Kilchoman Sanaig REVIEW: Does it get the RESPECT IT DESERVES?

I've got a peated and sherried single malt whisky from the Kilchoman distillery on Islay today. This is the Sanaig, an affordable expression from the core range. I'll taste it and give you my thoughts. Cheers!
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[@brendanliddell240]

Really love this stuff. So deep and rich in natural colour. It's become my favourite peat/sherry whisky - for me taking the crown from the Ardbeg Uigeadail. Can't wait to try their Loch Gorm.

[@Gwhisky]

This doesn't have the complexity or nuance of Uiegeadail, but i prefer the overall character, too. Great easy sipper with lots of personality. If you like this I'm sure you'll love the Gorm!

[@briandrier3864]

Hey, I always enjoy your reviews. I’m also a huge fan of the sanaig, and in fact prefer it just a smidge to the Machir bay, which is saying something, as I quite enjoy that. Tonight, I’m actually sipping Pete’s beast batch strength sherry cask. What I’ve found lately is that the expressions I’m enjoying the most are the ones with a moderate sherry influence, not sherry bombs… hence, my beloved ardbeg uigeadail and this very one! I would add the ledaig 18, although that one is considerably more expensive. I think that sherry adds complexity as well as a hint of luxury. anyway, keep on doing what you’re doing, it’s always a pleasure to check you out! Slainte!!!

[@Gwhisky]

I mean you're talking to the right guy. I love my sherry. I like a big sherry bomb myself, but I don't want it to overwhelm the distillery character. The Best sherried whiskies are restrained enough to let the unique character of the distillate shine though. The Sanaig is a beauty! Cheers Brian!

[@bongson691]

Hi Jeff I have watched your reviews on kilchoman sanaig, and our only difference is I find the peated whiskeys all different is the sanaig is a lot better than the ardbeg, and the laguvulan whiskeys, this is my favorite whiskey of the peated whiskeys, I loved this one very much over the for mentioned whiskeys, I just found the kilchoman sanaig the best of any peated whiskeys, I'm glad you turned me on to this brand of whiskey, and I will always have this on my bar, thanks for the review and I will give this whiskey a 92 points, cheers sir !!!

[@Gwhisky]

Awesome! Funny you should mention that-I'm enjoying a bit of Machir Bay Cask Strength as we speak. I think Sanaig should be my next pour. Cheers!

[@bongson691]

@@Gwhisky machir bay any good ?? I know where I can get a bottle 🍼 or 2,please let me know Jeff!!

[@Gwhisky]

@@bongson691 It's good. It's more of a traditional Islay profile. It doesn't have all the sherried bells and whistles we get with Sanaig, though. Less fruity, more classic smokey ex-bourbon barrel style flavours. I like it!

[@bongson691]

@@Gwhisky thanks for the reply !!

[@bongson691]

Hi Jeff I love the kilchoman sanaig, I bought a bottle of this whiskey after your video 📹 I drove 100 miles to get another bottle, it was that good, thanks for turning me onto this whiskey, 200 + bottles it's my favorite scotch, this is stuff that everyone should have on there bar, it's my go to for peated whiskey, and I have many bottles of, it's better than my ardbeg and laguvulan, thanks for the review and heads-up on this great whiskey. Keep up the great reviews, and cheers sir. !!!

[@Gwhisky]

Wow! Love hearing stuff like this! Really glad you like it. Awesome stuff. Big peat, big sherry, big fun! Cheers Frankie!

[@bongson691]

@@Gwhisky Hi I'm looking forward to more reviews, I think you do a great job, and I watch ⌚ all your videos, and honest opinions about whiskey are what you do well, I'm so glad you turned me onto kilchoman sanaig, I will never be running out of this great peated whiskey, thanks Sir, and cheers !!!

[@Taurui]

When I first got this, it sooooo much reminded me of the McDonalds Barbecue Sauce that you get with their Chicken Nuggets. Awesome, never had that strong of a "thick sweet sauce" association with any whisky before. Love it!

