Kilchoman Distillery
Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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![Aaron Tan Aaron Tan](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/aarontan-1545399511-e883e8fed11b_250x250.jpg)
I'd still prefer wine after a dry run, but this whiskey sure did hit a spot. The balance and complexity of the Machir Bay is just undeniable, evident from the score achieved here. Fresh, zesty fruits are starkly juxtoposed with pastry-like nutty, creamy vanillin notes. The peat straddles the line between salinity and camp fire smoke. A rockstar finish that just lingers with sweet, malty flavour and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Needs a little air to sort out some initial aggression, but once that settles, I felt nothing was out of place. Best entry-level Islay for me! 2019 bottling here.
I'd still prefer wine after a dry run, but this whiskey sure did hit a spot. The balance and complexity of the Machir Bay is just undeniable, evident from the score achieved here. Fresh, zesty fruits are starkly juxtoposed with pastry-like nutty, creamy vanillin notes. The peat straddles the line between salinity and camp fire smoke. A rockstar finish that just lingers with sweet, malty flavour and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Needs a little air to sort out some initial aggression, but once that settles, I felt nothing was out of place. Best entry-level Islay for me! 2019 bottling here.
Aug 14th, 2021![Nick Davis Nick Davis](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/nickdavis1-1426830427-759e719f8f8a_250x250.jpg)
Truly fantastic. Delicate yet powerful smoke, with tropical fruit and honey.
Truly fantastic. Delicate yet powerful smoke, with tropical fruit and honey.
Nov 12th, 2014![Raun Kupiec Raun Kupiec](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/raunkupiec-1621970470-b3c66cb77adf.jpg)
2022 Whisky Advent Calendar Day 4: Super complex. Honey, floral notes and vanilla nose. Very light color but deceptively dense body. There is a sweetness and spicy creamy note and cigar box running through the peat and smoke.
2022 Whisky Advent Calendar Day 4: Super complex. Honey, floral notes and vanilla nose. Very light color but deceptively dense body. There is a sweetness and spicy creamy note and cigar box running through the peat and smoke.
Dec 6th, 2022![John Lin John Lin](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_j_250.png)
Nose like Balkan sobrani tobacco. Light color and smooth delivery. A great Islay scotch for new drinkers. Lightly peated.
Nose like Balkan sobrani tobacco. Light color and smooth delivery. A great Islay scotch for new drinkers. Lightly peated.
Dec 29th, 2015