Kilchoman Machir Bay

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2014 Edition Sherry Cask

Luckily, this time Kilchoman released a bigger batch of the Loch Gorm so it was easier for me to get a bottle. Before I had one from a bourbon cask (Winter 2011) and some with a sherry finish (Coull Point, Machir Bay) So I was very curious what a full 5 years in an Oloroso sherry cask would do. Nose: light campfire woodsmoke, clean farmy spirit,...

Score 88/100

Kilchoman 2008 Vintage 7 Year Old

At 7 Years Old I believe this is the longest aged Kilchoman to date. I've tried most of their younger, earlier releases just out of interest to see how it develops. My only regret is not getting a sample of the New Make Spirit when I had the chance many years ago. Nose is zesty, lemony, salty and sharp. Minerals and soft peat seep through with...

Score 90/100

Kilchoman 2011 Madeira Cask

I seem to writing only about Islay whiskies of late. Thing is I have a pocket book full of tasting notes after my trip to the Feis Ile that I have to commit to the site. So you're going to have to bear with me for a while. We managed to spend a fun few hours at the distillery indulging in, not only some whiskies but, chocolate desserts too. The...

Score 70/100

Kilchoman 2007 Vintage bottled 2013

Having experienced its 6th Birthday in the cask, this is the oldest Kilchoman released yet. A fresh grassy, minty, toffee and very peaty nose greets us straight away. A zesty hint of citrus awaits later on. With some herbs - this is alive, refreshing and ready to grab you. A sweeter and thicker palate than the nose would suggest, but it still has...

Score 92/100