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah there's definitely a sweet and savoury sauciness to it. Glad I'm not the only one picking up on it!

[@ArnoldToporowski]

thanks for this review. I just picked up a bottle as a substitute for the Lagavulin 16. I think it’s great, and an amazing deal for the price!

[@antraxxslingshots]

A lot of reason for the price is obviously lack of putting an ago on it, which makes it a young one and should be cheaper because of this. I have to say around 60 Euros is quite ambitioned for a young malt.

[@ArnoldToporowski]

@@antraxxslingshots works for me! younger is often better for peated

[@jackthepickledhound]

Nice review, thanks! The Bourbon/Sherry graph on the bottle always confuses me. Is it more sherry cause it's a bigger bar or more bourbon cause it's closer to the word. The Machir Bay gift set was one of my first single malts. Wow! And I kept going from there. I think I am past entry level sippers but this is tempting because the local shop has some dark ones in stock. They had at least 5 expressions lately, so aside from the Machir Bay CS I got a 9 year old bourbon cask....might be the finest bottle I have. ....the quest goes on!

[@Gwhisky]

I believe the graph is meant to show that the profile is more sherry than bourbon influenced. I haven't had the Machir Bay CS, but ive had some single vask bourbon expressions that I've really enjoyed. I'd recommend this as well as the latest Loch Gorms if you want to try something with a sherried edge. Cheers!

[@music4meh]

what you say at 6:50 resonates with my experience, having had this last weekend. This is the first whisky since Laphroaig and Ballechin that made me think ''I'm getting another bottle'' I tend to do some research and manage to land on some whiskys that I totally adore, and this is one of my new favorites. My first love in whisky was Laphroaig 10 and Ballechin 10 in 2016, having recently turned 18. Ardbeg 5 and 10, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila 12, Scarabus 10, were all whiskys that I liked A LOT, but nothing quite like Laphroaig and Ballechin. Sanaig reminded me of Ballechin in its peatiness that is both in your face yet quite mild, capital P Present but not overpowering. I was blown away by this, liked it even more than the Machir Bay Cask Strenght I also got last weekend, which was a bit too tame and may suffer a little bit from being young and a bit uninteresting. I know how crazy that is, a cask strenght Islay being experienced as ''not quite as ridiculous an experience I am looking for in whisky''. After the first nose and tasting, a lot of the interesting flavours of peat, smoke, the maritime and rockfruit notes, dissipate and it tastes more of barley and caramel/sugary sweetness, and really has a classic whisky taste I find in most other whiskys (I'm not sure what it is, if it comes from the barrel or the barley, but the sort of flavour I get from almost any other whisky, it's almost similar to strong pale beer). The verdict on Machir Bay may sound harsh, it's great, but personally, a good Laphroaig (such as Quarter Cask), Ballechin 10, and Sanaig are right up my street because there's so much peat on the first nose and taste, and then a unique realm of intricate yet distinct flavours interacting. In Sanaig, I understand it seems unbalanced, but I found that these flavours started to dissonantly harmonize, if that makes sense. So I agree while disagreeing with the idea it's unbalanced, where I found the sherry and peat sometimes pulling away or almost getting all over the place, yet then coming back to intertwine and repeat this sort of dance. I swear I'm not trying to sound pretentious. Am looking forward to getting better at understanding what I am looking for and finding a similar whisky that blows it even further out of the park for me, suffering less from what I find a bit boring about Ardbeg, Machir Bay, Scarabus (I know how insane it is to have those names and ''boring'' in the same sentence). Would love suggestions on what I may like. Currently looking towards Lagavulin 8, Port Charlotte, Ledaig, but will definitely buy another Sanaig if I love it as much as I did last weekend the next time I tasted. My reservations about Lagavulin are similar to those I have about Laphroaig: that in order to satisfy rising demand, their production has changed for the worse, e.g. outsourcing where they get barley, applying chill-filtration and adding colour.

