Kilchoman Inaugural Release Islay Single Malt Whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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Kilchoman (pronounced ‘Kilh-O-Man), the first distillery built on Islay for nearly 100 years, released its eagerly anticipated inaugural single malt on the 9-September 2009. Before you rush to thewhiskyexchange.com I should say the 8,300 bottles sold within days and are already a collectable rarity.

This inaugural release was matured in first re-fill bourbon casks and then finished for six months in Oloroso sherry butts. It was bottled without the addition of caramel or chill-filtration.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 06/12/2010

Appearance:

Pale golden yellow, clear.

Aroma:

Smoky peat soot is the most obvious aroma with hints of dried fruit and citrus.

Taste:

Bonfire and grilled mild chilli dominate the somewhat vegetable palate.

Aftertaste:

Pepper and heat dominate the finish.