Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,8%

Take Sanaig's sherry-driven balance, remove the water, and let the cask speak completely unfiltered. Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition is the most intense version of Kilchoman's sherry-forward core release.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at cask strength, 57.8 %.

Where the standard Sanaig is bottled at 46 %, this edition is bottled straight from the casks with no water added. That gives a markedly more powerful and concentrated experience of the same sherry-focused recipe — a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks that normally balances Sanaig's profile.

The higher strength means both the sweetness from the sherry casks and the peat smoke from Islay come through more clearly, making this release ideal for those wanting a more intense version of an already familiar whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful sherry sweetness meets a distinct, almost sharp peat smoke, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla and lightly spiced oak.

Palate

Full and intense, with smoky peat, dried fruit and a warm spice note tied together by the sherry's sweetness.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering smoke and a final trace of raisin and oak.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 57.8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Cask Strength 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707859

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Intense

Did you know?

Because cask strength releases have no water added, the alcohol content varies from year to year depending on how much has evaporated through the cask's wood during maturation — what whisky people call the angels' share.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

What's the difference between Sanaig and Sanaig Cask Strength?

The standard Sanaig is bottled at 46% with water added, while the Cask Strength edition is bottled straight from the cask undiluted, giving a markedly more intense experience.

How sherry-forward is Sanaig Cask Strength?

Very much so, just like the standard Sanaig, but the higher strength makes the sherry's sweetness and spice even more prominent.

Should cask strength whisky be diluted with water?

It's a matter of taste. Try it neat first to experience the full intensity, then add a few drops of water if you want to open up the aromas.

Why does the ABV of cask strength releases vary from year to year?

It's due to evaporation through the cask's wood during maturation, known as the angels' share, which varies from cask to cask and year to year.

Is Sanaig Cask Strength suitable for experienced whisky enthusiasts?

Yes, the high strength and concentrated flavour profile make it a natural choice for enthusiasts wanting the whisky's full, unfiltered character.

How should this whisky be served?

Best in a nosing glass at room temperature, with a few drops of water added to taste to open up the aromas.