Kilchoman Machir Bay (2016 Edition)

Hmm no idea what year this MoM sample is from but I like it. Maritime oily mild peat balances nicely with vanilla and intertwined with a hint of citrus. For me this is a difficult type of dram to pull off as mild and subtle I usually find boring. It's got lovely balance, nice body and a decent amount of complexity. Everything is singing in harmony. 4 for me maybe even a 4.25. Update: I got hold of a 200ml bottle of the 2016 version retried. It's still nice but more 3.5 to 3.75 territory these days i think for me. The peat seems stronger on the salty acidic side which I'm not a fan of.

lemon, light smoke, pleasant acid, straw, quick finish on the tongue but lingering peat. An instant classic and personal favorite.

Similar to earlier vintages. Lovely medicinal peat, tarred rope, and sea salt. Cedarwood plays a forward role on the palate, and mellow vanilla and light fruit follow. The aromatic wood and peat character dominate, and the dram’s finish is spicy and heated. Tasted in the great company of @heymitch at Dressel’s.