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Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2016 Edition)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
October 3, 2016 (edited February 1, 2018)
This past Sunday's dusk found me watching the NY Mets close their fun and bizarre season intermingled with football during a somewhat dank day. A perfect day to sample a generously provided smokey dram (thanks Pranay!). Kilchoman is doing things right and been hooked with Machir Bay and look to collect some more of their line.
The nose of Loch Gorm arrives with a sweet bouquet of smoke, brine, mixed nuts of almonds and walnuts with a touch of caramel. A lovely nose that I could be inhaled all day. Finally, a sip that delivers a creamy sweet honey and vanilla body which is backed with a touch of smoke, milk chocolate and a youthful hotness. All these flavors are well-balanced and no one flavor overly dominates. As you enjoy these flavors, they ultimately fade leaving the charcoaled palate with a touch of black pepper and mint with some brine/saline and bitterness that seems to last allowing you savor the dram. A tiny amount of water draws the sweeter side by diminishing the youthfullness. This is an excellent smokey Islay that is a must for any peat-head. The hot and wild nature gives the dram whisky a bit of charm but may be a factor that may be too much for some. A must for any Islay fan. [Dry Glass: Soot and brown sugar][Tasted: 9/2/16][90/100]
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Davie: You have inspired me to explore the almost unspoken analysis, that of the dry glass. I will be sure to add them to all future reviews when possible. Panay: Thanks again. This is good stuff. Glad I got to try. Definitely need to get my hands on one.
Brilliant review, love that dry glass note! 🤓
Glad you liked it. I've been impressed with Kilchoman...I think especially their Sherry cask works well. Gives that smoky sweet flavor