Kilchoman Small Batch 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Kilchoman Distillery was established in 2005 and is true to Islay's rich farm distilling heritage. The distillery uses local peat cut in the traditional way, slowly distilling all spirits by hand, allowing maturation to occure in traditional dunnage warehouses, and bottling on site without any colouring or chill-filtration.

This small batch vatting combines bourbon and oloroso sherry matured Kilchoman with specially selected shaved, toasted & re-charred (STR) red wine casks, bottled non-chill filtered at natural cask strength at 48.7%. A combination of 75% Bourbon, 20% red wine and 5% sherry casks. The result is a marriage of classic Kilchoman citrus and peat smoke with layers of red fruits, cinnamon sweetness, and fresh vanilla. 

The nose is classic Kilchoman citrus-sweet notes and warming peat smoke balanced alongside elegant yet rich fruit-forward tones. On the palate flavours start with toasted oak before they make way for raisin and fig, with a rich nuttiness. Th finish is lingering maritime peat smoke is matched with an abundance of spice and nutmeg.

Rather than dominating, Loch Gorm’s oloroso maturation works in harmony with the natural character of Kilchoman. The 2023 release has a fantastic spectrum of flavour, from rich spices and macerated peaches to fresh citrus, ginger, orange zest and waves of salty peat smoke. - Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder

The Finer Details
Style - Scotch Whisky
Country - Scotland
Region - Islay
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 48.7%