Kilchoman Sanaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

Kilchoman Sanaig is a signature single malt from Islay's Farm Distillery, matured in a careful marriage of first-fill bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks. Originally released exclusively for the French market before receiving a wider release in 2016, Sanaig has become one of Kilchoman's most sought-after core expressions, prized for its balance of gentle peat smoke and rich, sherried sweetness.

Kilchoman is Islay's only farm distillery, growing a portion of its own barley on-site at Rockside Farm and hand-crafting each batch from field to bottle. Sanaig is bottled non-chill filtered with no added colour at 46% ABV, preserving the whisky's natural character and mouthfeel.

• Nose: Soft cooked fruits with caramel and vanilla
• Palate: Toffee, gentle peat smoke and citrus, with lingering sweetness
• Finish: A lovely balance of peat smoke, orchard fruit and sherried sweetness

A wonderful introduction to Islay whisky for those who enjoy smoke balanced by richness — excellent neat, with a drop of water, or as a talking-point gift for any whisky lover.