Kilchoman 8yo 2012/2021 100% Islay Bourbon Single Cask

Kilchoman 8yo 2012/2021 100% Islay Bourbon Single Cask

Official bottling 
Single malt - Islay
Straw
55.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Pears, honey, white wine, lemon zest, sea salt, peanuts, leather, hints of smoke. With water, smoke, leather, white wine. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, thickens, syrupy, static. 
Tasting:  Bitter. Sea salt, fresh baked bread, leather, autumn leaves, smoke, germolene, white wine, hints of vanilla. With water, autumn leaves, vanilla, honey. 
Finish: Short. Peanuts, germolene, lemon zest, hints of honey. 

Comments: 

Cask 719/2012. Austere and earthy, this is lovely stripped back whisky. There are some signs of the other facets of Kilchoman, peanuts and pears, and a little honey, in place of the more common dates. Honestly, I do prefer this to the sweeter sherried versions.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.