Kilchoman 8yo 2012/2021 Ruby Port Single Cask Finish

Kilchoman 8yo 2012/2021 Ruby Port Single Cask Finish

Official bottling 
Single malt - Islay
Amber, hints of red
55.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Autumn leaves, honey, red grapes, raisins, dried strawberries, marzipan. With water, vanilla sponge, honey, dates, dried strawberries. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, slippery, cool, slightly tingly. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Honey, red grapes, leather, marzipan, orange peel, driftwood smoke, hints of dates. With water, more bitter, caramel, orange peel, red grapes, hints of pear. 
Finish: Medium. Dried strawberries, orange peel, red grapes, raisins, leather. 

Comments: 

Cask 2491/12. Quite sweet, the smoke and peat are rather gentle in this whisky. A lot of earthier notes emerge, even some caramel, once water is added. Quite leathery and sweet on the finish too.

Verdict:

I like this.