Kilchoman 2006/2011 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 4 Islay 61,5%

Exactly five years to the day after the cask was filled, this single cask was bottled — one of the very earliest 5 year old bottlings from Kilchoman and the fourth release in the FC Whisky Denmark series.

Please note: this bottle is supplied without a box.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2006/2011 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 4 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 5 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 61.5 %.

The whisky was distilled on 29 March 2006 and bottled exactly five years later, on 29 March 2011, from bourbon cask number 03/06. That makes it one of the earliest releases where Kilchoman dared to commit to a fixed 5 year age statement, at a time when the distillery was still known mainly for its young, energetic 3 year old releases.

As a cask strength bottling from a single cask, the whisky shows Kilchoman's character completely unfiltered — intense, powerful and carrying the distinct signature only one individual cask can give.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel from the bourbon cask meet a powerful, almost sharp peat smoke and a hint of green apple.

Palate

Intense and full at cask strength, with sweet malt, honey and a distinct, peppery smoke.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering smoke and a final trace of oak and citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2006/2011 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 4 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 61.5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 03/06
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 29 March 2006
Bottled: 29 March 2011
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 4

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Vanilla · Spicy · Young

Investment potential

High. This whisky is one of the very earliest 5 year old bottlings from Kilchoman and part of a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market, making it hard to find again.

Did you know?

The cask was filled and bottled on exactly the same date, five years apart — 29 March 2006 and 29 March 2011 — a small curiosity that sets this single cask apart in Kilchoman's history.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 2006/2011 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 4 Islay Single Malt Whisky

Does this bottle come with a box?

No, this particular bottle is supplied without a box.

What makes this whisky historically interesting?

It's one of the earliest releases where Kilchoman dared to commit to a fixed 5 year age statement, and the cask was filled and bottled on exactly the same date five years apart.

Is this whisky worth it for a collector?

Yes, the combination of an early 5 year old bottling, cask strength and status as part of a discontinued exclusive series for Denmark makes it a rare opportunity.

What does cask strength mean?

The whisky is bottled straight from the cask with no water added, giving a higher ABV and a more intense flavour experience.

How many bottles exist of this cask?

The bottle count is not stated for this release.

Should this whisky be diluted with water?

At cask strength, it's recommended to taste it neat first and add only a very few drops of water if needed to open up the aromas.