It’s the 2019 edition of Kilchoman’s annual Loch Gorm single malt, which sees the Islay distillery’s whisky matured in oloroso sherry casks. This year, Kilchomah has drawn spirit from 20 oloroso sherry butts, resulting in big helpings of dark chocolate and fruit, blending well with the peat smoke at its core.

Nose: Smoke arrives first, before a big whack of sherried peels and cinnamon cookies.

Palate: Dried fruit, salted butter, grilled citrus fruits, jammy damson and dark chocolate.

Finish: Lingering dark chocolate bitterness and spicy smoke.

46%Alc.Vol, 700ml