Kilchoman Machir Bay

46°
Distillery : Kilchoman - Islay
Bourbon and Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2012
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 50 ppm

This is the Kilchoman distillery's entry-level whisky, with no age statement.

Let's Taste It : 

On the nose, the peat is thick, fairly fresh, mineral, earthy and damp. Imposing iodine, full of foam and sea spray. Cottony smoke, in broad wisps. Salt, stone, vegetal notes. A vanilla pod. A fairly soft, subtle caramel asserts itself on the palate, but the whole remains very abrupt, rocky, with barely sketched white fruits. Vegetal moss, lichen. I note the coarse salt, then the pepper rises to explode in a slightly bitter, sparkling finish. Honeysuckle, apricots..

In Short, 

It's very enjoyable, and this version has its fans. As far as I'm concerned, I find the value for money rather unconvincing compared to the great Islay classics.

Score : 84

                                          To Be Listened While Sipping :

   

                                          The Black Keys - Next Girl