Machir Bay has a lovely balance of vanilla, smoky caramel and rich fruitiness, each contributing to complexity and combining to create a truly unique Islay drama.
ommended after Islay's most spectacular beach, Machir Bay is the flagship of the Kilchoman range. Machir Bay is a unique and complex combination of ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts. There is a predominant ex-bourbon influence on this version, which is indicated in the graphic on the front of the carton.
Nose: Sweet with notes of milk chocolate and lemon, smoked tea, maritime aromas, soot. With water, becomes extremely fruity with a trace of red fruit jam and its smoky side coming through strongly.
Taste: Light and full-bodied texture at once, smoky then dry. Minty dark chocolate, salty. Water rounds things out and makes the taste even more powerful and succulent and sweet and spicy.
Finish: Beautiful, clean, very long with mentholated smoke.
Nose: Cardhu 16 Year Old SR 2022 reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, accompanied by a hint of smoke. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of caramel, sweet spices and dried fruit, with a smooth, balanced texture. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to woody and spicy notes that linger delicately on the palate.
Nose: Ben Nevis 10 Year Old reveals aromas of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, with a hint of smoke.
Feel: On the palate, this Highland single malt offers flavors of dried fruit, caramel and spice, with lovely complexity and a creamy texture.
Finish: The finish of Ben Nevis 10 Year Old is long and warm, leaving notes of oak, candied fruit and honey on the palate. A balanced, flavorful whisky that will delight single malt enthusiasts.
Nose: Strathenry R&Be reveals sweet notes of vanilla and honey, accompanied by a subtle hint of citrus. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals woody and spicy flavors, with hints of caramel and dried fruit. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a pleasant sensation of sweetness and complexity on the palate.
Nose: Plymouth Original reveals fresh notes of juniper, citrus and spice, offering a subtle and harmonious fragrance. Mouth: On the palate, this gin reveals complex flavors of juniper, cardamom and orange zest, for a balanced and elegant taste experience. Finish: The finish of Plymouth Original is long and smooth, giving way to slightly spicy and floral notes, for a memorable tasting experience.
Machir Bay has a lovely balance of vanilla, smoky caramel and rich fruitiness, each contributing to complexity and combining to create a truly unique Islay drama.