Kilchoman 13 Year Old Limited Edition - 70cl/50%

Background and Characteristics

• Distillery Background: Established in 2005, Kilchoman is Islay’s first new distillery in over 120 years and one of Scotland’s few independent farm distilleries. It emphasizes traditional craftsmanship, producing whisky entirely on Islay—from barley cultivation and floor malting to distillation and bottling—embodying the “100% Islay” philosophy.
• Limited Edition: Launched in 2025 to mark the distillery’s 20th anniversary, this 13-year-old expression is Kilchoman’s second age-statement release following the 16-year-old in 2023. It’s a limited release, showcasing the distillery’s move toward more mature expressions.

Whisky Details

• Maturation: Aged for at least 13 years in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels, small bourbon octaves, and ex-Calvados (apple brandy) casks. Bourbon casks deliver classic Kilchoman character, while Calvados casks add distinctive green apple and orchard fruit notes.
• ABV: Bottled at 50% ABV, non-chill filtered, with natural color.
• Peat Level: Peated to 50 PPM (Phenol Parts per Million), offering Islay’s signature coastal, smoky peat but with a more refined and balanced profile compared to other Islay whiskies.

Flavor Profile

Based on reviews and distillery notes, this whisky is complex and layered:

• Nose: Fresh and fruit-forward with aromas of pineapple, hibiscus, and lemon sorbet, alongside sweet maple syrup, toffee, and subtle smoke with coastal minerality. Green apple and grape notes add vibrancy.
• Palate: Rich and multifaceted, featuring honey, toffee, and vanilla sweetness, followed by intense ashy smoke with wet moss and chalky minerality. Prominent fruit flavors include fresh peach, stewed pear, lemon, and tart apple, with the Calvados cask influence shining through.
• Finish: Long and warming, with bittersweet honey, peaty smoke, wet forest floor, and youthful oak. The finish lingers gently with orchard fruit freshness.