whisky review 76 - Kilchomans' First Whisky

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[degmar]

I'm thinking about a bottle of this, but I was wondering - is this worth buying, not as a curiosity or because it's the first new Islay in a century, etc., but does the taste of the scotch make it worth buying. Or should I get as Laphroig and let this age a few more years?

[ralfystuff]

@degmar

always worth the drinking and will get even better over the next few years with age !

Try Bunnahabhain 12yo @ 46%

[FairAtBest]

I wish I had bought more than one bottle when it was still in stock at the LCBO (where those of in Ontario, Canada have to buy our Whisky). At $35 it was an absolute steal. I hope they get new stock soon. It's been almost a year since I've seen a bottle on the shelf.

[ralfystuff]

@FairAtBest

demand way out-strips supply.

[R34n1mated]

Ralfy, I have very much enjoyed your style of reviews. I've fallen in love with scotch whiskey and have yet to take a sip, all credit goes to you. For a beginner what would you suggest for a first purchase?

Thank you for your magnificent videos.

[ralfystuff]

@R34n1mated

... thanks dood !

first time ? ... Glenfiddich 12yo

[leestephenj]

Beautifull and honest as usual Ralf. Great review.

[rofllol12]

great review as usual.

have you ever thought about reviewing a bourbon, or some other american whiskey? or a canadian probably`?

[pbeng12]

Thank god for craft distilleries! I bought a bottle of the 2011 spring release, what a delightful dram it is, very refreshing in deed

[FTingB]

Amazing review.  Just amazing.

[shuboy05]

I think I need to stop visiting the local store near my home because I'm going to go broke after all the single casks the manager purchased on his visit to Scotland. Besides the Springbanks and Glendronach I've mentioned before, he also purchased a single cask of five year old Kilchoman ($92 a bottle BTW). And you're not helping Ralfy with your review of the three year old.

[samm1809]

I'm sure Kilchoman has been waiting just as eagerly for their ralfy review :)

[kidsafe]

Just bought my first Kilchoman, the Spring 2011 release. In my mind it is very similar to Laphroaig in style, particularly the Quarter Cask. Not as sweet, perhaps that is the primary influence of the smaller barrels.