Kilchoman Sanaig (2016 Edition)

Very peaty and smokey Solid Whisky for people who like peat, but a little bit too one dimensional for me

the color is sunflower honey. very pleasant floral scent. it has an interesting initial taste and gentle sweetness.

So much smoke and peat. Not my thing but others here are loving it.

Caramel colored appearance to it than some. More rounded peat nose with some vanilla or toffee present. Taste has a very pronounced smoke flavor to it (even for Islay Scotch). It's balanced by the sweetness that still seems to have vanilla or toffee backings to it, or perhaps some molasses. The finish is on-par with most peated Scotch and is very pleasant an balanced. Perhaps still smokier than some but moves into a nice spice balance that lingers for an intermediate amount of time. Very enjoyable and I like the slightly higher proof than some at 92 proof.

Smooth and Carmel like notes upfront finished off by some slight spiciness. Very good.

Much richer than the Machir Bay, with some lovely sweet / toffee in the finish. The peat was nicely rounded.