Kilchoman 100% Islay (10th Edition)

Plenty of smoke and peat. As it opens, peat recedes and it smells quiet, with a hint of pear and cinnamon. After 30ish minutes of being open, does become pretty unique. On palette, smoke is present and strong but so is lots of cinnamon. I do get a hint of pear and of course, malt. Ends oaky, much more bourbon and oak then sherry - can’t really pick up the sherry. Finish disappears faster than most from Islay. Very salty on the finish with just a touch of orange and camphor.

The nose has very nice smoke and brine notes with a hint of vanilla. Interestingly, the palette is dominated by caramel and spice, with the smoke barely noticeable. However, the smoke comes roaring back and dominates the finish, lingering for a long while after the taste is finished.

Heavenly peat on the nose with a hint of sweetness in tones of vanilla and caramel. The taste is initially spicy and briny, but the smoke takes center stage in the finish.

Vanilla, a bit sweet. Strong but tasty, mellows with each sip, creamy as it lingers in the mouth with the salty smokiness shining through at the finish.

Oaky, slightly salty finish. Cinnamon, pear. Benefits from a few drops of water to calm the peat smoke.

Smokey like mezcal almost, sweet grain, funky copper