Kilchoman 14 year old Impex Cask Evolution (Cask No. 18/2006), 53%

Sweet, smoky, meaty peat aromas mingle with vanilla saltwater taffy, blueberry, driedginger, and bright bubble gum. The palate is consistent, juxtaposing fruityspirit—orange, lemon, strawberry, blueberry—with savory peat smoke. Vanilla, nuts,black pepper, cinnamon, and well-integrated oak are also at play. The finish lingerswith the sweet-savory pleasure of a cigar, nutty oak, spice, and peat. Does well withwater, showing excellent development. (208 bottles)