With a marriage of both ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, this release showcases how the recognised Kilchoman flavours and character has developed over the last 16 years of maturation.
Anthony and Robin have spent the last few years keeping a close eye on these early casks, waiting for the right moment to vat them together and form this momentous Kilchoman 16 Years Old.
“This is a landmark release for the distillery, the oldest global bottling we have done to date at 16 years of age. I look forward to Kilchoman fans around the world tasting this outstanding whisky and experience the evolving character of our single malt,” Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Delightfully rich with a creamy citrus sweetness and layers of cooked apples, pears, plums and nutmeg.
Palate:
A masterful balance of festive spices, fresh vanilla, tropical fruit and smouldering peat smoke.
Finish:
Dried mango and apricots with bbq smoke and lasting mouth-coating honey sweetness.
From Master of Malt Kilchoman 16 Year Old Bottling NoteFrom Master of Malt Kilchoman 16 Year Old Bottling Note (link new window)
A very proud moment for Kilchoman and a very exciting one for all of us: its oldest global bottling to date. A combo of 21 casks of whisky peated to 50ppm was vatted and combined for this release, predominantly bourbon barrels as well as some oloroso sherry, in keeping with the house style we've come to expect from Islay's farm distillery. A total of 5000 bottles were filled at 50% ABV, and Kilchoman 16 Year Old is presented with its natural colour and no chill-filtration.
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