{"product_id":"kilchoman-machir-bay-cask-strength","title":"Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eKilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength 2025 takes the distillery’s flagship peated Islay single malt and turns the volume all the way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReturning for the first time in three years, the 2025 release is particularly interesting because it is the first Cask Strength edition produced following the recent evolution of the Machir Bay recipe. The familiar vatting remains approximately 90% ex-bourbon barrels and 10% Oloroso sherry casks, but Kilchoman has introduced more active sherry casks to give the whisky greater depth, colour and richness while retaining the bright citrus and maritime peat that define Machir Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBottled at a substantial 58.1% ABV, this is Machir Bay without the volume control. Sweet vanilla and caramel from the bourbon casks sit alongside tropical fruit, citrus and creamy malt before waves of distinctly Islay peat smoke, coastal salinity and spice roll through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDespite the strength, this isn't simply about brute force. Kilchoman's youthful, vibrant spirit works particularly well at high ABV, giving the whisky remarkable intensity while keeping the fruit, smoke and sweetness clearly defined. A few drops of water open it beautifully, but peat lovers may reasonably decide that 58.1% is exactly where nature intended it to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powerful peat smoke leads into sweet vanilla, caramel and creamy malt, followed by fresh citrus, tropical fruit and subtle floral and mineral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied and warming. Maritime peat smoke meets creamy malt sweetness, fresh and candied citrus, toffee and warming spice. The higher strength brings considerable texture and intensity without burying the underlying fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and smoky, gradually revealing vanilla, toasted coconut, gentle spice and a distinctly saline Islay edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kilchoman Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhisky Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025 Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 58.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90% ex-bourbon barrels and 10% Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeating Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 50 PPM in the malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-Age Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reported limited release of approximately 15,000 bottles worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of the regular Machir Bay, this is less a different whisky than Machir Bay with the handbrake removed, bigger smoke, bigger citrus, more texture and considerably more attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D-B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40656050061335,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/OldVineChenin_36.jpg?v=1790693980","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/af\/products\/kilchoman-machir-bay-cask-strength","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}