Kilchoman – Sanaig 70cl Bottle

Kilchoman – Sanaig 70cl Bottle- Sanaig, named after an inlet on Islays rugged Atlantic coast, is a vatting of Kilchoman matured in both sherry and bourbon barrels. This sherry cask scotch whisky is matured in a high proportion of oloroso barrels, imparting a balance of dried fruits, dark chocolate and rich peat smoke into the spirit. Nose: Fragrant heather, raisins, pear and orange peel with waves of stoned fruits, mixed spices and rich peat smoke. Palate: Overripe plums, red cherries and hints of citrus give way to rich barbeque peat smoke, toffee, oak and dark chocolate. Finish: Mouth-coating mixed fruit, caramel, cinnamon and clove with layers of brown sugar, spices, peat smoke and lasting sweetness.

Sanaig is a rocky inlet just north of the distillery and is the name given to our predominantly sherry cask influenced core expression, a vatting of 70% oloroso sherry casks and 30% bourbon barrel Nose: Fruity, pineapple, light grapes, freshly brewed coffee, delicate earthy peatiness, with caramel candies. Palette: Light-footed, soft and delicate, peach, raisins in dark chocolate, ripe, red berries, including peat that gets stronger with a little black pepper Finish: Long-lasting, clearly peaty, sweet

• Award-Winning Islay Single Malt Whisky | Indulge in the acclaimed quality of Kilchoman Sanaig, a celebrated Islay whisky recognised for its excellence by connoisseurs worldwide. With Sanaig earning the highest accolade of Master Award from the Spirits Business 2024, a Gold Award from the International Spirits Challenge 2024 and a Double Gold Award from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023.
• Distinctively Smoky Peated Whisky | Neatly balancing the contrasting influence of rich oloroso sherry cask maturation, bourbon barrel finesse, and Islay peat smoke, Sanaig is the very best of Islay. With the high sherry influence adding a balance of dried fruits and spices to classic Kilchoman citrus sweetness and smoky character.
• All Natural Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Enjoy Islay whisky in its purest form, Machir Bay is non-chill filtered and natural colour, preserving its authentic taste and character for a genuine Islay whisky experience.
• Hand-Crafted on Islay | Made at the only farm distillery on the Isle of Islay, savour the essence of Islay with every sip, knowing that this whisky is meticulously hand-crafted at Kilchoman. Every drop of Kilchoman is peated with Islay peat smoke, distilled, matured and bottled on Islay.
• A Taste of Islay’s Rugged Beauty | The west coast of Islay, from Portnahaven to Sanaigmore, is regularly battered by strong Atlantic storms. The high winds and rough seas have carved into the coastline to dramatic effect, creating a rugged beauty mirrored in the whisky after-which it was named.
• The Perfect Whisky Gift | Presented in our signature 70cl bottle accompanied by a gift box, Kilchoman Sanaig makes for an ideal gift choice for whisky enthusiasts, or novices alike, showcasing the very best of Islay whisky.