EYE
Light rust
NOSE
Burnt cocoa, raisins, peat, apples, roasted malt, minerality, spice and a touch of cinnamon oil and hazelnuts.
PALATE
Char, dark fruit, peat, minerality, orange peel, smoked meat, floral and a bit of saline.
FINISH
Long fade of char, cocoa, peat, dark fruit and spice.
BALANCE, BODY & FEEL
Decent balance, medium body and a smooth easy feel.
The first time I tasted Kilchoman Sanaig I felt rather “meh” about it and didn’t bother picking up a bottle. Then, at a tasting, I had some from a friend’s bottle that had been open for a while and I changed my tune. I went from “meh” to “pretty good” that night and decided to pick up a bottle and dig into this funky little malt a bit more.