Kilchoman 100% Islay Inaugural Release 2011

Kilchoman Small Batch for Belgium

Kilchoman is a relatively young distillery on Islay but nevertheless it has often appeared on my radar – and for good reason. From the very beginning they brought beautiful malts on the market. What's in my glass today is a new Small Batch for Belgium, a vatting of 70% bourbon, 25% PX and 5% oloroso matured whisky. Our country received 900...

Score 84/100

Kilchoman Machir Bay 2012

Very smokey on the nose. Very. Little hint of fresh mowed lawn. First taste is less smokey and more sweet. Finish is a light and enjoyable smokiness. Adding water shows some burnt caramel flavours. Sweetness disappeared, but a more fresh and sea air Islay taste came at the finish.

Score 78/100

Kilchoman Machir Bay 2012

Not, not Gorm. Garm! As in the Norse god dog aka "Hound of Hel." Yes, this peaty surprise has got me rolling my eyes in pleasure. It's not all that sophisticated but it's satisfying. Reminds me a little bit of a Blackadder Smoking Islay that I drained last winter. Nose: Nice deep peaty essence that is a little like Ardbeg. Red clay...

Score 88/100

Kilchoman Port Cask

Port Casks – you either love them or hate them. I know many that won’t drink a whisky aged in port, and many that would swear by them. I am not sure where I stand though. I’ve had exceptional whiskies aged in Port casks (mostly finished in port), and some over fruity and wine-y ones. I was really intrigued by the first Kilchoman to be aged in such...

Score 83/100