Description

Kilchoman 2023 Loch Gorm Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: No Age Statement           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.

This 2023 release of Kilchoman’s always wonderful Loch Gorm is a limited edition. The Loch Gorm bottlings are always about bringing the taste of sweet sherry and combining it with Kilchoman’s peaty malted barley. Using 22 Oloroso Sherry butts, including 20 fresh casks and 2 refills. This years edition is a great one!

Tasting Notes

Nose: Hints of cacao with an essence of leather, black cherry and light smoke.

Palate: Roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate and roasted dark fruits give way to light ashy peat smoke.

Finish: Balanced and long with fresh Islay sea breeze.