Kilchoman

Situated along a rugged farm on the western coast of Islay, Kilochman Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first new distillery on Islay in over 125 years. When we first started work on Kilchoman in 2003, says Anthony Wills, the distillerys founder, the ambition was to build a distillery that was true to the traditions of distilling on Islay small farm distillers where every part of the whisky-making process was done on site and I think we have managed to do just that.Kilchoman Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from Publican barley grown directly on the distillerys grounds. (Publican barley is more resilient to Islays harsh weather than traditional strains of barley.) Once the barley has been harvested, it is malted at the distillerys malthouse Kilchoman is one of just six distilleries in Scotland that continues to malt its own barley before being dried over a peat flame for ten hours. After the barley has been peated to approximately 20 phenol parts per million, the grains are fermented for three to four days in stainless steel washbacks before being twice distilled through Kilchomans copper-pot stills.Kilchoman 100 percent Islay single malt is exactly what it says it is; 100 percent Islay, with all parts of the whisky making process, from barley to bottle, completed on site at the Kilchoman farm. The single malt carries quite a distinction, as it is the only distillery in Scotland to produce single malt in this traditional hand crafted way (Kilchoman). Produced from barley directly sourced and exclusively grown on the distillery grounds, the peating levels are slightly lighter than the other expressions in the Kilchoman stable, yielding a fresh, floral balance when coupled with the bourbon cask maturation.100 percent Islay is aged in a combination of fresh and refill ex Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. Robin Bignal, Production Manager; As the bourbon barrel maturation influences the spirit over time it has taken on a real depth of character and complexity to add to the light citrus fruit and peat smoke of the Kilchoman spirit.This whisky won a Silver Outstanding in the Scotch Single Malt - Islay category at the 2017 International Wine and Spirit Competition. Bottled at a solid 100 proof, the 100 percent Islay Way.Get your bottle today!

Situated along a rugged farm on the western coast of Islay, Kilochman Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first new distillery on Islay in over 125 years. "When we first started work on Kilchoman in 2003," says Anthony Wills, the distillerys founder, "the ambition was to build a distillery that was true to the traditions of distilling on Islay small farm distillers where every part of the whisky making process was done on site and I think we have managed to do just that."Kilchoman Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from fresh barley, which is harvested and then malted at the distillerys malthouse (Kilchoman is one of just six distilleries in Scotland that continues to malt its own barley). Once the barley has been malted, it is dried over a peat flame for ten hours. This drying process the barley is peated to approximately 20 phenol parts per million contributes a smoky, iodine-like flavor to the whisky. After the barley has been dried, it is fermented for three to four days in stainless steel washbacks before being twice distilled through Kilchomans copper-pot stills.Kilchoman Loch Gorm Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged for five years in casks that were previously used to mature Oloroso sherry. As a result, the whisky is slightly fruity, with an aroma of spices and soft peat. Notes of sweet fruits, bananas and pears dominate the palate, and are balanced by a subtle peaty undertone. The finish is long and clean, with a burst of citrus.13,500 bottles had only been released.Hurry up and pick up this fine bottle of Kilchoman today!

Situated along a rugged farm on the western coast of Islay, Kilochman Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first new distillery on Islay in over 125 years. "When we first started work on Kilchoman in 2003," says Anthony Wills, the distillerys founder, "the ambition was to build a distillery that was true to the traditions of distilling on Islay small farm distillers where every part of the whisky making process was done on site and I think we have managed to do just that."Kilchoman Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from Publican barley grown directly on Kilochman Distillerys campus (Publican barley is more resilient to Islays harsh weather than traditional strains of barley). Once the barley has been harvested, it is malted at the distillerys malthouse Kilchoman is one of just six distilleries in Scotland that continues to malt its own barley before being dried over a peat flame for ten hours. After the barley has been peated to approximately 20 phenol parts per million, the grains are fermented for three to four days in stainless steel washbacks before being twice distilled through Kilchomans copper-pot stills.Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is crafted from a marriage of four and five year-old whiskies that have matured in American oak casks that were previously used to mature bourbon. Following its initial maturation, a portion of the whisky is double-barreled, or finished, for approximately one month in casks that were previously used to mature Oloroso Sherry. "We practice a very strict wood policy regime at Kilchoman, which is crucial in our ability to produce such a high-quality young single malt," says Wills.As a result of the extraordinary strain of barley used to craft the whisky, along with its unique maturation process, the whisky has a peaty aroma with touches of salty tang and citrus. The aroma gives way to notes of vanilla, coconuts, papaya and malt on the palate, which are balanced by hints of cinnamon and baking spices. The finish is peaty and fresh, with a long, lingering touch of vanilla and caramel.Kilchoman Machir Bay Single Malt Whisky was named the Whisky of the Year at the International Whisky Competition in 2013. In addition, the whisky earned the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2012.Pick up a bottle today!

Situated along a rugged farm on the western coast of Islay, Kilochman Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first new distillery on Islay in over 125 years. "When we first started work on Kilchoman in 2003," says Anthony Wills, the distillerys founder, "the ambition was to build a distillery that was true to the traditions of distilling on Islay small farm distillers where every part of the whisky making process was done on site and I think we have managed to do just that."Kilchoman Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from Publican barley grown directly on the distillerys grounds. (Publican barley is more resilient to Islays harsh weather than traditional strains of barley.) Once the barley has been harvested, it is malted at the distillerys malthouse Kilchoman is one of just six distilleries in Scotland that continues to malt its own barley before being dried over a peat flame for ten hours. After the barley has been peated to approximately 20 phenol parts per million, the grains are fermented for three to four days in stainless steel washbacks before being twice distilled through Kilchomans copper-pot stills.Named after a small, rocky inlet located near the north of the distillery, Kilchoman Sanaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is only the second continuous bottling from Kilchoman Distillery, and, together with Kilchoman Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, will form the distillerys first-ever permanent range.Kilchoman Sanaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has predominantly an Oloroso Sherry influence, with a small percentage of the whisky aged in ex-bourbon casks. According to John MacLellan, Kilchomans Distillery Manager, Sanaig is "a beautiful marriage of bourbon and sherry maturation balanced with classic Islay peat smoke and light citrus sweetness."As a result of the extraordinary strain of barley used to craft the whisky, along with the significant time it spent in Oloroso Sherry hogsheads, Kilchoman Sanaig has a sweet, peaty aroma complete with notes of apple cinnamon and caramel. The palate is filled with even more peat smoke, toffee, butterscotch and raisins, and leads to a bold finish marked not only by fruit and pie crust, but also pepper and star anise.Pick up a bottle today!