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Machir Bay Wins Best Islay Scotch at the IWC

May 26, 2016

The big news is that Machir Bay has been crown Best Islay Single Malt Whisky at this year’s International Whisky Competition… a bit of healthy competition between neighbours is never a bad thing! As well as the coveted 1st place in the Islay category, Machir Bay also secured 1st for Best Peated Whisky and 2nd for the marquee title of Best Single Malt Whisky.

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www.whiskycompetition.com/2016-results/   

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Cognac Cask Matured 2026

While many distilleries use Cognac casks to finish their whisky, Kilchoman goes further.  This release has spent the full-term of its maturation in ex-Cognac barriques, allowing the French oak to fully express itself.  The 2026 edition is a combination of 33 first-fill barriques, distilled in 2019, bottled at 50% abv. …

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