Kilchoman 100% Islay, Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

The 12th edition of Kilchoman 100% Islay is a single-farm single malt, made with Islay-grown barley from a single farm that is malted and distilled on Islay, before being matured in 29 ex-bourbon barrels and six oloroso sherry butts for at least eight years. Aromas of sweet peat smoke, honey drizzled orange slices, vanilla and salted caramel fill the nose, complemented by notes of apples and pears, ginger spice, raisins, toffee, peat smoke and caramel throughout the palate and lingering in the finish.

Nose: Intense sweet pipe smoke, followed by waves of freshly cut strawberries and candied lemon peel. Lighter notes of Neroli (orange blossoms), soft toffee and cloves.

Palate:  An initial note of dark chocolate and toasted walnuts, gentle tobacco smokiness, hints of caramel and dates accompanied by subtle warming peat smoke.

 Finish: Long and evolving with cinnamon and liquorice wood, chocolate bitters and lingering earthy smoke.