[@joeypetruska7286]

I agree that Kilchoman does not have the mainstream recognition it deserves. They are as artisanal as a scotch can get, sourcing ALL of their own barley (amazing feat honestly), and do everything in the production process on site as well, including the bottling! Truly a craft whisky from start to finish. Glad that you reviewed it and rated it so highly because I think Sanaig and Machir Bay deserve to be in the conversation for best “entry level” single malts on the scotch market. I prefer it to even the fantastic Ardbeg Uigeadail which I don’t say lightly as I absolutely adore the Uigeadail, this whisky is just THAT good in my opinion. Also, if you can find the most recent bottling, I think it’s even better now, the color is much darker, they must have sourced some really high quality casks because the sherry influence is much more present and drives the flavor more than the peat at times. Great whisky and review. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah I've heard the newer ones are darker. I can't wait to try one! I prefer Sanaig to Uigeadail too, and I'd agree that it's one of the best entry level Islays. I have a bottle of Oogie on the go too, and if I'm being totally honest, it's not what it used to be.

[@joeypetruska7286]

@@Gwhisky Agree on the Oogie degradation. I kind of think it has to do with how many limited editions they’ve been pumping out lately. Maybe they’re not allocating as much of the older casks into the Oogie and instead to all these limited editions? (Scorch, Blaaack, Drum and the 8 year are all within 2 years I think) Who knows, but agreed, quality not what it used to be, still an above average dram, but my bottle now doesn’t match my first bottle in 2017. The current Sanaig is flat out better and being $15 less (in my market at least) is just icing on the cake!

[@FEWGEE1]

Oogie has degraded, because the original bottlings consisted of 15 yr old bourbon, and 25 yr old sherry casks. Now it's 8-10 yr old bourbon, and 5-6 yr old sherry casked whiskys.

[@ConcaCon]

I've just copped the trial set of 2x200ml bottles of Machir Bay and Sanaig. The Machir Bay was very peat-punchy but the pear/flat peach/citric/vanilla notes are enjoyable. First impression: 84/100 The Sanaig was a lot drier than I'd expected, but there was just enough sherry influence to counterbalance it and the moreishness is definitely there. First impression: 86/100. They're both quite dry and tannic on the finish. Worth the money I've spent without a doubt, but I want to put them in a flight to see how they compare to stuff like Bunnahabhain Cruch Mhona, Lagavulin 8, Ardbeg 10 and the like.

[@Gwhisky]

It's an interesting distillery to watch. While I've enjoyed both the Sanaig and Machir Bay many times over, I've never had any two bottles that were the same! That flight of peated drams sounds like fun! 🥃

[@kellywellington7122]

It has the 'vibrancy' of the Port Charlotte 10. It is a really decent sherried single malt, but that malt has a really decent peating. I like it.

[@hanqb10]

Looking forward to trying this and a few of the others from this distillery. Thanks for the great review, as always!

[@Gwhisky]

Love Kilchoman! A fun brand to explore!

[@peterc3822]

Fantastic review! What year was that Sanaig by any chance? Managed to just get myself a mid-2020 bottle and the colour looks just fantastic. Cheers

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks Peter! I don't remember the bottling date and I finished the bottle a couple weeks back. 2019 if I recall correctly.

[@snafufubar]

Nice review. Recently had a tasting set from Annandale distillery. They do a smoky and non smoke version of their whisky. Both are really good but they also do both in STR barrels which are fantastic. If you can get them I recommend trying the Man of Words STR and the Man of Swords STR. You can also get a sample of their new mix before it goes in a barrel something I don't remember any other distillery doing. Oh and they are bottled at 61 or 62 abv. Managed to get a bottle of Man of Swords but the Words one seems to go really fast.

