Whisky Kilchoman Sanaig 70cl

Kilchoman

Format: 70 cl

-35%
Recommended price: 135,64 €
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Technical information
Producer Kilchoman
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Peaty, smoky, marine and fruity notes
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 46.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging Minimum 6 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice

The Kilchoman Sanaig is a distinctive expression of Islay's distilling tradition. Originating from the Kilchoman distillery, the smallest and one of the newest on the island, this whisky is a prime example of the craftsmanship and passion for peaty single malts. The Sanaig, with its fascinating combination of maturation in Oloroso sherry casks and bourbon barrels, offers a complex and richly layered aromatic profile.

On the nose, the Sanaig releases vigorous notes of dark fruit, cocoa, and a distinctive peatiness that evokes the wild nature of Islay. On the palate, it reveals a surprising balance between sweet notes of caramel and vanilla, thanks to the aging in bourbon barrels, and deeper, darker hints of red fruits and chocolate, courtesy of the sherry casks. The finish is long and persistent, with a refreshing return of the peaty notes and a slight spiciness.

An exceptional whisky, the Kilchoman Sanaig is ideal for those seeking an intense and complex tasting experience, reflecting the unique spirit and environment of Islay. This bottle is a must for whisky enthusiasts who appreciate a robust balance between innovation and tradition.

Distillery

Kilchoman

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Kilchoman.

Kilchoman is a family-run Islay single malt distillery renowned for its grain-to-bottle approach: it grows and malts some of its own barley on site, then distills, ages and bottles on the island of Islay.
whisky Scotch single malt farm distillery single farm single malt
Country United Kingdom
Region Islay, Argyll and Bute (Scotland)
Founded 2005

Distillation

Distillation in small traditional pot stills, manually operated; long fermentations (~90 hours) to develop greater complexity.

Ageing

Maturation in various casks; Kilchoman uses a combination of bourbon and sherry as primary casks and also fills special casks for finishes or full maturations. The company site indicates a minimum warehouse period (minimum 1,130 days for some maturation stages).

Raw materials

barley (orzo) peat (torba) water (acqua)

Representative products

Whisky Kilchoman Machir Bay 70cl Whisky Kilchoman Sanaig 70cl Whisky Kilchoman Single Sauternes Cask 70cl - Giftbox

Official Awards

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