The Kilchoman MACHIR BAY Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Edition 2025 is the third limited bottling of the flagship of the independent farm distillery Kilchoman Distillery at natural cask strength. Machir Bay is considered a benchmark for the classic Kilchoman house style and epitomises a maritime, smoky Islay character that confidently positions itself alongside the island's well-known greats. For this edition, the single malt was predominantly composed of malts aged for around six years and matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks, supplemented by a smaller proportion of Oloroso sherry casks.


While the standard bottling is filled at 46% vol., this Cask Strength Edition 2025 is bottled at a powerful 58.1% vol. The bottling is non-chill-filtered and without colouring, which means that all the aromatic oils and esters are fully preserved. The cask composition 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 want to experience Machir Bay in its most intense form. The bottling is delivered in a gift box.

Awards:

- GOLD in the category "Best Whisky Distillery International 2026"

Tasting Note

Colour: Intense gold to copper, exclusively due to cask influence.

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

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

Finish: Langs and develops, with integrated waves of peat smoke, spice and charred candied fruit.

The Kilchoman MACHIR BAY Cask Strength Edition 2025 is ideal for pure enjoyment and develops its depth particularly well with a little time in the glass or a few drops of water. With its combination of smoke, cask strength and maritime freshness, this Islay single malt harmonises perfectly with smoked meat, strong hard cheese or dark chocolate. As a limited cask strength bottling, it is also a highlight for Islay tastings and offers a long-lasting, intense flavour experience with a clear Kilchoman identity.

Distributor/Importer:

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

EAN:

• Delivery in 1-3 business days
• Free shipping on orders over 150 €
• Shipping costs 5,90 €
• Tracking included