Slightly peated, I would say perfectly peated! Fresh and light on the nose, with slight peaty. On the palate it is honey-flavored and fruity, especially apricot. Sweet and velvety finish. Excellent drink! ______________________________________________________________________ Leggermente torbato, direi perfettamente torbato! Al naso fresco e leggero, appunto con torbatura lieve. Al palato mieloso e con presenza di fruttatura, in particolare albicocca. Finale dolce e vellutato. Ottima bevuta!
About this bottle
The 100% Islay series from Kilchoman is made using Optic barley harvested on the isle. The peat level here is ~ 20ppm versus the brand's standard 50ppm offerings. Unlike previous editions, this is matured in oloroso sherry butts in addition to ex-bourbon barrels. This no-age statement single malt has no color added and is non-chillfiltered. Bottled at 50% ABV, this is a limited edition release which yielded 12,000 bottles. Kilchoman 100% Islay 8th Edition is available beginning fall 2018.
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The setup: glencairn, rested about 5 minutes, no water. Bottle open one month and a half ago. On the nose, nice discrete kilchoman peat. On the palate, citrus, peat and sherry spice. On the finish, oaky and peaty with good medium length
Note: toasted or burnt Carmel, peated. Light and citrus. Oily charcoal taste, grainy finish but still warm. Dark chocolate Water +1. Uigedail city Nose: 7 F:6 M:7 B:6
Nose: Immediate smokey nose, Body: not overly complex but smokey in taste bits of orange and sweet grass Finish: medium length and a bit sharpe
Green, salty, with some hints of toffee. It remind me certain days in the Scotland’s moors. Love it
Rich, sweet vanilla, islay, earthy, and nutty, smokey peat velvet smooth
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