Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 Islay Malt Whisky 62,4%

Five years after Kilchoman was founded, this cask was filled with spirit that had barely settled into its own style. It is a bottle from the distillery's earliest years, back when nobody yet knew how big Kilchoman would become.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 3 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 62.4 %.

The whisky was distilled on 30 May 2007 and bottled on 21 July 2010 from bourbon cask number 118/07. It is the very first release in the former FC Whisky Denmark series, where Kilchoman selected individual casks specifically for the Danish market during the distillery's earliest years.

Tasting this whisky today is like tasting the story of a distillery still finding its own voice — young, raw and intense, but already carrying the citrus-fresh peat smoke that would later define Kilchoman's style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Young, sharp peat smoke meets green apple and citrus peel, with a hint of vanilla custard and freshly cut wood from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Powerful and spiced at cask strength, with peppery smoke, honey and a distinctly oily texture that shows the spirit's youthful energy.

Finish

Long and intense, with lingering smoke and a dry, mineral finish reminiscent of Islay's maritime character.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 62.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 118/07
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 30 May 2007
Bottled: 21 July 2010
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 1

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Young · Citrus-fresh · Maritime

Investment potential

High. This whisky comes from Kilchoman's earliest production years and was the first in a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market — a combination that makes it a rare taste of the distillery's early history.

Did you know?

This cask was filled while Kilchoman was still one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland — just two years after its 2005 founding, before the distillery's now-iconic Machir Bay had even been created.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 Islay Single Malt Whisky

What makes this whisky historically interesting?

It comes from Kilchoman's earliest production years, just two years after the distillery was founded in 2005, and was the first in a now-discontinued series of single casks selected specifically for Denmark.

Is this whisky worth it for a collector?

Yes, the combination of a very early distillation date, cask strength and status as the first in a discontinued exclusive series makes it a rare opportunity that cannot be repeated.

Why is the alcohol content so high?

The whisky is bottled at cask strength with no water added, preserving the full intensity of the individual cask.

How does an early Kilchoman compare to today's releases?

It is rawer and younger in style, with sharper smoke and less of the roundness that the distillery's later cask selection experience has since brought to its newer releases.

What does FC Whisky Denmark mean in the product name?

It refers to a former series of single casks that Kilchoman selected specifically for the Danish market during the distillery's early years.

Should this whisky be served neat?

Yes, at cask strength it is recommended to taste it neat first and add only a very few drops of water if needed, to open the aromas without losing intensity.