{"product_id":"kilchoman-machir-bay-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Kilchoman Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman Machir Bay is the flagship single malt from Kilchoman, the farm distillery on the west coast of Islay, matured in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and with no added colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarm-distilled on Islay since 2005, Kilchoman is one of the few Scotch distilleries that grows its own barley, malts it on site and controls production from grain to bottle. Machir Bay is named after the beach next to the distillery, and the malt is partly floor-malted with Islay peat, double distilled in copper pot stills and matured mostly in ex-bourbon barrels with a portion in Oloroso sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect citrus zest, juicy peaches, toasted vanilla, coastal peat smoke and honeyed sweetness, with lively tropical fruit, sultanas and malted honey on the palate, layered with butterscotch, cracked black pepper and sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung, vibrant and intensely peated, and presented in its box, it makes a fine gift for Islay lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIslay, off Scotland's west coast, is famous for its smoky, peated single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus zest, peaches, toasted vanilla and coastal peat smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, sultanas, malted honey and butterscotch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cracked pepper and sea salt with smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kilchoman Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered, no added colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with oysters, smoked fish or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Kilchoman different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a farm distillery that grows and malts its own barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is intensely peated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEx-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023469932853,"sku":"VWS_7869","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15237.webp?v=1793656633","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kilchoman-machir-bay-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}