Kilchoman
Sauternes Cask Matured 2024
- 50
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islay
Kilchoman Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. Established in 2005 by Anthony Wills, Kilchoman is one of the smallest distilleries on the island. They operate as a farm distillery, meaning that they grow a portion of their barley on-site, making them one of the few distilleries in Scotland to do so. This allows them to have greater control over the entire whisky-making...
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Kilchoman Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. Established in 2005 by Anthony Wills, Kilchoman is one of the smallest distilleries on the island. They operate as a farm distillery, meaning that they grow a portion of their barley on-site, making them one of the few distilleries in Scotland to do so. This allows them to have greater control over the entire whisky-making process, from barley cultivation to bottling.
Known for their peated whiskies, the distillery crafts their whisky using locally sourced barley and traditional floor malting techniques. Their whiskies often give a bold, smoky character, like most Islay drams, along with layers of complexity and depth.
Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured has spent its full maturation in ex-sauternes wine casks, before being bottled at 50% ABV. Anthony Wills, Kilchoman's founder, selected a combination of fresh and refill Sauternes barriques from 2017 and 2018. He has created the perfect balance of buttery sweetness, barbecued pineapple, candied ginger and floral peat smoke.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Creamy, buttery notes with ripe fruits, a hint of salty sea air and subtle peat smoke.
Palate - Butterscotch and floral notes combine with tropical and candied fruits with integrated peat smoke flowing throughout.
Finish - Sweetness continues onto the finish, balanced with clean lingering smoke and rich texture.
Known for their peated whiskies, the distillery crafts their whisky using locally sourced barley and traditional floor malting techniques. Their whiskies often give a bold, smoky character, like most Islay drams, along with layers of complexity and depth.
Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured has spent its full maturation in ex-sauternes wine casks, before being bottled at 50% ABV. Anthony Wills, Kilchoman's founder, selected a combination of fresh and refill Sauternes barriques from 2017 and 2018. He has created the perfect balance of buttery sweetness, barbecued pineapple, candied ginger and floral peat smoke.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Creamy, buttery notes with ripe fruits, a hint of salty sea air and subtle peat smoke.
Palate - Butterscotch and floral notes combine with tropical and candied fruits with integrated peat smoke flowing throughout.
Finish - Sweetness continues onto the finish, balanced with clean lingering smoke and rich texture.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig