Kilchoman Sanaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% 700ml

Kilchoman was the first distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is Islay’s only farm distillery, producing Scotland’s only Single Farm Single Malt.

Sanaig, named after an inlet on Islay’s rugged Atlantic coast, is a vatting of Kilchoman whisky, 70% matured in Oloroso Sherry casks and 30% matured in Bourbon barrels.

The high proportion of Oloroso sherry casks creating a unique balance of dried fruits, dark chocolate and rich peat smoke.

This whisky was awarded a Double Gold Medal in the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits for being an exceptional spirit that is near the pinnacle of achievement and sets the standard for its category.

NOSE

Fragrant heather, raisins, pear and orange peel with waves of stoned fruits, mixed spices and rich peat smoke

PALATE

Over ripe plums, red cherries and hints of citrus give way to rich barbecue 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

2023 San Francisco World Spirits - Double Gold

2023 International Spirits Competition - Gold

2022 USA Spirit Ratings - Gold

2022 The Spirits Business Scotch Masters  - named ‘Best Islay Single Malt – No Age Statement’ and awarded the highest ‘Master Medal’- Masters Medal

2019 San Francisco World Spirits - Gold Medal

2019 The Scotch Whisky Masters Islay No Age Statement - Gold Medal

2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge -97 Points-

Tasting Profile

Food Pairings:

Red Meat