46°
Distillery : Kilchoman - Islay
19 Oloroso Sherry Butts
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2018
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 50 ppm
This edition of Loch Gorm is the sixth, since the name was launched in 2013, and, by reputation, it's one of the best. It's a blend of 19 Oloroso Sherry Butts, distilled in 2007, 2008 and 2011. The blend must therefore be between 6 and 11 years old, but what's certain is that it has given 15,000 bottles..
Let's Taste It :
The smoke is fine, ashy and grainy, charcoal balls with a knob of soft caramel, fig jam, tinder wood, a hint of raspberry, sultanas. Pellets of peat in the background, foresty and earthy. Acorn, bark and clay, in a damp clearing. A pinch of salt. Cashew nuts, dark chocolate. On the palate, it's silky, honeyed, with a big pile of peat, then fairly well managed spices, nutmeg, ginger, cayenne pepper, cocoa powder. The finish is wonderfully long, close to explosion, then languorous, with thick caramel, candied quince, cloves, black radish, roots, brown tobacco, more chocolate.
In Short,
It's true that the nose is rather marvellous, with very nice smoke and magnificent balance. If I'm trying to be objective, this is certainly the best Loch Gorm I've ever tasted. On the other hand, if I stick to my personal tastes, I wonder if I didn't prefer other versions that were fruitier. It's all a question of taste. But it's still a very good product. 6 years after its release, it has become a collector's item, yet it's still relatively easy to find, but you have to put a disproportionate price on it.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Oh Land - Wolf & I
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