didi1893 scored this whisky 87 points

-
Cold smoke rises timidly from the Premium Snifter, slightly mineral peat is permeated by sweet roasted aromas and a hint of peppermint. Creamy sweetness and sweet fruit flavors dominate the foreground, while orange and apricots dissolve away from the ever-sweet and creamy nose. The nose impresses with its mild yet intense multi-layered nature. Wild herbs and a hint of juniper give the otherwise sweet nose a spicy and fresh character. Vanilla plays with peppermint, peat and fruit zealously compete, discreet smoke aroma and hints of burnt wood are reminiscent of campfire romance.
-
The taste of Kilchoman is then a bit tart and raw. Cold smoke and burned pieces of wood in connection with the peat in the background put me finally in campfire mood. Creamy and slightly greasy, grilled belly comes to the fore, dark and smoky wood elements lie with subtle sharpness over the tongue. Dark caramel and a fresh peppermint note mingle with oranges and apricots, hints of vanilla throng through the smoky peat note. Tart and sweet elements play together, old walnut aroma comes to bear. Creamy and oily, the taste goes into the aftertaste.
-
Tart and oily, the dark wood tones on the tongue, dark walnut aroma and dark caramel harmonize beautifully. In the aftermath, the fresh mint note is noticeable in the background, the dark oranges and apricots show up now and then. Towards the end, the entire palate fills with cold smoke, burnt wood remains oily in the saliva, the peat harmonizes perfectly with the dark fruit and caramel flavors. With walnuts and peppermint, the aftertaste gradually fades, leaving a fishy citrus note with elements of smoke and peat on the palate.