Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2018 Edition)

Buttery nose. Initial Rich peat followed by a sweet leathery finish.

Ok 2018 head to head with the 2019 which wins? It's perhaps not a fair contest as the 2019 bottle has been open for several months whereas the 2018 sample is only open for a hour. The 2018 had water however the 2019 didn't. The 2019 is lighter creamer dram even without water. The 2018 is a bit more rugged with more bite, not quite as well integrated with the alcohol. It does have more distinct flavours coming out than the 2019 perhaps as the latter has been opened for a long time. I like different aspects of both but I'd say the 2019 does it for me at 4.25 the 2018 at 3.75 to 4. Close but no cigar (unfortunately for me!)

Smooth and smoky

more peaty, smooth, smoky and a little watery