Kilchoman 11 year old 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured

Profile: The Kilchoman 11 year old 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured at a glance

• A single malt whisky as if made by the island itself (because it is)
• First 100% Islay Oloroso Sherry full cask maturation - a first in the history of Kilchoman
• Single Farm Single Malt - every step from the barley to the bottle takes place directly on Islay
• 100% own barley - only the Publican barley variety from the 2011, 2012 & 2013
• Matured in 16 Oloroso Sherry Butts - a full 11 years of storage in first-class sherry casks
• Limited edition with 50% abv. - powerful, authentic and typically Islay
• Bottled without chill filtration and without colorings

Portrait: What makes the Kilchoman 11 year old 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured special

Welcome to the world of Kilchoman - the only distillery that is so Islay that even the peat has an island accent. With their 100% Islay philosophy, Kilchoman ensures that every drop of this whisky has tasted the island's salty sea air – from the first stalk of barley to the final rest in the cask.

Nothing is imported here – except perhaps the wind from the west. The barley grows in their own fields, the malting takes place right next door, the distillery overlooks the sea, and – surprise – the maturation takes place on-site, in this case for a full 11 years in 16 former Oloroso sherry casks. No wonder, then, that this bottling feels like a liquid piece of Islay.

In 2005, Anthony Wills, founder and self-professed island romantic, had the brilliant idea of ​​finally opening a new distillery on Islay after 124 years – and as a genuine farm distillery, no less. Today, Kilchoman is the Gallic village among Scottish distilleries: small, stubborn, independent - and damn proud of every bottle.

This 11-year-old Sherry Cask Matured Edition is, by the way, the first of its kind. A premiere, then. Or as they say on Islay: "Oh aye, this is going to be exciting!"

Kilchoman - that's Islay in its purest form. No large industrial cauldrons, no anonymous supply chains. Just wind, barley, heart and soul - and almost certainly a few sheep overseeing it all.
100% Islay. 0% blah blah.

Conclusion:A full-bodied Islay whisky with a sherry influence that masterfully combines fruit, smoke, and sweetness - complex yet approachable. A true statement from the Kilchoman farm distillery.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Kilchoman 11 year old 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured tastes like

• Nose: Even at first sniff, this single malt greets you with a fine balance of fruit and smoke. Delicate aromas of orange peel and dried fruit dance on the nose, accompanied by a gentle but distinct cloud of peat smoke. These are joined by sweet spices such as a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg – like a Christmas fruitcake fresh from the oven… only on Islay.
• Palate: On the palate, the whisky shows off its full potential: Robust smoke meets the elegant sweetness of dark chocolate and honey. These are accompanied by cooked apples, as if from grandma's kitchen, and a pleasant malty depth reminiscent of freshly baked barley bread. The sherry cask influence is clear, but wonderfully integrated - no drama, just harmony.
• Finish: The finish is long and complex. Grilled fruit, juicy plums, and a handful of blackcurrants provide a fruity and spicy finish. All this is accompanied by a persistent, warm wood smoke that lingers on the tongue - like a campfire you never want to leave.