Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2016 Edition)

As I mentioned in the review of the Caol Ila 18, I tasted this one on a mini blind-tasting together with the Ardbeg 10. The latter one was pretty obvious as I knew it already, and the longer maturation of the Coal Ila showed trough by it’s subdued smoke and sweetness. For the Kilchoman Long Gorm, it’s youth was quite obvious - but that’s not a negative. To the contrary, I was impressed by the nose and palate, considering it’s young age. It’s a complex dram, with lots of sweetness (probably due the Sherry Cask finish) with some hints of bitter chocolate, some citrus fruits and of course a nice amount of smoke. Again, considering it’s age, a very well balanced dram that makes me wonder for their other expressions.

Sherry cask release 46 % Blød, mild, rigtig behagelig røg