Kilchoman, Machir Bay Cask Strength Whisky

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Distillery/Brand - Kilchoman
Bottler - Kilchoman
Expression - Machir Bay Cask Strength
Spirit - Single Malt Whisky
Region - Islay
Volume - 70cl
Alcohol - 58.3% ABV
Cask - Bourbon and sherry
Peated - 50PPM
Non Chill Filtered
Natural Colour
Limited Edition - 18,828 bottles

Machir Bay Cask Strength is made using the same vatting recipe as Kilchoman's regular Machir bay edition. It is matured in both bourbon and sherry casks. Named after Islay’s most spectacular beach, the high proportion of bourbon barrels create a distinct balance of classic Islay character and fresh floral complexity. The higher ABV allows the quality and intensity of the Kilchoman spirit to shine.

Nose: Opens with light, fruity notes influenced by our distillation. Being cask strength allows for intense waves of fresh green apple followed by candied tropical fruits. Lasting hints of dry, earthy peat smoke become the backbone for this release.

Palate: Noticeably powerful at cask strength allowing for a concentrated palate combining citrus notes of lemon and orange peel. As the whisky opens it reveals a dominant honeycomb-sweetness that makes way for a profile driven by milk chocolate, provided by a Bourbon-rich maturation.

Finish: Noticeably powerful at cask strength allowing for a concentrated palate combining citrus notes of lemon and orange peel. As the whisky opens it reveals a dominant honeycomb-sweetness that makes way for a profile driven by milk chocolate, provided by a Bourbon-rich maturation.