Islay whiskies around.

Smokehead, the rich and powerful Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ian Macleod Distillers, has released a new limited “Rock Edition” to celebrate its credentials as the rock n’ roll spirit of choice for 2012.

Like the original award-winning packaging, The Rock Edition maximizes its impact using embossed and debossed techniques to heighten the 3-D ‘reality’ of the new skull design.

Entering its third year in the United Kingdom as the official drinks sponsor of The Marshall Ultimate Band Contest, the unsigned band showdown, in partnership with legendary Marshall Amps and Lick Library, Smokehead has also established itself as the drink of choice at big rock events including the annual Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards 2009-2011. The must attend event for rock artists and industry heavyweights, has previously included iconic rock legends Slash, Brian May, Jeff Beck and Gene Simmons. 

Ian Weir, Marketing Director for Ian Macleod Distillers commented: “The new limited edition presentation tin not only celebrates Smokehead’s close affinity to rock music, but reaffirms the brand’s unique position within the Single Malt category. Smokehead is vigorous and unapologetic about its big and intense peaty flavours. Like rock and roll, people must accept it for what it is or not at all. The brand is an enthusiastic supporter of rock music and we have some exciting plans underway to take this even further in 2012.”

A rich, seaweedy and intensely peaty Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Smokehead is not for the faint hearted.

(So says their press release) With immense fresh and fruity flavors that burst with notes of sherry, iodine, toffee, smoke and sea salt, Smokehead hits the palate like a cannonball.

Ian Macleod Distillers don’t say which Islay Single Malt Whisky makes up Smokehead, so if you’re an experienced Islay drinker maybe you can speculate... Is it a young Bruichaddich, an Ardbeg,Caol Ila? Whatever it’s damn tasty for a nice price. Rock On!

Smokehead ‘The Rock Edition’ will be available in the UK and international markets throughout 2012 at the same pricing as the original tin and whisky.