Kilchoman 2009 release is the general release bottling from Islay’s newest distillery. A small batch release matured in bourbon casks for 3 years and a further 2.5 months in very active oloroso sherry butts. With a growing cult following grab a bottle while you can.
Kilchoman Distillery
Kilchoman, (pronounced kilhoman) established in 2005, is a farm distillery and the first to be built on Islay for 124 years. Kilchoman is the most westerly distillery in Scotland. Kilchoman gives everyone the opportunity to see all that is best in the grass-roots traditions of malt whisky distilling – from barley to bottle.
Appearance
Rich, medium straw
Nose
Strong peaty aromas, wood smoke and medicinal flavours. Rich dark fruits and orange.
Palate
Remarkably viscous, peat smoke with dark fruits, hints of marmalade and creamy toffee
Finish
It has a long finish, eventually the peat recovers, leaving a clean lingering aftertaste.
