Kilchoman Distillery Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The third release of Kilchoman's ongoing Machir Bay whisky, bottled in early 2014. It's a vatting of five- and six-year-old whisky matured in first-fill bourbon casks, married and then finished in oloroso sherry butts for four weeks before bottling. NOSE:Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spices PALATE: Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness FINISH: Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke