Description

Kilchoman 100% Islay 13th Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 50%            Age: 8 Years Old           Country: Scotland

As one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries Kilchoman can claim that they perform every stage of the production process on-site. Taking water from the nearby Allt Gleann Osamail burn (stream) they produce approximately 120,000 litres of spirit a year. The spirit is then placed inside ex-Bourbon barrels from Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky, and first fill Oloroso Sherry hogsheads and butts from Miguel Martin, Jerez, Spain. They often use wine seasoned barrels and rum seasoned barrels in smaller batch releases. When Kilchoman was constructed it was the first new distillery on Islay in over 120 years. Not only a milestone for Islay but for the Scotch Malt Whisky Industry.

The 100% Islay 13th Edition was distilled from barley grown on the farm at Kilchoman in 2012, 2013 and 2014, it was then matured for a minimum of 8 years before 44 bourbon barrels were selected for this year’s release of bottles.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Creamy vanilla, smokey bacon, fresh malted barley, banoffee pie.

Palate: Baking spices, milk chocolate, peat smoke, hints of pineapple and guava with candied citrus.

Finish: Medium to long with sea salt, smoke and sweet orchard fruits.