Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2017 Edition)

Still catching up on Feis Ile 2018 updates, now working through my Kilchoman notes. Sanaig and Loch Gorm are two of Kilchoman's expressions that feature significant sherry influence, and the differences between the two were undoubtedly subtle. Loch Gorm has a dry, chalky, medicine tablet scent that belies a sweet, malty, and sherry-influenced palate. Loch Gorm is one of the less smoky Kilchomans, although there are wisps of it curling up in the mid-palate through the finish, which is also slightly grassy and fruity. Not quite enough smoky assertiveness here to hit squarely in my wheelhouse, but enjoyable nonetheless. Sanaig gives a similar experience and is significantly cheaper, so that one gets my nod, but you couldn't go wrong with either one.

Peaty and salty with sherry coming off the back