“The Kilchoman Family Collection, both this year and in the years to come, showcases some of our most treasured casks. We are especially proud to release our first globally available 20 Year Old as part of the First Edition collection. Discovering and tasting these exceptional casks in our warehouses remains one of the great joys of what we do. As a family, we have dedicated the past two decades to crafting the finest spirit and selecting the very best casks, so seeing that commitment and care come to fruition is very rewarding,” Anthony Wills Kilchoman Founder.
Part of the inaugural Kilchoman Distillery Family Casks collection, this 11-year-old single malt shows what happens when Kilchoman’s muscular coastal peat meets the dark richness of oloroso sherry casks. Selected by members of the founding Wills family, the release balances Islay smoke with layers of dried fruit, spice, and oily malt character. It might be the youngest whisky in the line-up, but don't underestimate it.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
BBQ smoke, raisin syrup, walnut cake, and dark chocolate, with orange peel and sea spray underneath.
Palate
Thick peat smoke rolls through sticky dates, treacle, roasted coffee, and salted nuts, with clove and cracked black pepper bringing warmth.
Finish
Long, smoky, and spicy, with lingering sherry sweetness, charred oak, and earthy peat embers.
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While it very possible the Kilchoman Family Collection are Cask Strength, there is no statement confirming such in any of the release information. It doesn't appear to be stated on the label.