[@Gwhisky]

I know very little about Annandale whisky. I've heard of it here and there, but Ive never seen/tried one. It looks like they're pretty hard to find! Beautiful bottles. When they get some wider distribution I'll definitely have to look into them. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@PezrulezHaakon]

Thanks for a good review as always! I picked this up a few days ago and tried i yesterday. The only ones available here are Sanaig and Machir Bay, and those are the same price. I did eyeball Sanaig for a long time, and since I love the peat/cherry combo, I had to pick it up. I also compared it with Longrow Peated and Ardbeg Uigeadail. I must say, even though Uigeadail are one of my favourites so far, the Sanaig didn't fall behind that much at all. It's definitely in my top 10. My first taste of the Longrow didn't really kick me off my chair as I expected, but I will definitely go back to it. I did enjoy it though. One of my top 5 peat/cherry, or even top 3 is Port Askaig 100. Arran Heavily Peated Sherry Casks is up there too. 😋 Machir Bay will remain on my list for future tastings.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks! Sanaig isn't the most consistent whisky, but the better versions are excellent bang-for-buck and a really solid peat/sherry offereing. Glad you're enjoying it. It seems you found you preferred style!

[@robertochuquer699]

this whisky is AMAZING!!!!

[@joejanca]

I just picked up my first bottle of Sanaig a month or so ago, on recommendation from a local shop owner when I went in looking for Lagavulin 16 (which there is apparently a shortage of). Don't think it really bears much resemblance to the Lag 16, though the chocolate notes do remind me of the Lagavulin Offerman Edition Guinness Cask Finish. Overall, it reminds me of Uigeadail, but with a distinct chocolate note in the mix. Considering the state minimum price here is $15 less than Uigeadail, it's kind of hard to beat.

[@Gwhisky]

I'd agree its very different from the Laga. The Laga has the age and refinement, but Sanaig is cheaper, more intense, and naturally presented. Never had the Offerman Laga so I can't compare. 🥃

[@fredhansen3340]

This is a good one. The 2020 and 21 batches include whisky from very active sherry cask.

[@petewilliams.1122]

My local shop in the UK won't order it because they have to order a minimum of SIX bottles. I've had to resort to Amazon, and the bottle should arrive tomorrow 10th July 2024. IF I like this one enough, I'll tell my local shop, sod it, order SIX, I'll buy four and you can put the last two on the shelves, win/win! I have seven other Kilchoman bottles in their range, and, there is method in my madness, once the bottles are empty (sadly) I shall turn them into lamp stands. The bottles are good and sturdy and would suit a lamp and shade, label kept on naturally. I'm hoping this Kilchoman isn't too peaty. The last peat monster I drank was the Laphroaig, I likened it to drinking liquid smoked kippers. Having a dram of Laphroaig with a kipper for breakfast kind of appeals. Here's mud in yer eye!

[@howardbecdove9780]

Finally subscribed. Loved your reviews.

[@Gwhisky]

Very kind of you to say. Thank you! 🙏

[@elduderino3120]

Got this a few weeks ago and I like it. RE: balance - I found my bottling was really smoke dominated for the first few pours. It was all I really got from it flavour-wise... reminded me of a "hot"/sharp Bowmore. But when I got past the shoulder of the bottle the whisky had had time to oxidise a little and then the other flavours and the sherry influence became much clearer. It's very interesting with a lot going on, and it gets better and better the longer I leave it to breathe. Problem is I've been spoiled by PC10 which is magic from the off. I'm glad I tried the Sanaig, but I don't know that I'll be chasing further bottles when I think there are other peated malts out there more to my taste. It is good value for the flavour profile though. Would recommend to anyone who likes smoky whisky. But when I got past the shoulder of the bottle the whisky had had time to oxidise a little and then

[@groberti]

Amazing whiskey! I do like it better than Ardbeg 5/10, Laphroaig 10/QC as well but heres come the interesting part: I like Caol Ila 12 better than Sanaig 😁 The type of smoke and the distant sea in Caol Ila is just 100% my alley, such a beaut. It is less complex than Sanaig but just so damn delicious in my opinion.

