“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.
A proper field-to-glass Kilchoman bottled as part of the first Family Casks series. This 14-year-old release is made entirely with Rockside barley grown on Islay itself and matured in bourbon casks to put distillery character front and centre: bright citrus, sweet malt, maritime peat, and the kind of oily texture Kilchoman fans obsess over.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Lemon zest, vanilla cream, bonfire smoke, and fresh barley sugar, with sea breeze and toasted coconut.
Palate
Creamy vanilla and sweet malt open first before waves of citrus oils, peppery peat smoke, honeycomb, and charred oak arrive.
Finish
Coastal smoke, cracked pepper, and soft vanilla sweetness fade slowly alongside salty malt.
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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.
