Kilchoman Machir Bay (2016 Edition)

A peated whisky yes, but not overly so. Very good but for the price not sure I’d buy again

iodine, licorice, anis, peat smoke, creamy vanilla, a hint a lemon, pepper and a bit of salt water Strong dram, smoky and peaty. Can be a bit pricey, but hey, it’s Islay Non chillfiltered, no color, 46%: craft and good

First pour. On the nose I get some citrus, light vanilla and a pleasing smoke smell. Once it hits the palate I get fruit and more of the peated smoke. Finish let’s the oloroso sherry come through with a nice black pepper and more of the smoke. Overall it is a pleasant sipper. Not to complex but has a certain amount of depth and the smoke doesn’t overpower. For the price point (Costco) it could be a regular sipper. I don’t sip the same spirit every day. Life is to short for that.

3.0 Stars - Good; 20 ml sample Like Laphroig 10 yr with less iodine.