Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2015 Edition)

Briney with late smoke and a smooth finish

Chocolate...check...Honey...check...Vanilla....check...Peat....check....Smoke....check....briny goodness....check! What else do you need? This mighty five year old, yes, five year old tastes like a 12. Hell, maybe even a 14. Great dram right at a hundred smackers.

My first Kilchoman and I must say I'm impressed. The closest Islay I can compare it to flavour profile wise is Lagavulin 16. I can't believe this is only 5 years old. Rich peatiness, gunpowder, ash, cacao. Bitterness detracts a bit from the experience but not to overpowering. I'd love to see this in 2026 and put it head to head with Laga16. It's a slight price premium to Laga 16 (well the 2017 edition can't find the 2015) here in NZ which in my mind isn't justified but hey still good value for money. Def solid 4 at least, maybe early 4's. Looking forward to trying the '17 edition

Peat but not too bad. Chocolate for sure on the nose. Good with a little water and cold stones. It's a bit sweet but I like it.