I have had two Sanaigs and found huge batch variation. The first was lighter color and was delicious first to last pour - couldn’t drink it fast enough. The second was exactly the same as your bottle - much darker color and the first half bottle was meh but opened up perfectly for the second half. Will keep buying Kilchoman. BTW, the Fino limited edition from 2020 is off the charts and can still get them in the US. The Uigeadail is amazing and will always be on my shelf but $25 more here. Great work as always Jim.
Cheers Michael. Now that you mention it, I think I've heard that before about the huge batch swings at Kilchoman. I suppose it's the curse of the small distillery.
Thanks for reviewing this Kilchoman, Jim. The only core range Kilchoman that somehow managed to miss me. So no opinion from me. Regarding the change in taste (or good and bad): yes the whisky can change in the bottle, but the most overlooked change is in your own palate. Slàinte mhath
Thanks for the review and your thoughts. I have just opened a bottle of this (code 23/8/21) and quite enjoying it from the neck. Correct, the only real comparison is Uigedail. I have not had an Ugi for almost a decade, but I remember enjoying the experience of sensations the Ugi gave me more than the actual taste if you get my meaning. Where with Sanaig, maybe due to the 46% bottling, gives me an opportunity to sip and savour it slowly and enjoy the palate. The Sanaig either has some good age these days (along with great quality casks) and/or is some seriously good spirit as it has a better mouthfeel than some other 15yr olds I am drinking at the moment. 👊
Jim, if it's in your head, of course it makes sense. After all, you are one-third of the three wise men🤣🤣 This review shows why it's always good to give whisky a chance over time. I like the notes you found in this, but I really gotta pick up a Uigeadail as it has been recommended to me to many times. Cheers mucker.
Can see the Ardbeg Kilchoman connection blind. Remember watching Anthony Wills on Roy's livestream saying he uses Ardbeg spec malt from Port Ellen malting's. He also said that originally he wanted to buy Ardbeg before deciding to build Kilchoman. Am a big fan of the 100% Islay barley releases (have had 8,9,10). For me they are very unique and separate from everything else they make using their own barley that they floor malt and peat themselves at a much lower ppm. Cheers
Cheers Tim. Currently working on the 100% Islay 11 but, haven't quite got to grips with it yet. Needs time. That's interesting about Anthony. I missed that one. Will go back for a look. Thanks mate.
Well '..there are some pretty dull presenters on YT who make the subject matter hard to watch , even if they know what they're on about .... The Good news is , Mr Novice ain't one of those , always great content and a bit of fun to watch . It helps being Irish and a member of ZZ top Visually and verbally ...A top Channel !!!!...Thank you
Review 150 down as I go through WN's videos. Getting there. Taken me a few enjoyable months to reach this point. How long it will take me to go through Ralfy's backlog? 😯
"It's in my head, trust me, it makes sense!" 😂 World class statement, Jim. You could post reports from the annual world knitting conference (is that a thing?) and I'd still follow and listen to you... Love this series - it most certainly must contain a review for everyone at some point with all these various (misc) bottles. Kilchoman... nope, haven't had any of that. And I think it will be a while, until I get there. Bought way too many bottles this in July already (including Roy's which did end up at approx. 119£/140€ here in DK with customs, VAT and delivery costs). I still do enjoy the reviews of "unknown" (for me) distilleries and/or presentations, though. Keep 'em comin'! Cheers buddy! 🥃
🤣🤣🤣 The Knitting Novice 🤔 actually has a ring to it 🤣 Always too many whiskies Benny. I too went a bit daft this month. Moreso than I had intended to giving that I still have two distllery tours before payday again 😬 I also have ordered one of Roy's bottles. I feel it would have been slightly shameful not to 😉. That's a scary price you've had to pay though. That's shocking! Cheers as always my friend.
