Kilchoman Distillery
Islay Single Malt Whisky, 'Sauternes Cask Matured'
Islay Single Malt Whisky, 'Sauternes Cask Matured'
- Limited edition single malt Scotch whisky produced by Kilchoman Distillery in Islay, Scotland
- Malted barley peated to 50ppm
- 85–90-hour fermentation
- Twice distilled in Forsyths copper pot stills
- Aged in a combination of ex–Sauternes casks that previously held Kilchoman’s 2018 Sauternes Cask Finished Single Malt (78%) and first-fill ex–Sauternes casks (22%); non-age statement
- A creamy, buttery nose carries aromas of ripe fruit, salty sea air, and light peat smoke before transitioning to a richly textured palate of butterscotch, tropical fruit, candied nuts, and subtle florality with a sweet, smoky finish
- No added coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 50% ABV
“After a six-year absence, the Sauternes Cask Matured Kilchoman is back! The previous edition was a Sauternes finish, now it’s time for a return to the full power that complete maturation in these wine casks brings. Waves of sweet fruits and butterscotch balanced with our Islay peat smoke, a delicious dram.” — Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Scotland
Spirit Type:
Scotch / UK Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Single Malt / Malt / Pure Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | UK-XKL-06-NV | 6/750ml |
| Connecticut Spirit | UK-XKL-06-NVCT | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Whisky Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-09-01
"The nose thrills with gooseberry, honeysuckle, kiwi, linseed oil, passion fruit, lemon sorbet sprinkled with sea salt, and the caramelized meringue peaks of a baked Alaska. It has a slightly waxy mouthfeel with lush summer fruits from the sauternes cask showing Golden Delicious apple, banana, apricot, star fruit, and honey, with a late arrival of peat smoke. Water polishes the fruit notes but unleashes more smoke."