Description
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 occur in traditional dunnage warehouses, and bottling on site without any colouring or chill-filtration.
The Kilchoman 100% Islay 12th Edition from Kilchoman distillery was matured in 29 bourbon barrels and 6 oloroso sherry butts for a minimum of 8 years.
Once harvested, the barley was hand malted on the Kilchoman malt floor, and gently turned twice daily by the maltmen as it germinated.
The green malt was then smoked using peat cut from the Cnoc Dubh peat banks, the thick peat smoke permeating each barley grain, creating the distinct smoky Kilchoman character, landing around 20PPM.
Once distilled in Kilchoman’s unique pot stills, the new make spirit was filled into casks and stowed in dunnage warehouses at the distillery.
The nose is elegant, sweet peat smoke, followed by waves of citrus and honey, finishing with notes of vanilla and salted caramel.
A Bourbon-driven 100% Islay brings an initial malt-driven profile followed by green fruits; apple and pear.
Light spice, raisin and toffee are present towards the finish.
Peat smoke returns and remains on the palate.
The oily texture of this 100% Islay allows for a creamy profile balanced with toffee and caramelised sugar.
The Finer Details Style – Scotch Whisky Country – Scotland Region – Islay Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 50%
