The Kilchoman MACHIR BAY Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is regarded as the flagship of the independent Kilchoman Distillery and embodies the distillery’s classic house style in a particularly accessible form. Named after the famous Machir Bay beach on the west coast of Islay, this bottling embodies a maritime, smoky Islay character that confidently holds its own alongside the island’s big names. The whisky is predominantly composed of malts aged around six years and combines freshness, smoke and cask balance to create a clear overall profile.


Maturation takes place mainly in ex-bourbon casks, complemented by a smaller proportion of Oloroso sherry casks, which lend the whisky additional depth and structure. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill-filtered and without colouring, the texture and all the aroma-giving oils and esters are fully preserved. The Kilchoman Machir Bay is thus deliberately kept authentic and reflects the distillery’s philosophy of producing Islay whisky entirely on site, from barley cultivation to bottling. This bottling is ideal both as an introduction to the world of Kilchoman and as a reliable example of a classic, smoky Islay single malt.

Awards:

- GOLD in the ‘Best Whisky Distillery International 2026’ category

• Delivery in 1–3 business days
• Free shipping on orders over €150
• Shipping cost: €5.90
• Tracking included