Kilchoman Am Bùrach 2020 Limited Edition release was created by accident. In 2014, Machir Bay (core expression of Kilchoman matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks) was accidentally mixed with Port matured Kilchoman while vatting casks ... causing Islay Heads, the distillery General Manager, to describe the result as 'Am bùrach' which means 'the mess' in Gaelic. It was then matured in ex-bourbon casks for another 6 years and then finished in Ruby Port casks for 6 months. Bottled at 46% ABV with no color added and un-chill filtered, this expression is a one-off release. When I first opened the bottle and poured a dram, I wasn't impressed ... it came across rough and unbalanced with off-putting notes. I let it sit knowing that some air time can do magic to the whisky. Over these past few weeks the whisky has improved considerably and provides quite an engaging experience. On the nose, there are nice aromas of sweet and earthy peat ... red fruits like apple and plums ... bit of lemon ... raspberries and cereal notes ... quite fruity ... and sweet! No alcohol burn and the peat isn't too strong either. The arrival on the palate is creamy and juicy sweet with peaty earthiness. Slight briny note followed by citrus fruit. Further development on the palate leads to Chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and raspberry notes. A bit of almonds ... perhaps marzipan ... Peat stays on ....and becomes more prominent on the back palate ... with slight pepperiness ... Peat is not very strong .. very well balanced ... yummy! The finish is quite nice ... medium to long ... bit dry ...and the sweet fruity notes continue ...some chocolate as well. This is quite nice at 46% but I'd love to try this at cask strength as well! Wonder if there would be another accident causing such a beautiful mess 😃