Kilchoman
Batch Strength
- 57
- 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.
This bottling of Kilchoman has been matured in a combination of re-charred Red Wine casks, Oloroso Sherry butts and Bourbon barrels. A few drops of water added after the maturation period has produced a Batch Strength of 57% ABV. The result is a colossal dram combining the natural peat smoke and citrus character of Kilchoman. With flavours of dark fruits, rich spices and salted caramel sweetness.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Red fruits, fresh cherries, heather blossom, and intense peat smoke.
Palate - Toffee, rich spices, vanilla, and lasting peat smoke.
Finish - Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter and honey.
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.
This bottling of Kilchoman has been matured in a combination of re-charred Red Wine casks, Oloroso Sherry butts and Bourbon barrels. A few drops of water added after the maturation period has produced a Batch Strength of 57% ABV. The result is a colossal dram combining the natural peat smoke and citrus character of Kilchoman. With flavours of dark fruits, rich spices and salted caramel sweetness.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Red fruits, fresh cherries, heather blossom, and intense peat smoke.
Palate - Toffee, rich spices, vanilla, and lasting peat smoke.
Finish - Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter and honey.
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