@@WhiskeyNovice 😁😂 Let me know, when the channel opens 🤣 Yes, totally agree. Brutal costs (delivery, customs duty and VAT - not the bottle itself) but a shame not to take the opportunity, when given the chance 😎
Interesting, Jim...I think I talked a bit to you already about this expression...I have a bottle of the first release batches (from 2015) and I like it a lot. The recipe is different from the one of today (50 % ex-Sherry Oloroso, 50 % ex-Bourbon instead of 70/30 in today's batches). The balance in the early version is perfect, at the point that some Kilchoman fans didn"t connect with it, find it too shy, but on the other hand, while it was launched like a limited French (for sure) & German market as well (not 100 % sure, but almost), its success here made the company switch it in 2016 to a permanent core range reference (it was also the time I saw the Wills family in Whisky Live Paris so I could exchange with them about their products, follow a masterclass at a parisian retailer, they are reports about these on my website & so I got the recipe). I wonder if someone sent me a sample of the current style/batch wise, but I'm not sure & don"t see for now where it is... Meanwhile I will stay away for purchasing the current version, because I still have the Loch Gorm (ok, an old bottling as well, from 2014). I know it is a French market product, but if you can find it on line I really recommend the Loch Gruinart, which I've reviewed, before it did evolve consirably well over time (after say 10 cl only): I talk about it in my blending video about my BYO No72 Home blended malt, as it is its key component. Note that the expression I'm talking about is mainly ex-Bourbon matured, and in minority ex-Sherry. Let me know if you find it...Cheers !
Cheers Greg and thanks for the information. Someone else stated in a comment here about having an earlier Sanaig and it being far superior to this one. I'd dare say it's that change of recipe. Thanks buddy.
I agree with the Uigeadail being top dog in the sherried peat monster bracket. I think Sanaig puts up a better fight than Bowmore 15 or Lagavulin 16. I do like Kilchoman but even before the recent price hikes I was always on the fence with them for value, I would say about almost everything I had from them I would rebuy if I could get it for £10-15 less. Sanaig and Machir Bay are over £50 in most places. I’m curious about Loch Gorm but not sure if it’s a real upgrade on the Sanaig or can compete with Uigeadail or Laphroaig cask strength. I guess I’ll just have to take the plunge but I feel im running out of runway with Kilchoman and have yet to find something that really takes off.
Cheers Greig. I've yet to try the Loch Gorm myself. I like what Kilchoman are doing but, as you said, within that price range there are some quality, eatablished whiskys. I will continue to enjoy Kilchoman though.
Man I agree with you about Uigeadail being the top dog in the sherried peat monster, to me the only thing the come close to it is the Port Charlotte 10. I love them both
@@alanborges1974 yeah the Ardbeg core range in general is really strong. I just ignore the special releases. Bruichladdich could be a contender with PortCharlotte but the Laddie stuff has never impressed me that much and they are taking the piss with Octomore.
For nearly the same price as the Uigea, it's not even close. I got a bottle because of rave reviews and I was extremely disappointed. The peat and sherry were not balanced at all in my bottle. Won't be getting another one.
I can totally see your point and I found it the same as yourself for most of the bottle. I can't deny though, that something did improve near the end. The Uigi, for the money, is still better though imo. Cheers.
I just put up my first Kilchoman review last week, I think. I love the Uigeadail for sure, but I find that around here, Kilchoman bottles hit a higher price point pretty fast. Also, as a bass player, I approve of that musical hook at the start.
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Took it's time. I enjoy this one and glad it found something good to say to you. I love your comparison though. Each time. Cheers!
Cheers Jon. Some times the comparisons are difficult to find but this one...easy 😉
I agree 100% on this Kilchoman Sanaig, i wont replace it either, I had enjoyed it just at the end of the bottle , not worth it
I have paid triple the price of this bottle for a whiskey that is not even close to as good as this dram is. Highly recommend.
I have had two Sanaigs and found huge batch variation. The first was lighter color and was delicious first to last pour - couldn’t drink it fast enough. The second was exactly the same as your bottle - much darker color and the first half bottle was meh but opened up perfectly for the second half. Will keep buying Kilchoman. BTW, the Fino limited edition from 2020 is off the charts and can still get them in the US. The Uigeadail is amazing and will always be on my shelf but $25 more here. Great work as always Jim.
Cheers Michael. Now that you mention it, I think I've heard that before about the huge batch swings at Kilchoman. I suppose it's the curse of the small distillery.
Thanks for reviewing this Kilchoman, Jim.
The only core range Kilchoman that somehow managed to miss me. So no opinion from me.
Regarding the change in taste (or good and bad): yes the whisky can change in the bottle, but the most overlooked change is in your own palate.
Slàinte mhath
I totally agree Frank. And there's every chance that happened here. Just gonna have to buy another bottle 🙄😉
Slàinte my friend.
Great review Jim cheers another 2 to try lol
Cheers Leejay. I'm here to serve 😉😂
Thanks for the review and your thoughts. I have just opened a bottle of this (code 23/8/21) and quite enjoying it from the neck. Correct, the only real comparison is Uigedail. I have not had an Ugi for almost a decade, but I remember enjoying the experience of sensations the Ugi gave me more than the actual taste if you get my meaning. Where with Sanaig, maybe due to the 46% bottling, gives me an opportunity to sip and savour it slowly and enjoy the palate. The Sanaig either has some good age these days (along with great quality casks) and/or is some seriously good spirit as it has a better mouthfeel than some other 15yr olds I am drinking at the moment. 👊
Jim, if it's in your head, of course it makes sense. After all, you are one-third of the three wise men🤣🤣 This review shows why it's always good to give whisky a chance over time. I like the notes you found in this, but I really gotta pick up a Uigeadail as it has been recommended to me to many times. Cheers mucker.
Cheers Al. No denying us 😉🙈🙉🙊🤣.
Yeah, I think you'd enjoy the Uigi mate.
I find ardbeg 10 and sanaig quite similar. Ardbeg seems more rounded, but i think i like sanaig a bit more. Also I agree that ugi is best of the 3
Uigeadail is nice, but the Sanaig really isn’t far off, and considering the price difference where I am, Kilchoman is really what I’m looking for.
Can see the Ardbeg Kilchoman connection blind. Remember watching Anthony Wills on Roy's livestream saying he uses Ardbeg spec malt from Port Ellen malting's. He also said that originally he wanted to buy Ardbeg before deciding to build Kilchoman. Am a big fan of the 100% Islay barley releases (have had 8,9,10). For me they are very unique and separate from everything else they make using their own barley that they floor malt and peat themselves at a much lower ppm. Cheers
Cheers Tim. Currently working on the 100% Islay 11 but, haven't quite got to grips with it yet. Needs time.
That's interesting about Anthony. I missed that one. Will go back for a look.
Thanks mate.
Well '..there are some pretty dull presenters on YT who make the subject matter hard to watch , even if they know what they're on about ....
The Good news is , Mr Novice ain't one of those , always great content and a bit of fun to watch .
It helps being Irish and a member of ZZ top
Visually and verbally ...A top Channel !!!!...Thank you
Well...that's very kind of you to say Allan thank you 🙏
I live to please 😁
Review 150 down as I go through WN's videos.
Getting there.
Taken me a few enjoyable months to reach this point.
How long it will take me to go through Ralfy's backlog? 😯
😄😄😄 cheers Stephen. You're almost caught up 😉
"It's in my head, trust me, it makes sense!" 😂 World class statement, Jim. You could post reports from the annual world knitting conference (is that a thing?) and I'd still follow and listen to you...
Love this series - it most certainly must contain a review for everyone at some point with all these various (misc) bottles.
Kilchoman... nope, haven't had any of that. And I think it will be a while, until I get there. Bought way too many bottles this in July already (including Roy's which did end up at approx. 119£/140€ here in DK with customs, VAT and delivery costs).
I still do enjoy the reviews of "unknown" (for me) distilleries and/or presentations, though. Keep 'em comin'! Cheers buddy! 🥃
🤣🤣🤣 The Knitting Novice 🤔 actually has a ring to it 🤣
Always too many whiskies Benny. I too went a bit daft this month. Moreso than I had intended to giving that I still have two distllery tours before payday again 😬
I also have ordered one of Roy's bottles. I feel it would have been slightly shameful not to 😉. That's a scary price you've had to pay though. That's shocking!
