Name: Kilchoman Sanaig
Color: Light brown
Nose: Peat, vanilla, white fruit
Taste: Peat, sweet caramel, citrus, earth
Review:
Kilchoman Sanaig is a new whisky for me that I have seen it on the store shelf before but had never tried it. I bought it blind and I was very impressed but as I sampled it I wondered what market it was create to serve. Sometimes whisky have that taste profile of “put together” and some have the taste of true craftsmanship.
The Kilchoman Distillery produces single malt whiskies on Islay on the Inner Hebrides. It is the first distillery built on the Island of Islay in 124 years and began production in December 2005. The name “Sanaig” comes from one of the inlets on the coast. Mature in sherry and bourbon barrels.
The flavor profile is very nice with the good balance of peat and sweetness on the tongue. I was correct in my tasting notes about why it was created. Kilchoman Sanaig was original created for the French market but is now available worldwide. If I had to guess it is probably the earth notes which give you more of a cognac taste and finish to it. See my French Whisky section for more reviews. All the French Whiskeys I have tired seem to have an earthy taste profile.
Kilchoman has other expressions which are the following; Machir Bay, Loch Gorm, and 100% Islay. I look forward to sampling them all in the future.
Price around $70 and good for the flavor and price but not a big boy peat scotch just a nice blend of sweetness and peat.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
