Tastes

Not too peaty, and doesn't taste as young as it is. Fairly priced, and acts much more mature compared to other islays of similar age. Kilchoman is a new distillery, and at first I was apprehensive of buying this---didn't really want to give charity to yet another startup that falls short of expectations. But---this is quite good. Worth a buy.

One of the best single malts I've had. The nose starts off strong and sweet, followed by an amazingly sweet and flavorsome palette. The finish is long and lasting, with just a tiny bit of smoke. Expensive though, a worthwhile splurge

Much better than their standard 10 year old. They usually are all over the place making wood experimentation as the norm, without a real house flavor like you'd find in most distillers, but this one really stood out. UPDATE 2/26: Had a fresh sample from a newly opened bottle. Nice distinctly sherry profile, but not as deep or complex as a Glendronach or Macallan. Lighter, fresher. Still getting the typical profile though of yellow raisins, dry fruit...just not as deep. Worthwhile purchase for a gentler, milder sherry cask whisky.

It's not bad, but really nothing special going on. Very straightforward and one dimensional. Light, tropical fruits on the nose, followed by a light citrusy honey aroma on the pallete. Finish is quick and smooth.

Smoky, barbeque smells gives way to an equally smoky and malty taste. With ice, there's a substantial fire and burn, almost like chillies. I'd recommend without ice...but, it's strong at its ABV.

Really peaty, overpowering aroma on the nose. Followed by a strong pungent taste to the palette. The smoke resonates throughout, and almost scratches your throat and insides as it goes down. Much too peaty and smoky for me.

My favorite so far!! I loved the salty briny aroma on the nose, followed by the sweet salty, smoky flavor as soon as it hits your mouth. The finish is warm and long.

For a rum cask finished, it was actually very nicely done. Much better than other rum finishes. But---quite honestly, for the price, I feel I'd be better off with the Balvenie doublewood

Not too bad, but really nothing too interesting either. Just not really worth its cost. Can get much better for much less. In a way---just too many conflicting flavors happening at the same time, with really no one single stand out flavor

I'm probably just not ready for maverick style whiskey. Too many flavors happening at the same time, just couldn't figure out any one certain stand out taste on the palette