Kilchoman

This new expression from Kilchoman has been matured in a combination of recharred ex Red Wine casks, Oloroso butts and ex Bourbon barrels. A few drops of Kilchoman spring water has been added post maturation to achieve a batch strength of 57%

The nose gives aromas of red fruits, fresh cherries, heather blossom and intense peat smoke. On the Palate we have white grapes, fudge, salted caramel and tobacco leaves with waves of rich smoke. Followed with a finish of toffee, rich spices, vanilla and lasting peat smoke    

This new expression from Kilchoman has seen their spirit fully matured in ex-Cognac casks from Tonellerie Bossuet (France). These casks impart a herbaceous, sweet and spicy character that balances against the robust peat smoke character of the whisky. The palate carries a toasted oakyness, with lush fruit laced with crystalised ginger warmth. A tang of citrus oil lifts through the smoke and sweet wood in the finish.

This is only the second time ex-Fino sherry casks have featured for Kilchoman, bringing about a crisp minerality and salt, offering contrast to the rich peaty tones of the distillery. The aroma of butterscotch sweetness and peated barley can be found to start, bringing a mouth-coating feeling that soon gives way to a nutty, meaty and salty combination - think of maple-syrup and salted, peat-smoked meats on a charcuterie board.

Kilchoman's highly anticipated annual 'Loch Gorm' release brings together peated spirit matured in Oloroso sherry casks, producing a signature flavour profile of sherry wood and smoke. Spicy dark chocolate and layers of rich dried fruit can be found, with a flavour akin to sticky, slightly burnt dark toffee. The fragrant peat smoke melds with these elements, with a touch of citrus oil, a distinctive character of Kilchoman's peaty style.

This pack contains beautifully branded whisky glasses as well as a 700ml bottle of the famous Kilchoman Machir Bay - a classic smoky Islay dram. Fresh peat smoke mingles with a soft cooked stone fruit sweetness, and layers of smoke and a sweet oilyness on the palate, made at Islay's farm distillery.

This is the first ever Kilchoman to be fully matured in sticky-sweet ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. These barrels impart their dark, fruity notes of sultanas and raisins, crammed full of sweetness that is balanced perfectly with a rounded peaty and citric quality Kilchoman is known for. High percentage chocolate comes through on the palate, with orange peel and spices (smoky paprika), lingering on lip-smacking sherry sweetness and burning peat.

In the latest of their ex-wine cask matured expressions, this new release from Kilchoman was fully matured in Sauternes wine barriques. This sweet and sticky wine made in Bordeaux brings out a fragrant and tropical nose of char grilled pineapple, with a warming, spicy note of candied ginger. The peated barley of Kilchoman brings a rush of peat smoke that compliments the lush, silky-sweet flavours from the wood.

The latest edition to the Kilchoman portfolio is a bramble (blackberry) liqueur, made with blackberries that have been macerated with malt whisky, honey and a healthy dose of Kilchoman's new spirit. On the nose the smoke is obvious, but softens on the palate where the fruitiness starts to shine with a. This is a distinctive liqueur that will really appeal to peat lovers

Fresh peat smoke mingles with a soft cooked stone fruit sweetness, with layers of smoke. On the palate there is a surge of tangy peat smoke and a vanilla pudding sweetness that leads to a sea-side, peppery smoke. The barley, oak and peat come together in harmony on the finish which is long and peaty. Consistently one of the best whiskies to come from Islay, made by the Wills family at Rockside farm.

Please note: this is a 200ml bottle

Sanaig is the newest permanent addition to the Kilchoman range. Sanaig is predominantly bottled from Oloroso sherry Hogshead casks, and this influence is most obvious in its rich colour and flavour. The aroma is classic Kilchoman, with soft cooked fruits, full-bodied peat smoke with citrus notes and a lingering sweetness. A perfect balance of peat smoke and fruity sweetness, somewhere between Machir Bay and Loch Gorm.

Please note: this is a 200ml bottle