- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: Sanaig’s finish is medium, and, well . . . not terribly memorable. The flavor tastes youngest of all whiskies so far in the round up. Surprise, surprise, it’s also NAS. Bah humbug.
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- Raided Score: 84
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: Lovely balance. Rounded, softly fruity, and highly approachable.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: whiskyfun
- Excerpt: Very good, I think, with a sherry that’s much better integrated than in many a single cask.
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- Raided Score: 92
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: Dark chocolate-covered raisins and black pepper play well with a touch of plum; the whisky as a whole slants earthy as it opens up.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: From aroma to finish it’s layered with dark fruit, smoke and spice with everything working in unison. There’s nothing not to like about this whisky.
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- Raided Score: 92
- Publication: WhiskyCast
- Excerpt: There are hints of pepper and licorice in the background that add balance to the thick, rich mouthfeel. The finish has a lingering smokiness with a hint of grilled peaches. Very nice!
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: It’s the barbecue-like smokiness that lingers for quite some time on the finish… and which has me hungry for ribs.
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- Raided Score: 82
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: While the sherry was noticeable in the palate, I would have liked some more. Overall, I like this a bit more than Machir and thought this was well done.
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Intro:
This is a Kilchoman release that is matured in an 80/20 ratio of Oloroso wine casks and ex-Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. It is bottled at 46% abv without filtering or coloring and is named after one of the ricky inlets found north of Kilchomans distillery.
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Nose:
Buttered popcorn, sweet sherry and stewed fruits. Honey and cream, lightly ashy.
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Taste:
Ash, soap stone and stewed fruits. Campfire, burning wood. Medium mouth feel with light heat.
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Finish:
Medium length, ashy and fruity. Minerality is strong here.
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Overall:
While the sherry was noticeable in the palate, I would have liked some more. Overall, I like this a bit more than Machir and thought this was well done.
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Score:
5
- Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources
