The Jane Street Collection The Smokey One Woodrows of Edinburgh Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48,5%

Sea salt, bonfire smoke and peat flames in the distance. The Smokey One is Woodrow's of Edinburgh's uncompromising tribute to Islay's smoky whisky tradition, made for those unafraid to meet the peat head-on.

Expert description

The Smokey One from The Jane Street Collection is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 48.5% ABV by independent bottler Woodrow's of Edinburgh.

The whisky comes from an undisclosed Islay distillery, chosen for its ability to deliver the classic combination of sea salt, peat smoke and deep malt richness. The series is built around clear sensory themes, and The Smokey One is the collection's most uncompromising expression, placing peat smoke at its centre without sacrificing balance or complexity.

Woodrow's of Edinburgh works as an independent bottler and is known for choosing casks that express both the distillery's DNA and their own philosophy of pure, honest, unadulterated whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry smoke and sea salt meet a deep malt sweetness, with a hint of seaweed and iodine.

Palate

Intense peat smoke wraps around an underlying sweetness of honey and malt, carried by a robust salty edge.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lingering ash note and a light sweetness that keeps the balance to the last drop.

Specifications

Name: The Smokey One
Series: The Jane Street Collection
Bottler: Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: NA
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Peated · Salty · Smoky

Did you know?

The peat used to smoke the malt on Islay is formed from thousands of years of decomposed plant matter shaped by the island's damp climate, and the unique mix of sea plants and heather is one reason Islay whisky carries its signature briny, smoky flavour.

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Frequently asked questions about The Smokey One

Which distillery does The Smokey One come from?

The distillery is not publicly disclosed. The whisky comes from a secret Islay distillery and is bottled by Woodrow's of Edinburgh.

Why is the whisky called The Smokey One?

The name refers to the pronounced peat smoke that forms the collection's most uncompromising flavour theme.

What cask type is The Smokey One matured in?

The whisky is matured in bourbon casks.

Is The Smokey One non-chill filtered?

Yes, the whisky is non-chill filtered and has natural colour.

How does The Smokey One differ from the other Jane Street releases?

Where The Original One and The Sherried One focus on purity and sherry respectively, The Smokey One fully embraces the peated, smoky side of Scotch whisky.

Is The Smokey One good for Islay lovers?

Yes, it delivers the classic combination of sea salt, peat smoke and malt richness that defines the region's whisky.

What is Woodrow's of Edinburgh?

Woodrow's of Edinburgh is an independent bottler from Leith, known for selecting casks that reveal a distillery's true character.