Kilchoman Machir Bay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Kilchoman Machir Bay — the celebrated flagship of Kilchoman distillery (Islay, founded 2005). Kilchoman was the first new Islay distillery in 124 years. A farm distillery growing its own barley on-site at Rockside Farm — one of very few genuinely "estate" Scotch producers. Named for Machir Bay, the sandy beach adjacent to the distillery. Heavily peated at ~50 ppm.
Why you'll love it
- Bold peat smoke, refined maritime salt, warm citrus, gentle vanilla, elegant Islay depth — Machir Bay signature
- Kilchoman is a genuine farm distillery — grows own barley on-site at Rockside Farm
- Perfect for peated whisky enthusiasts, farm-distillery collectors, and considered sipping
- Presented in Kilchoman's iconic Machir Bay bottle
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with oysters, smoked salmon, aged Cheddar, or grilled meats.
Perfect for
- Peated whisky enthusiasts exploring Islay's youngest distillery
- Islay whisky collectors — Kilchoman is an essential modern-era Islay piece
- Farm-distillery whisky enthusiasts (very rare category)
- Introducing friends to modern Islay peated style
Compare with
Interested in sherry-cask Kilchoman? Try Kilchoman Sanaig ($111). Interested in the tasting gift set with Sanaig? Machir Bay & Sanaig Gift Set 2×20cl ($121). For classic Islay 10YO peer: Laphroaig 10 Year Old ($95).
Frequently asked
Why is Kilchoman special?
Founded 2005 by Anthony Wills — the first new Islay distillery in 124 years. Genuine "farm distillery" concept — grows own barley on-site at Rockside Farm, malts some of it in-house, distills and matures on Islay. One of very few Scotch producers where the entire process happens on a single farm estate.
What does "Machir Bay" mean?
Machir Bay is a beautiful sandy beach adjacent to Kilchoman distillery on Islay's west coast. Naming the whisky for the geographic feature honours the distillery's coastal terroir.
How peated is Kilchoman?
~50 ppm phenol — heavily peated, positioning Kilchoman close to Ardbeg (55 ppm) in peat intensity. Machir Bay specifically shows integrated peat character with maritime elegance.
Quick facts
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Distillery: Kilchoman (founded 2005 — Islay's youngest)
- Category: Farm distillery — grows own barley on-site
- Peat Level: ~50 ppm phenol
- Casks: Bourbon + sherry blend
- ABV: 46%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Lemon zest, vanilla and distinct coastal influence give way to floral intensity, juicy peaches, pears, and wafts of rich spices
PALATE
Bursts of tropical fruit and dried sultanas, warming smoke and waves of honey, malt, butterscotch and rich sweetness
FINISH
Sherry-soaked fruit, cracked black pepper and sea salt. Long-lasting with layers of citrus sweetness and maritime peat smoke.
ABV: 46% ABV