[@Gwhisky]

I'm a huge fan of the Caol Ila 18, and it's been years since I had a bottle of the 12. For me the 12 has wavered a bit in quality over the years, but it's excellent stuff generally speaking. Cheers Grobee!

[@peterruffolo700]

Great review! I'm adding the Sanaig to my wishlist, especially since it costs less than an Ardbeg 10 here. Sherry and peat is a great combination when done well. Just seems to be very challenging to actually pull off. So far the 2 scotches I've tried that have done this best with a bolder peated profile have been Ardbeg Uigeadail and Lagavulin DE. Tried Laphroaig Lore and PX but found both pretty disappointing despite being a Laphroaig fan in general. Any chance you'll be reviewing some Japanese or Indian whiskies in the near future?

[@Gwhisky]

I think if you're looking for peat/sherry, Kilchoman is always a solid bet, they pull it off better than most. Of course Arbeg Oogie and Lada DE are classics too! Indian is a possibility, although I don't have any on the go at the moment. I'm not sure about Japanese whisky. They're quite expensive, and as far as I'm concerned they're rarely worth the money.

[@peterruffolo700]

@@Gwhisky Looks like Japanese whisky is the one constant in both our markets, lol! Seriously though, if you can get your hands on some Nikka Whisky From the Barrel it is a standout, especially for the price. It's 66$ CAD for a 500ml bottle here, is wonderfully layered and just very well put together overall.

[@Gwhisky]

I've had Nikka from the Barrel. Decent stuff, and one of the few “Japanese” whiskies that I'd buy again.

[@MortAllachie]

If you like this better than all of my favorite Islay´s I better put in an order 😊 Never tried a Kilchoman, so it’s about time 😊

[@mickflytw]

Bought this on my lunch break. It was 1600nt (~56US). No idea if that's a good price. The store had a sampler open. It smells fantastic, but I didn't partake because... well, lunch break... haha. It'll be my first Islay ever. I also picked up blended malt called Peat Chimney, a "batch strength (57%) limited edition" by Wemyss.

[@Gwhisky]

I've never had the CS Peat Chimney. Could be good! 1600 is a bit pricey for this. The cheapest I've found it is about 1300 NT, which is great bang for buck!

[@ironmantran]

i absolutely share your opinion on Sanaig vs Ardbeg, Ila, ... great review ! . . .

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks Timothy! 🙏

[@bluesmanen1]

I think I have to try this one. I had a Loch Gorm in 2015 and it was great, I also have tried The Machir Bay and a Portwood finish....never been disapointed.

[@Gwhisky]

The old Loch Gorms were great, but the new ones are better imo. Worth seeking out a newer batch if you can. The Sanaig is a really nice one, too, and of course more affordable. I like Machir Bay myself, but I find Kilchoman is at is best as a sherried expression. A portwood eh? Sounds interesting!

[@bluesmanen1]

@@Gwhisky The Port Wood is in my taste the best yet www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/140270/kilchoman-2014 But I'm a big fan of Port Wood finish 👍👍🥂

[@Gwhisky]

A lot of their single cask offerings are amazing! Ive had quite a few and they almost never disappoint. I usually get their sherried stuff, but that port looks fantastic!

[@bluesmanen1]

@@Gwhisky if you find one....grab it if you can🥂

[@kellywellington7122]

It's grown on me. I'm struggling to typify what kind of peating it has. It does not have that 'tire fire on the beach' peating, nor the 'wet band-aid' peating, of the likes of Laphroaig or Ardbeg. It does have a faint whiff of the lapsang tsuchong (aka 'creosote') in the peat aroma (like Lag16). The peating is similar, but not quite the same, as that of Port Charlotte 10, but with that lapsang tsuchong element. Yes, the distillate is excellent and the marriage of sherry very deft. It stands shoulder to shoulder in my cabinet with PC10 and gets offered to my peat-curious friends with glowing recommendations. (When I bought it, I considered it to be the 'Momma Bear' of the three offerings. I hoped it would be 'juuuuust riiiiight.' I was surprised that it was, and it continues to be.)

