Whisky Kilchoman Machir Bay Vol.46% Cl.70

Machir Bay is Kilchoman's entry-level whisky, enhanced by aging in ex-bourbon casks and finishing in ex-sherry casks.

Made with malt grown on the farm's grounds on the southern promontory of Islay, malted and smoked on the farm, this whisky has unique characteristics.

The Islay single malt Machir Bay offers excellent value.

Kilchoman Machir Bay is aged for 5.5 years in first-fill ex-bourbon casks and for the following 6 months in ex-sherry Oloroso casks, for a total of 6 years of aging.

The combination of casks used gives this single malt a good complexity.

Kilchoman Machir Bay is well-balanced with prominent peat notes followed by ripe fruit and vanilla.

Kilchoman Machir Bay whisky won a medal at the 2015 International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Kilchoman Machir Bay takes its name from a sandy beach on the island of Islay, directly overlooking Kilchoman Church.

The bottle of Machir Bay is presented in an elegant case, also perfect as a gift.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Orange, dried fruit, almonds, and honey. Notes of peat and plums, fruit, and ripe fruit.

Palate: Thick and full. Fruit in abundance and syrup. Blackcurrant, strawberries, creamy, vanilla-flavored stewed fruit.

Kilchoman Machir Bay pairs well with an excellent light cigar and milk chocolate for a heavenly tasting experience.