Kilchoman Distillery - Islay's Farm Distillery

100% Islay 14th Edition

50% ABV

The 100% Islay 14^th Edition was distilled from our 2013 and 2014 barley harvests before matured in selected bourbon and oloroso sherry casks for a minimum of 9 years.  The combination of bourbon and sherry cask maturation has created layers of vanilla, butterscotch and rich fruity character that balance beautifully with the natural citrus sweetness and floral peat smoke of our 100% Islay spirit.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: Campfire smoke, preserved lemon, orange peel, tropical sweetness. 

PALATE: Creamy caramelized sugars, vanilla, lemon, pineapple sweetness, fresh ginger, and oak smoke.

FINISH: Oily and textured with rich sherry notes and lasting peat smoke

About the Distillery

The grounds of Kilchoman are home to some of Islay’s most fertile ground. It is here, in the fields surrounding the distillery, where 200 tons of barley is grown each year. Planting in Spring once Islay’s 50,000 geese have migrated. With their 100% Islay malt and using some of the smallest stills in Scotland Kilchoman produces a spirit of unmatched purity. It is then matured in a combinations of casks predominantly sourced directly from the world renowned Buffalo Trace distillery in USA and Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain. As well as bourbon and sherry casks Kilchoman also fill a number of speciality casks including Sauternes, Red Wine, Rum, Port, Madeira and Cognac casks as well as various secretive experimental casks.