Kilchoman Sanaig (2020 Edition)

This one is not meant for beginners or occasional drinkers. It requires patience too. The first impression was shockingly alcoholic and spicy, with huge bold peat smoke and green notes. However, as time goes by, the harmonic symphony between bourbon barrels and sherry casks starts to show in both the smell and taste, along with the medicinal peat smoke of course. Although young and perhaps lacking some careful vatting (hence the alcoholic debut), I still think it's worth the price. As a core range malt, Kilchoman is clearly establishing a unique Islay experience here. Score went up from 3.75 to 4.

Flaviar Sample: Nose- Smoke, pineapple, sherry, grape juice. Palate: pepper, peat, vanilla. The finish is longer than Machir Bay but I prefer the latter

Deliciously Sherry!

SMOKE. PEAT. This is my first peated scotch, so those are the dominant tasting notes standing out to me by far. Not sure the peated thing is my jam, but I don’t hate it. Will be trying more.

Au goût : Epices, poivre Odeur : Rappel la une partie de pêche