Is Kilchoman a good whisky?

Kilchoman’s Machir Bay is an excellent single malt Scotch whisky from the isle of Islay. The distillers use whisky which has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry butts, resulting in a well-balanced flavour profile, with highlights of vanilla biscuits, light fruit and wafts of warm peat smoke.

How do you drink Machir Bay Kilchoman?

Kilchoman is best served neat, unspoiled by mixers. However, this is an individual choice and there are certainly some fine Kilchoman cocktails to be found, just ask those sampling the Machir Bay Old Fashioned on the European Tour.

Is Kilchoman Machir Bay peated?

Machir Bay, our signature peated single malt, is a vatting of Kilchoman matured in both bourbon and sherry casks. Named after Islay’s most spectacular beach, the high proportion of bourbon barrels create a distinct balance of classic Islay character and fresh floral complexity.

Who owns kilchoman distillery?

The Wills Family Kilchoman is a family run business established by Anthony and Kathy Wills in 2005. As the business expanded, the husband and wife team were joined by their three sons; James, George and Peter.

How do you pronounce kilchoman?

The Kilchoman Distillery (pronounced Kil-ho-man) is a distillery that produces single malt Scotch whisky on Islay, an island of the Inner Hebrides.

Is Bunnahabhain a good scotch?

Bunnahabhain Islay 12 Year Old Single Malt is an excellent scotch for sipping. It’s also great for those whiskey drinkers intimidated by Scotch. At the same time, it provides the complexity for an experienced Scotch lover to enjoy.

How long is kilchoman aged?

It’s matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, there’s no age statement but we’re lead to believe that the whisky in Machir Bay bottles is three to five years old.

How do you pronounce Kilchoman?

Does China own Jim Beam?

Bourbon goes international. That means the world’s best-selling bourbon, Jim Beam, is actually owned by a Japanese company. Suntory also now owns Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden.

Is it OK to drink scotch everyday?

Drinking once a week is probably better than drinking whiskey every day. However, this doesn’t mean you should pack all the drinks you would’ve had in one week into a single day! Moderation—one to two servings—is still key. That said, if you stick with this quantity, it’s likely to do you little harm.