Cheers as always my friend.
@@WhiskeyNovice 😁😂 Let me know, when the channel opens 🤣
Yes, totally agree. Brutal costs (delivery, customs duty and VAT - not the bottle itself) but a shame not to take the opportunity, when given the chance 😎
Interesting, Jim...I think I talked a bit to you already about this expression...I have a bottle of the first release batches (from 2015) and I like it a lot. The recipe is different from the one of today (50 % ex-Sherry Oloroso, 50 % ex-Bourbon instead of 70/30 in today's batches). The balance in the early version is perfect, at the point that some Kilchoman fans didn"t connect with it, find it too shy, but on the other hand, while it was launched like a limited French (for sure) & German market as well (not 100 % sure, but almost), its success here made the company switch it in 2016 to a permanent core range reference (it was also the time I saw the Wills family in Whisky Live Paris so I could exchange with them about their products, follow a masterclass at a parisian retailer, they are reports about these on my website & so I got the recipe). I wonder if someone sent me a sample of the current style/batch wise, but I'm not sure & don"t see for now where it is... Meanwhile I will stay away for purchasing the current version, because I still have the Loch Gorm (ok, an old bottling as well, from 2014). I know it is a French market product, but if you can find it on line I really recommend the Loch Gruinart, which I've reviewed, before it did evolve consirably well over time (after say 10 cl only): I talk about it in my blending video about my BYO No72 Home blended malt, as it is its key component. Note that the expression I'm talking about is mainly ex-Bourbon matured, and in minority ex-Sherry. Let me know if you find it...Cheers !
Cheers Greg and thanks for the information. Someone else stated in a comment here about having an earlier Sanaig and it being far superior to this one. I'd dare say it's that change of recipe.
Thanks buddy.
I started saving 2oz sample bottles of some bottles to compare to new bottles of the same stuff in the future
Good thinking.
Nice review
I agree with the Uigeadail being top dog in the sherried peat monster bracket. I think Sanaig puts up a better fight than Bowmore 15 or Lagavulin 16. I do like Kilchoman but even before the recent price hikes I was always on the fence with them for value, I would say about almost everything I had from them I would rebuy if I could get it for £10-15 less. Sanaig and Machir Bay are over £50 in most places. I’m curious about Loch Gorm but not sure if it’s a real upgrade on the Sanaig or can compete with Uigeadail or Laphroaig cask strength. I guess I’ll just have to take the plunge but I feel im running out of runway with Kilchoman and have yet to find something that really takes off.
Cheers Greig. I've yet to try the Loch Gorm myself. I like what Kilchoman are doing but, as you said, within that price range there are some quality, eatablished whiskys. I will continue to enjoy Kilchoman though.
Man I agree with you about Uigeadail being the top dog in the sherried peat monster, to me the only thing the come close to it is the Port Charlotte 10. I love them both
@@alanborges1974 yeah the Ardbeg core range in general is really strong. I just ignore the special releases. Bruichladdich could be a contender with PortCharlotte but the Laddie stuff has never impressed me that much and they are taking the piss with Octomore.
12 mos on, did you replace the bottle ? Any differences ?
Not yet.
For nearly the same price as the Uigea, it's not even close. I got a bottle because of rave reviews and I was extremely disappointed. The peat and sherry were not balanced at all in my bottle. Won't be getting another one.
I can totally see your point and I found it the same as yourself for most of the bottle. I can't deny though, that something did improve near the end. The Uigi, for the money, is still better though imo.
Cheers.
I just put up my first Kilchoman review last week, I think. I love the Uigeadail for sure, but I find that around here, Kilchoman bottles hit a higher price point pretty fast.
Also, as a bass player, I approve of that musical hook at the start.
Too true. Those young whiskys of theirs are a little pricey.
Cheers.