The 9th Edition of Kilchoman's annual 100% Islay release. This particular expression comes from barley crops in 2007 and 2009 from Islay. This release was matured exclusively in American ex bourbon oak barrels for nine years before being bottled at 50% ABV to give us 12,000 bottles. As with all 100% Islay releases, it has only 20 ppm of peat compared to Kilchoman's usual 50 ppm, allowing the tropical notes from the barrel to emerge.
Distilled at the privately owned 'Kurayoshi' distillery, it is aged in rare Mizunara barrels. Mizunara, or Japanese oak, combines a subtle sweetness, the aroma of aging that tickles the nose with a full and refreshing aftertaste that completes its uniquely exotic profile. A true masterpiece of Japanese art.
Sanaig takes its name from a small rocky bay in the western part of the island. It is a single malt peaty whisky that has been matured in Bourbon and Sherry casks. So we find in it a variety of fruit, chocolate and peat.
Machir Bay is the flagship of the Kilchoman distillery series. It takes its name from the famous Machir Bay beach on Islay, located near the distillery. Machir Bay is a single malt aged in a complex combination of Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. This gives it a beautiful balance of vanilla, smoky Butterscotch and fruit.
