Kilchoman 100% Islay 12th Edition
50% ABV - Islay, Scotland
Nose: Opens with light peat smoke, ripe pear, peach, white wine, and malted barley.
Taste: Fruits and citrus, with barley, wood, beach BBQ smoke, salt, BBQ ham, and brown sugar.
Finish: Birch wood, peat smoke, and pineapple linger for a lengthy finish.
It is very interesting how the front- label states, "Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky". No doubt that Kilchoman is using this to promote the exclusive use of barley grown on Rockside Farm for this expression!
Details: 2022 Release. 12500 Bottles. Barley Variety: Publican.
Tasted 7 August 2023. (Posted 29 October 2023.)
88/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
