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Kilchoman “Machir Bay”

Kilchoman “Machir Bay”

Kilchoman (pronounced Kilhoman)  is one of the newest and smallest distilleries in Scotland, opening its doors in 2005. It currently produces a 3 and 5 year single malt, though they plan to release 8 year (2014), 10 year (2016) and 12 year (2018) bottlings. By what we taste from the junior varsity so far, age should make a good thing even better for Kilchoman’s future issues. The offerings are bottled yearly, quantified by flavor profile and maturation.  Future releases of the Machir Bay (and others) will be re-released in more mature versions. 

By Adam | June 6, 2014 | Islay | 2 Comments |
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The Glenlivet 16 Year “Nàdurra”

The Glenlivet 16 Year “Nàdurra”

The name of this whisky is Gaelic for “natural.” It claims to “stay true to the style of whisky that was enjoyed in the 19th century. [1]” Whether that’s true or not, it’s pretty damn satisfying in the 21st century. This review features a version sold at a slightly higher cask strength than the standard, which is at 48% abv). Glenlivet has subsequently rolled out the Nàdurra as a semi-regular offering much in the same vein as Laphoraig’s Cairdeas series, where every release is unique unto itself. This Nàdurra is comprised of 16 year scotch and aged in New American oak barrels.

By Adam | April 18, 2014 | Speyside | No Comments |
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Tobermory 10 Year

Tobermory 10 Year

This whisky comes from the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, where everything in the distilling process continues to be done by hand. Older siblings include the Tobermory 15 year and Ledaig, making a fine family. Tradition you can taste.

By Adam | March 30, 2014 | Island | No Comments |
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