Region: Islay (Scotland)
Distillery: Kilchoman
Age: NAS
ABV: 46%
Cask: Oloroso sherry cask, bourbon cask
Size: 700 ml
This scotch whisky named after an inlet on Islay’s rugged Atlantic coast, Sanaig is a vatting of both sherry and bourbon casks. The high proportion of Oloroso sherry influence adding a balance of dried fruits and spices to classic Kilchoman citrus sweetness and peat smoke character.
Predominantly Sherry Cask matured, Sanaig was awarded the BEST Single Malt Scotch Whisky -NAS at IWSC 2016 and 2022. It snagged a Gold metal Award on the 2024 and 2022 International Spirits Challenge and Spirits Business Awards 2024 Master. .
Nose: Fragrant heather, raisins, pear and orange peel with waves of stoned fruits, mixed spices and rich peat smoke. Palate: Over ripe plums, red cherries and hints of citrus give way to rich barbeque peat smoke, toffee, oak and dark chocolate. Finish: Mouth-coating mixed fruit, caramel, cinnamon and clove with layers of brown sugar, spices, peat smoke and lasting sweetness.(Tasting Note from Distillery)