KilchomanMachir Bay 46% 700mL
About this product
Kilchoman was the first distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is Islay’s only farm distillery, producing Scotland’s only Single Farm Single Malt.
Named after the most spectacular beach on Islay, Machir Bay is the flagship of the Kilchoman range.It has a vatting of approximately 90% ex-Bourbon barrels and 10% ex-Oloroso sherry casks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spice
Palate: Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness
Finish: Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke
About the Distillery
The grounds of Kilchoman are home to some of Islay’s most fertile ground. It is here, in the fields surrounding the distillery, where 200 tons of barley is grown each year. Planting in Spring once Islay’s 50,000 geese have migrated. With their 100% Islay malt and using some of the smallest stills in Scotland Kilchoman produces a spirit of unmatched purity. It is then matured in a combinations of casks predominantly sourced directly from the world renowned Buffalo Trace distillery in USA and Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain. As well as bourbon and sherry casks Kilchoman also fill a number of speciality casks including Sauternes, Red Wine, Rum, Port, Madeira and Cognac casks as well as various secretive experimental casks.
Named after the most spectacular beach on Islay, Machir Bay is the flagship of the Kilchoman range.It has a vatting of approximately 90% ex-Bourbon barrels and 10% ex-Oloroso sherry casks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spice
Palate: Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness
Finish: Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke
About the Distillery
The grounds of Kilchoman are home to some of Islay’s most fertile ground. It is here, in the fields surrounding the distillery, where 200 tons of barley is grown each year. Planting in Spring once Islay’s 50,000 geese have migrated. With their 100% Islay malt and using some of the smallest stills in Scotland Kilchoman produces a spirit of unmatched purity. It is then matured in a combinations of casks predominantly sourced directly from the world renowned Buffalo Trace distillery in USA and Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain. As well as bourbon and sherry casks Kilchoman also fill a number of speciality casks including Sauternes, Red Wine, Rum, Port, Madeira and Cognac casks as well as various secretive experimental casks.
Kilchoman was the first distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is Islay’s only farm distillery, producing Scotland’s only Single Farm Single Malt.
Named after the most spectacular beach on Islay, Machir Bay is the flagship of the Kilchoman range.It has a vatting of approximately 90% ex-Bourbon barrels and 10% ex-Oloroso sherry casks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spice
Palate: Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness
Finish: Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke
About the Distillery
The grounds of Kilchoman are home to some of Islay’s most fertile ground. It is here, in the fields surrounding the distillery, where 200 tons of barley is grown each year. Planting in Spring once Islay’s 50,000 geese have migrated. With their 100% Islay malt and using some of the smallest stills in Scotland Kilchoman produces a spirit of unmatched purity. It is then matured in a combinations of casks predominantly sourced directly from the world renowned Buffalo Trace distillery in USA and Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain. As well as bourbon and sherry casks Kilchoman also fill a number of speciality casks including Sauternes, Red Wine, Rum, Port, Madeira and Cognac casks as well as various secretive experimental casks.
Named after the most spectacular beach on Islay, Machir Bay is the flagship of the Kilchoman range.It has a vatting of approximately 90% ex-Bourbon barrels and 10% ex-Oloroso sherry casks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spice
Palate: Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness
Finish: Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke
About the Distillery
The grounds of Kilchoman are home to some of Islay’s most fertile ground. It is here, in the fields surrounding the distillery, where 200 tons of barley is grown each year. Planting in Spring once Islay’s 50,000 geese have migrated. With their 100% Islay malt and using some of the smallest stills in Scotland Kilchoman produces a spirit of unmatched purity. It is then matured in a combinations of casks predominantly sourced directly from the world renowned Buffalo Trace distillery in USA and Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain. As well as bourbon and sherry casks Kilchoman also fill a number of speciality casks including Sauternes, Red Wine, Rum, Port, Madeira and Cognac casks as well as various secretive experimental casks.
- TypeWhisky
- Size700mL
- RegionIslay
- Standard Drinks25
- Alcohol Volume46%
- CountryScotland
- Brand NameKilchoman
- ClosureCork
- Whisky StyleSingle Malt
2017 The Whisky Exchange -Whisky Of The Year, 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge -95 Points, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible -94.5 Points.
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