Machir Bay Islay Single Malt

KILCHOMAN

Machir Bay Islay Single Malt

$90.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
11919979
Format
6 x 700ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Store Only
Type of product
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Licensee price
$78.30
Country
Scotland
Regulated designation
Other
Region
Islay
Alcohol percentage
46%
Colour
Golden
Closure type
Cork with wood head

About this winery

Kilchoman is a small family run farm distillery based on the rugged west coast of Islay. The distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005 and is the first distillery to be established on Islay in over 124 years. The idea was to build a new distillery which took whisky production back to its roots. Kilchoman produces its 100% Islay single malt from barley which is grown in fields surrounding the distillery and completes every stage of the whisky-making process at the distillery, including...

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Product notes

Machir Bay, our 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.

Tasting notes

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

Press reviews

The Spirits Business Scotch Whisky Masters 2023

Gold

2023

The penultimate flight of the day was Single Malt: Islay – No Age Statement, during which Kilchoman Distillery proved it deserved two Gold medals and one Silver. The Gold awards were given to Kilchoman 100% Islay, and Kilchoman Machir Bay.

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