Kilchoman Sanaig
Winner of Master Single Malt: Islay – No Age Statement at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2022! A no-age-statement Kilchoman that has been matured in both ex-Bourbon and Sherry barrels. The latter adding richness and aparent maturity giving this whisky a mouthfeel normally only found in much older whiskies. Kilchoman's neighbours on the island of Islay could learn a few things from this expression. The heavily peated style of the distillery works in perfect harmony with the dried fruit and spice flavours from the sherry casks, something that can be hard to get right. In this case the smoke shines right through to the end but the journey getting there is very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Winner of Master Single Malt: Islay – No Age Statement at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2022! A no-age-statement Kilchoman that has been matured in both ex-Bourbon and Sherry barrels. The latter adding richness and aparent maturity giving this whisky a mouthfeel normally only found in much older whiskies. Kilchoman's neighbours on the island of Islay could learn a few things from this expression. The heavily peated style of the distillery works in perfect harmony with the dried fruit and spice flavours from the sherry casks, something that can be hard to get right. In this case the smoke shines right through to the end but the journey getting there is very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Flavour | Heavily peated with a rich mouthfeel followed by notes of dried fruits and Christmas spice. |
Fact Sheet
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Fluid | 70cl |
Alcohol % | 46% |
Types of Barrel used for Aging | Predominantly aged in Oloroso Sherry casks. |
Country | Scotland |
Producer | Kilchoman |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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Awards and/or Press Quotes | Silver - Scotch Whisky Masters 2023 Master - Single Malt: Islay – No Age Statement - Scotch Whisky Masters 2022 95 points - IWSC 2021 91 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 Silver - Single Malt: Islay – No Age Statement - Scotch Whisky Masters 2021 Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019, Best Islay Whisky - 97 points – Chairman’s Trophy – Top 100 Spirit 2020 |