Kilchoman Machir Bay

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This comes off a little thin but is loaded with flavor. Plenty of smoky vanilla, animal crackers, fresh creamy malt plus the beach. Salt and surf but no sand in your shoes. This is a winner as are all their offerings. No age statement but no matter its great stuff. Similar to the Bunna peated has a nice richness.........bumping to 4 stars..90/100

Today I tasted… Name: Kilchoman Machir Bay Type: single malt scotch Proof: 46% Comments: NAS, ex-bourbon & ex-sherry Tasted after: first up Appearance (no score): • Light golden color • Swirling reveals a thick line sticking to the side of the glass, legs are slow to form Nose: 17/20 • All BBQ up front, sweet and not spicy, some sea spray and a little charcoal also Palate: 34/50 • Smokey and briny with a hint of lemon • Good but a little underwhelming after the appearance and nose Finish: 10/30 • Almost non-existent, brief hint of charcoal and a short ethanol burn Total: 61/100 • Scoring rubric 55-69: Drinkable • 2.75-3.5 stars Final thoughts: • Worth trying but I won’t be replacing this bottle once it’s gone • A drop of water brings out big vanilla up front but it struggles to mesh well with the other flavors, and increases the saltiness of the finish Price: $60 Would recommend: no Would buy: no

Never been much for smokey whiskies, but this is one of the better ones. I consider it medium smokey compared to others I’ve tried. In short, enjoyable periodically.