88 / 100
Kilchoman's citrus, sea freshness and warming peat smoke set a clear Islay frame; red berries, dark chocolate and vanilla offer a sweeter counterpoint. The palate's fruit-forward character against the lingering maritime smoke and spice is the most appealing tension here. This is a Scottish Islay single malt at 48.9% ABV, with bourbon, Oloroso sherry and port named in the cask details. It remains firmly peated in its documented character, so the sweetness reads as contrast rather than a move away from smoke.
Reviewed by silverrambler
- Nose
- Citrus, Sea freshness, Warming peat smoke
- Palate
- Red berries, Dark chocolate, Fresh vanilla pods, Fruit-forward tones
- Finish
- Lingering maritime peat smoke, Spice