Kilchoman Machir Bay

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The core expression from Kilchoman, Islay's farm distillery that grows, distils and bottles on site. Peat smoke with raisin, citrus and butterscotch.

Peated
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour

Details

Brand	Kilchoman
Distillery	Kilchoman
Origin	Scotland / Islay
Style	Single Malt
Age	NAS
ABV	46%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Peat smoke with sultanas, citrus peel and honey.
Palate: Rich butterscotch, malt and honey, with smoke spreading through.
Finish: Soft, warming smoke.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
Highball
With water

Try it neat first to enjoy the balance of youthful peat and sweetness. In a highball the smoke and citrus come through freshly.

Food pairing

Smoked seafood, grilled shellfish, smoked cheese and bacon.

Background & production

Made at Kilchoman, founded in 2005 and one of Islay's newest distilleries. It is independent and known as a farm distillery, carrying out harvesting, distilling, ageing and bottling on the farm.

Machir Bay is aged in fresh bourbon casks and finished in oloroso sherry casks. It is named after the beach overlooked by Kilchoman Church, close to the distillery, and was launched in 2012.

Non-chill filtered, without added colouring, and bottled at 46%.