Kilchoman 2020 Loch Gorm 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.

An delicious Islay whisky which has been fully matured in sherry casks. With a wonderful balance of peat smoke, spice and sweetness, this whisky will another show stopper from this young and creative distillery.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Gingerbread men freshly out the oven, summer berries and earthy peat followed by some sea spray.

Palate: Summer berries dances on the tongue and is met with dark chocolate with orange oil and Christmas spices, bonfire embers and short crust pastry.

Finish: Old oak, spice, tropical fruits and dark coffee espresso.

Official Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep and rich.

Nose: Soft, spicy and rich with light smoke dark chocolate and citrus fruit.

Palate: Soft fruits and peat smoke with a rich sweet finish.

Finish: Long and sweet, lingering smoke, well balanced.