Kilchoman Distillery Co Ltd
ABV 59.7%
A sweet islander. Can be enjoyed without water.
Martine Nouet
Speciality Drinks
Kilchoman
Brand
Speciality Drinks
Bottler
Kh1 (Kilchoman)
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
59.7%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Phenolic. Creosote. Wet seaweeds. Tar. Wet dog. Some citrus fruit in the back. Getting smokier on time. Opening on spices and roots. Galanga, nutmeg.
Palate: Oily. Very sweet and smooth. So surprising for a high strength ! 'Pastilles du mineur'
Finish: Smooth, lemony.
Comment: A sweet islander. Can be enjoyed without water.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Initially, there's peppermint followed by a little clove. A vibrant attack that's\rtempered by butteriness and smoke.
Palate: Gorgeously balanced smoke and that essential element in peaty whiskies - sweetness. The oil of clove medicinal elements take you to the dentist rather than the hospital.
Finish: Lime and fresh fish - ceviche anyone?
Comment: Young but already with such balance. Recommended stuff.
Score: 8.5
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