ImpEx Beverages, Inc. is excited to relay the news that Kilchoman distillery has announced their latest release – Machir Bay 2013.

The MachirBayrange is Kilchoman’s core expression, first launched in 2012 when it won the prestigious International Wines and Spirits Competition 2012 Gold Medal Best in Class.

Kilchoman has quickly established itself in the whisky industry winning various awards including two IWSC Golds and a Silver in 2012, Malt Advocates Artisan Whisky of the Year 2011, GQ’s best 100 things of 2012.

Bottled once a year, each release contains more mature casks, allowing Kilchoman fans to follow the development of the unique Kilchoman malt as it matures.

Machir Bay 2013 is a vatting of 4 and 5 year old ex-Bourbon casks, with the 4 year casks being finished in Oloroso Sherry butts for 4 weeks prior to bottling.  

John MacLellan, Kilchoman Distillery Manager: “The 2013MachirBaydisplays further evolution of the 2012 release, showing more maturation flavours from the excellent cask regime and is softer and more rounded with lovely creamy mouth- filling flavours.”

Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Managing Director: “Sales of Machir Bay 2012 far exceeded our expectations so we hope people will be equally impressed with this year’s more mature offering”

Machir  Bayis bottled at 46% ABV and is available through ImpEx Beverages, Inc. with RRP $60.00.

The product will be available in May 2013.

Tasting Notes

Colour:  light beech, Nose:  soft cooked fruits with strong peaty aromas, Palate: mixed fruits and vanilla with an intense sweetness, Finish:  a long lingering finish – A classicIslay malt now showing the benefit of additional aging.