Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition Single Farm Single Malt Whisky 50% - Limited Release

Fourteen releases into the same experiment, and the 100% Islay series is still just as particular: one field, one distillery, no shortcuts. 14th Edition is to date the oldest and most rounded expression of Kilchoman's most personal project.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 9 years old and bottled at 50 %.

The series is built on barley grown, floor malted, distilled, matured and bottled exclusively on Kilchoman's own land — a genuine Single Farm Single Malt, where nothing ever leaves the farm along the way. 14th Edition is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, giving a fine balance of smoke, fruit and spice.

With 9 years of maturation, this is one of the oldest releases in the series to date, giving it a deeper and more rounded character than the earlier, younger editions. The barley's lower phenol profile compared to Kilchoman's bought-in malt still means a lighter, more floral smoke style, even after this many years in cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe fruit and honey meet a delicate peat smoke, with a hint of sherry spice and toasted nuts.

Palate

Round and well balanced, with sweet malt, dried fruit and a growing, gentle smoke tied together by the sherry's depth.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering smoke and a final trace of raisin and oak.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition Single Farm Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: 100% Single Farm Single Malt Islay Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 100% Islay 14th Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707835

Flavour profile

Peated · Floral · Sherry-matured · Farm-to-bottle · Rounded

Investment potential

Medium. As one of the oldest releases in the ongoing 100% Islay series to date, 14th Edition is an attractive target for collectors chasing the series in chronological order.

Did you know?

Fourteen annual releases in, 100% Islay remains the only series of its kind where the entire process — from the grain growing to the finished bottle — happens on the same patch of land, year after year.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition Single Farm Single Malt Whisky

What makes 14th Edition different from earlier 100% Islay releases?

With 9 years of maturation, it's one of the oldest in the series to date, giving it a deeper and more rounded character than the earlier, younger editions.

Why is the 100% Islay series special?

It's the only whisky in Kilchoman's range where the barley is grown, malted, distilled, matured and bottled exclusively on the distillery's own land.

Is 14th Edition a good investment for collectors?

Yes, as one of the oldest releases in the ongoing series, it's an attractive target for collectors trying to assemble the full run in chronological order.

How does 100% Islay compare to Kilchoman's other releases?

It's more floral and delicate, because the barley used has a lower phenol profile than the bought-in malt used for releases like Machir Bay.

What does the cask composition of this release mean?

A combination of ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks gives a balance of smoke, fruit and spice.

Should 100% Islay 14th Edition be served neat or with water?

Try it neat first to experience the full balance of fruit, sherry and smoke, then add a few drops of water if you want to open it up further.