Kilchoman Sanaig Islay Single Malt Whisky
Today I go back to Islay and a taste of something from the Kilchoman Distillery, the Kilchoman Sanaig Islay single malt Scotch whisky.
Islay Whisky
Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for whisky from the Islay whisky region in Scotland.
Despite the small size of the island and the limited amount of distilleries, the Hebridean island of Islay is considered as one of the most distinct regions. Because of this, Islay has become a centre of “whisky tourism”. The whiskies from Islay are known for their powerful smoky, peaty character.
Currently there are nine Islay distilleries. They incude Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Port Charlotte. The famous Port Ellen distillery closed its doors in 1983. Bruichladdich is the only distillery on the island that merely produces unpeated single malt whisky.
Ardbeg Smoketrails Napa Valley Edition Whisky
A perk of travelling is picking up interesting releases in Duty Free. On my recent travels, I managed to pick up not only the Jack Daniel’s single malt Tennessee whiskey, but also the Ardbeg Smoketrails Napa Valley Edition single malt Scotch whisky.
Ardbeg 10 vs Talisker 10 year old Whisky
Today I have a big battle, a courageous battle; the battle of the islands. A side by side comparison of the Ardbeg 10 vs Talisker 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky. Nestled amidst the rugged landscapes and salty sea breeze on the Isle of Skye, is a dram that has stolen my heart; the Talisker 10 year old whisky.
Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine Whisky
I tasted the Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine Islay single malt Scotch whisky for the first time a couple of years ago at a function when Pierre Meintjies poured me a tot. It was delicious, and I asked John to buy me a bottle.
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Whisky Review
There’s a new Beast in town, and it doesn’t waste time making an impression. The Ardbeg Wee Beastie storms into the lineup as a 5 year old Islay single malt, delivering the raw, untamed character you’d expect from one of Scotland’s most iconic smoky distilleries. Launched just a few years after the Ardbeg An Oa, this is now the youngest permanent expression in the core range, and it wears that youth like a badge of honour.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan: Islay Beast Worth the Hype?
In honour of Ardbeg Day, I poured a dram of Ardbeg Corryvreckan. This bottle has built a serious reputation among peat lovers. Marketed as the embodiment of “the untamed spirit of Islay,” Ardbeg Corryvreckan was released as a permanent replacement for Airigh Nam Beist.