The Kilchoman MACHIR BAY Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Edition 2025 is the third limited-edition release of the flagship whisky from the independent farm distillery, Kilchoman Distillery, at natural cask strength. Machir Bay is regarded as the benchmark for the classic Kilchoman house style and embodies a maritime, smoky Islay character that confidently holds its own alongside the island’s renowned greats. For this edition, the single malt was predominantly blended from malts aged around six years and matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks, supplemented by a smaller proportion of Oloroso sherry casks.


Whilst the standard bottling is bottled at 46% ABV, this Cask Strength Edition 2025 is bottled at a robust 58.1% ABV. The whisky is bottled without chill filtration and without colouring, ensuring that all the aroma-giving oils and esters are fully preserved. The cask blend provides depth and structure without masking the typical Kilchoman character. This limited edition is aimed at lovers of smoky Islay single malts who appreciate the unadulterated expression of cask strength, as well as curious connoisseurs who wish to experience Machir Bay in its most intense form. The bottling is supplied in a gift box.

Awards:

- GOLD in the ‘Best Whisky Distillery International 2026’ category

Tasting Note

Colour: Intense gold to copper, resulting solely from cask influence.

Nose: Lemon zest, melon, floral notes, subtle peat smoke, vanilla and honey.

Palate: Rich chocolate, fresh citrus fruits, a hint of smoked meat and lingering caramel sweetness.

Finish: Long-lasting and evolving, with integrated waves of peaty smoke, spices and charred candied fruit.

The Kilchoman MACHIR BAY Cask Strength Edition 2025 is ideal for drinking neat and reveals its depth particularly well after a little time in the glass or with a few drops of water. With its combination of smoke, cask strength and maritime freshness, this Islay single malt pairs superbly with smoked meats, strong hard cheeses or dark chocolate. As a limited-edition cask-strength bottling, it is also a highlight for Islay tastings and offers a long-lasting, intense tasting experience with a distinct Kilchoman character.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Potstill Spirits Trading GmbH, Schönbach 80, 3633 Schönbach, Austria, office@potstill.org

EAN:

• Delivery in 1-3 business days
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• Shipping costs 5,90 €
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