Kilchoman Sanaig (2016 Edition)

This is a really beguiling dram, one of a handful of peated whiskies I've had that play really well with the sherry barrel finishing. Off the top, it's all leather, brine and oil on the nose. There isn't as much smoky char as other peated drams. This leans towards the seaweed and petroleum end of the spectrum. But on the palate this thing comes bursting with salt, fish, pepper, and then the sherry cask shines through with berries, dried apricot, cocoa and coffee, then the more subtle presence of black pepper and char lingers for a long time. This is outstanding, bringing the peat and the sweet and have them battle for your enjoyment.

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Yes! A little sweetness, a little sickly bourbon cask, a ton of smooth and zero gasoline. Lovely.

Gold. n: Torf salz frucht g: holzkohle leichte süße rund. lecker. A: anhaltend süß, milder Rauch

Un nez subtile et fin, tourbé et caramélisé, avec une pointe d'iode et de la fumée de cigare : une belle signature de Kilcho 🤗 En bouche, l’attaque est tranquille mais se révèle vite, avec une forte dose de fumé et un arôme de vanille, puis du bois et des notes de paille brûlée. La finale est agréable et très fumée, avec du fruit confit. Un grand plaisir !