Kilchoman Machir Bay (2016 Edition)

Remarkable amounts of charcoal and cigar on the nose, like a smoldering barbecue pit and burnt ends. The palate carries through on that promise, with rich ash and then a burgeoning sweetness of grilled pineapple. The finish lingers beautifully, smoke curling upward from a spent cooking fire. Warm, even hot, throughout. Amazing for such a young scotch. Similar to Ardbeg 10 with more citrus on the palate and finish.

This is so far one of my favorite Islay scotch. I really enjoy how cohesive it is despite its young age (not perceptible), very delicate combination of peat, smoke, fruit sweetness, citrus. Less in your face than Laphroaig 10 but in my opinion more enjoyable. I think it is a great value for the price point (I paid $54 at total beverage in Thornton, CO but I think it went recently to $64, still worth it)