[@Gwhisky]

One thing to be aware of with this one is that it can be quite batchy. The levels of sherry and intensity can be all over the place. But yeah... good stuff. Glad you're enjoying it! 🥃

[@bryanhumphrey4072]

I finally found one of these and wow, fantastic!

[@Gwhisky]

Glad you're enjoying it, Bryan! It's prone to batch variation, but it's still consistently good! 🥃

[@stihlnz]

Its my favourite of the range I've tasted, and my club pretty much agrees ... the Cask Machia bay is close ... I'd give it a 91, anyway its a bargain at the price, as advised get it, in fact get 2 if you see it on special.

[@Gwhisky]

It's fantastic! Have you had the Loch Gorm? Bit pricier but amazing stuff as well!

[@stihlnz]

Geoff, Thanks for coming back, yes have the Loch Gorm ( not as good as the Sanaig .. the sherry influence seemed different) and the sauternes have favourites in our Wx club... some don't like Islay etc ... Some rate the Machia bay cask strength over everything. Will go back again and report back. Got the PX cask coming so will look forward to that in the mix. We are blessed (I'm not religious) to be able to purchase such stellar drams Cheers great work.

[@Gwhisky]

I just popped the PX the other day. I love it, but it's closer to Loch Gorm than Sanaig. Hope you enjoy yours!

[@bongson691]

Hi Jeff Hope you are doing well, I have to say this sanaig whiskey is one of my favorites whiskeys of the 200 bottles that I have on my bar 🍸 I just wish you would say how much you pay where you are, converted into us dollars, I love your reviews and watch them all, I just have this gripe about your reviews, I love the kilchoman sanaig, but I payed $78.00 dollars where I buy my whiskeys, I think you're score is a little low for this whiskey, I give it a solid 91 score, it's a great whiskey when you compare it to other peated whiskey, I just simply love this expression of kilchoman, I will be buying another bottle 🍼 soon, but cheers brother and keep the great videos coming !!!

[@Gwhisky]

Hi Frankie. You've clearly fallen in love with that bottle. That's awesome! Yeah it's a great whisky to be sure. I don't usually touch on price because prices vary A LOT when it comes to whisky. Here in Taiwan, we have some really cheap whisky prices, so it's not going to be fair to compare it to western prices. But since you asked, this bottle costs about USD $55 here. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@bongson691]

@@Gwhisky your right, it's a alot more where I live, thanks brother !!

[@ConcaCon]

Got this on my try list, there's a bar in my city district that has it, looking forward to trying it. I do like a sherried peaty whisky.

[@Gwhisky]

It's good stuff! Just be aware there's a fair amount of variation with these bottles, especially with regards to how sherried they are. Cheers. 🥃

[@ConcaCon]

@@Gwhisky Thank you for the heads-up!

[@allanwhittle3041]

Cracking review will def try this sounds very interesting ..Cheers 👍🥃

[@Gwhisky]

Cheers Allan! Hope you enjoy it! Apparently the more modern batches have a deeper, darker sherry FYI!

[@jaxson1948]

I agree with your review completely... great job!

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks John! 🥃

[@aguy1075]

Great stuff - look forward to trying more from this distillery

[@Gwhisky]

They have quite a few winners in their range!

[@aguy1075]

@@Gwhisky I’d be curious to get your take on the Sanaig compared to Ardbeg Uigeadail

[@Gwhisky]

@@aguy1075 I'm not sure about doing any side-by-sides, but you can expect a review of the Uigeadail coming down the pipeline!

