Kilchoman Islay Machir Bay 750ml

Kilchoman was the first distillery to be built on Islay for over 124 years and remains Islay’s only independent, family run distillery. Kilchoman is Islay’s Farm Distillery, the only distillery in Scotland to distil whisky from barley grown and malted on site. Machir Bay, their signature peated single malt, is a vatting of Kilchoman 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 nose displays soft-cooked fruits with strong peaty aromas. Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spices. On the palate there are mixed fruits and vanilla with intense sweetness. Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, malt, and butterscotch. A long lingering finish categorised with sherry-soaked fruit cracked black pepper and sea salt with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat.