Revel in the bold Islay profile of Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength, matured predominantly in Oloroso Sherry Casks. This potent iteration of Sanaig amplifies Kilchoman’s signature peat smoke with layers of cinnamon sweetness, stoned fruits, and waves of citrus, mixed spices, and dark chocolate. Bottled at full strength and crafted using the distillery’s farm-to-bottle approach, it offers an unbridled, complex journey through Islay’s rugged character and sherry-driven decadence.
Why We Think You’ll Love It:
- Showcases Kilchoman’s robust Islay peat combined with oloroso sherry richness at cask strength
- Elevates the Sanaig range’s signature profile with intensified dark fruit, chocolate, and spice
- Perfect for those craving a full-bodied, bold Islay malt with a pronounced sherry influence
- Unchill-filtered, preserving its natural texture, deep aroma, and complex flavor layers
Immerse yourself in this powerfully peated, sherry-led Kilchoman—an indulgent testament to the distillery’s passion for merging Islay’s maritime elements with the warmth of oloroso wood.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Distillery
Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Casks
ABV: 57.8%
Type: Single Malt
Region: Islay
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: A burst of smoky peat harmonizes with cinnamon, dried stone fruit, and an undercurrent of toasty oak
Palate: Assertive dark chocolate, warm spice, and rich sherry sweetness collide, balanced by a bright citrus lift and Kilchoman’s trademark coastal tang
Finish: Long and invigorating, revealing lingering peat embers, a faint brine, and a final glow of spiced fruit and bitter cocoa.