[@laurentsteck6086]

I just got a sample of this whisky. And boy I loved it. I bought 3 bottles of it. I found a cheap seller. Cheers

[@Gwhisky]

High praise! Glad you're enjoying it, buddy! 🥃

[@benturner3458]

You definitely need to leave this whiskey in the glass for a good ten minutes before drinking. It often gets even better as you get further and further down the bottle (that is assuming you're not smashing the bottle in a week or something 😂)

[@jcos47]

Really liked this one, but I found the price a little high where I am for an entry level expression (65 euros). Don't usually like a strong sherry influence but was pleasantly surprised and loved the punchiness/ brashness

[@Gwhisky]

It's a good one! 🥃

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

I just got a Ledaig 10 but I have an itch to get this one too. How would you say they compare in overall quality? I know the Sanaig is going to be good, just wondering if after the Ledaig 10 this would be a step up or a step down (being NAS and all). cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

I prefer this to the Ledaig 10. Both excellent, but the sherried touch gives it more complexity. I'm also a huge fan of the farmy quality we get with Kilchoman. Be warned, though, that there's a good amount of batch variation among Sanaigs. Had some good ones and some not-great ones. Meanwhile the Ledaig 10 is much more consistent. 🥃

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

@@Gwhisky the Sanaig will have to wait. Found a Mother’s Day deal and just ordered a Tamdhu 15 :). May is wrapped up as far as new bottles.

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

This wasn't on my radar, thanks!

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks for watching, Bruno! 🥃

[@greenvalley651]

I agree with you 100%, but I haven't tried that one,

[@TheDailyHayes]

Kilchoman Sanaig has a darker color and that sweeter Sherry flavor than Machir Bay which is weighted 75/25 bourbon. At 46 AVP it has a nice kick. The peat is noticed but not overpowering. It is Islay true and true. This is an exceptional peated scotch that is a "look forward to" whiskey. You will not be disappointed with this fine flavor.

[@Gwhisky]

Applying for a marketing job? Lol kidding. You're right it's good stuff! 🥃

[@Bossanovawitcha]

I like how this one chews at the finish

[@Gwhisky]

Chewy... definitely!

[@matthewwong1101]

i agree with you; it is better than arbeg and lap

[@George-wf7vk]

It’s a Nas whisky. Does it worth the price ?

[@Gwhisky]

Yes! 🥃

[@donaldstewart9654]

A great sherried dram from Kilchoman

[@Gwhisky]

It's really good!

[@marcossuzuki5859]

Kilckoman sanaig or Bunnahbhain 12?

[@Gwhisky]

Both excellent, depends on mood. Might lean slightly more towards the Sanaig. 🥃

[@jjy3k10]

I love machir Bay but I'm Luke warm to saniag

[@catnapgee5357]

Nice review, you must be rich!

[@Gwhisky]

Nope, but sounds nice! 😂

[@alehhandro1]

I can’t bring myself to like Kilchoman. It tastes too young and too yesterday ashtray-like to me. In my area a bottle of NAS Kilchoman costs more than a 10 year old Glencadam or 12 year old Glenallachie! If Kilchoman released a 10 or 12 year old bottling for the same price they charge now for Sanaig or Machir Bay I would give it a try. The distillery is old enough to release decent age statement or equivalent vintage whisky. They have a blurb on the website about how keeping it NAS allows their master blender more freedom do come up with fine expressions. Frankly, it sounds disingenuous.

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah it's definitely an ashy house style that's not going to be for everyone. They're overdue for some age-stated stuff. Really hoping they give us an age-stated line in the near future. There's a general trend, particularly among craft whisky distilleries, to focus less on age statements. I'd rather have the age, even if it's young. Cheers! 🥃

[@taemeister9302]

I like my Chivas 12. 😐

[@herostrates80]

KILCHOMAN SANAIG>>> ARDBEG UIGEADAIL