Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 year old 2026

Profile: The Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 year old 2026 at a glance

• Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 year old 2026: Islay in a tuxedo with mud boots
• 100% Sherry Cask: Exclusively matured in Oloroso Sherry Butts
• Exquisite Cask Selection: 21 First-fill & 3 Refill ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts
• Peat smoke & Citrus sweetness: Single malt in elegant balance with a phenol content of 50 ppm. Islay's dark lake: Named after Loch Gorm, the lake near Kilchoman
• Age statement: The second Loch Gorm edition, matured for 10 years

Portrait: What makes the Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 year old 2026 special

The Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 year old 2026 is like the well-dressed islander standing on a windswept cliff and still looking good. While other whiskies like to lose their origins in epic tales of mist and mysticism, this one comes from a distillery that isn't even old enough to lament "the good old days" - and that's precisely what makes it so appealing. Kilchoman was founded in 2005 on the Scottish island of Islay, making it one of the younger representatives of the whisky world.
But what they lack in age, they make up for with an almost charming stubbornness: Here, they still malt their own barley, distill their own barley, and work with an almost agricultural down-to-earth approach. You could say Kilchoman is the kind of distillery that probably knows its barley personally.
The Loch Gorm Edition, by the way, takes its name from a nearby loch - dark, peaty, and somehow mysterious. The 2026 release now boasts a proud 10-year age on the label for only the second time ever.
For Kilchoman, this is almost a milestone birthday with cake, candles, and probably a small barrel in the party hat. This whisky is matured entirely in Oloroso sherry butts—and not just any butts, but those from the renowned Bodega José y Miguel Martín.
A total of 21 first-fill and 3 refill casks contributed to its creation. Imagine it like an exclusive class reunion, where only the most experienced whisky enthusiasts are admitted. At 46% ABV, the Loch Gorm 10 year old presents itself with pleasing confidence, without being ostentatious.
And as a 2026 Limited Edition, it's also the kind of whisky that says, "I'm not here long, so enjoy my company."

Or, to put it another way: An Islay whisky with character, history, and just the right amount of island idiosyncrasy.

"10 years maturation in sherry casks has added an abundance of rich spices, dark fruit, and barbecue sweetness to the light citrus and peaty character of Kilchoman." - Anthony Wills, Founder Kilchoman Distillery​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Tasting Notes: This is how the Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 year old 2026 tastes like

• Nose: On the nose, dried red fruits are revealed, accompanied by savory hints of barbecue. Roasted walnuts provide a nutty depth, while a robust, rich peat smoke elegantly envelops everything.

• Palate: On the palate, an exciting combination of candied orange and exotic fruits unfolds. These are joined by notes of salted caramel and dried plums. Warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg lend structure, while the peat smoke remains harmoniously integrated.

• Finish: The finish is long and spicy, characterized by dark chocolate, licorice, and a finely balanced smokiness.