Kilchoman 14 year old Ex-Sherry Butts - 20th Anniversary Cask Series

Profile: The Kilchoman 14 year old Ex-Sherry Butts - 20th Anniversary Cask Series at a Glance

• Founded in 2005 by Anthony Wills, Kilchoman will celebrate its 20th birthday in 2025
• The 20th Anniversary Casks Series: 20 casks for 20 years of Kilchoman
• The 20th Anniversary Casks Series comprises 4 bottlings: Ex-Bourbon & Ex-Sherry
• 5 casks were selected for each bottling!
• 20th Anniversary Cask Series: Kilchoman 14 year old Ex-Sherry Butts

Portrait: What makes the Kilchoman 14 year old Ex-Sherry Butts - 20th Anniversary Cask Series special

The Islay distillery Kilchoman is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025 with the exclusive 20th Anniversary Casks Series - a tribute to Anthony Wills' founding idea in 2005.

His goal: a return to traditional values ​​through a real farm distillery, where every step - from barley cultivation to malting and distilling through to maturation and bottling - takes place directly on Islay. This uncompromising implementation of the 100% Islay Philosophy makes Kilchoman unique.

To celebrate the anniversary, 20 casks were selected – symbolic of each year since its founding.
The 20 casks were carefully divided into four bottlings. This resulted in four special bottlings - two from selected former bourbon barrels and two from former sherry butts.
The results are two 14-year-olds, one 15-year-old, and one 18-year-old single malt Scotch whiskies, the latter being the distillery's oldest single malt whisky to date.
The bottlings impressively reflect the craftsmanship and character of Kilchoman. Personally selected by founder Anthony Wills.

Cask-No.: 145/2011, 146/2011, 148/2011, 149/2011 & 150/2011

Tasting Notes: This is how the Kilchoman 14 year old Ex-Sherry Butts - 20th Anniversary Cask Series tastes like

• Nose: fresh and spicy with strong BBQ smoke, black pepper, and rich aromas of dried fruits - intense and complex, with a hint of wild herbs in the background
• Palate: strong and warming with distinct spice notes and sweet dates, accompanied by dark chocolate and a subtle licorice note that harmoniously balances the spicy character
• Finish: long-lasting and flavorful - sweet spices, hints of grilled meat, and finely integrated peat smoke accompany the aftertaste - a complex, smoky depth lingers pleasantly