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Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2021 Edition)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
December 30, 2022 (edited May 13, 2024)
Review #003
Type: single malt scotch
Proof: 46%
Comments: aged 9 Years, ex-oloroso maturation
Tasted after: Kilchoman Sanaig
Appearance (no score):
Mahogany color. Swirling reveals a thick line sticking to the side of the glass, it starts to bead up quickly but legs are slow to form.
Nose: 15/20
Smoke, leather, sweet sticky raisins, and just a hint of vanilla.
Palate: 34/40
Smokey, briny, black tea, red currents, just a little orange peel.
Finish: 33/40
Nice long finish, introduces some pepper and gets my mouth watering as that sweet and spicy flavor runs, then turns salty at the end.
With Water:
Didn’t try with water unfortunately.
Total: 82/100
Final thoughts:
Not disappointed, it’s a very good dram, but at this price point I wish it would have wowed me a little more.
Price: $120
Would recommend: yes
Would buy: maybe
Scoring Legend:
96-100: The perfect dram, absolutely exceptional, nectar of the gods, I will savor this bottle and make it last, 5 stars.
90-95: Near perfect, there is something truly special about this whisky, 4.75 stars.
85-89: Very good to amazing, almost the complete product, 4.5 stars.
80-84: Quite good, very enjoyable to drink, but doesn’t wow me, 4.25 stars.
75-79: Good, enjoyable but ultimately flawed, unlikely to purchase again, 4 stars.
70-74: A solid dram, but wouldn't go out of my way to get it, 3.75 stars.
55-69: Drinkable, 3.5-2.75 stars.
Below 55: Suitable for cooking or direct contribution to the kitchen sink drain, 2.5 stars or less.
120.0
USD
per
Bottle
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