Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 55,1%

Three weeks before cask number 130 was filled, this cask, number 102, was laid to rest in the same warehouse. Ten years later the two neighbouring casks were bottled on the same day — but they taste far from identical.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55.1 %.

The whisky was distilled on 16 May 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 102. Like its companion cask 130, it was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, but this time with only 240 numbered bottles in total.

The small difference in strength, 55.1 % against cask 130's 55 %, is a small testament to how differently two casks from the same warehouse can develop over ten years of maturation — a reminder of why single cask whisky can never be repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a touch more spice than its companion cask.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak and spice.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55.1 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 102
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 16 May 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 240 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 240 bottles exist of this specific cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

Even though this cask was filled just three weeks before cask 130, the alcohol content is slightly higher — a small but concrete illustration of how differently two neighbouring casks in the same warehouse can develop.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Is this cask the same as Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug cask 130?

No, this is a separate cask, number 102, distilled three weeks before cask 130 and with a slightly different alcohol content and a somewhat lower bottle count.

How many bottles exist of this cask?

Only 240 bottles in total, making it one of the most limited releases in our range.

Is this whisky worth it?

Yes, the combination of ten years of maturation, cask strength and status as an exclusive single cask for a specific whisky club makes it a rare opportunity for collectors.

Why does the alcohol content vary between two neighbouring casks from the same warehouse?

It's due to differences in the individual cask's properties and its position in the warehouse, which affects how much evaporates over the years, known as the angels' share.

Should this whisky be served neat?

At 55.1 %, it's recommended to taste it neat first to experience the full complexity, and possibly add a few drops of water.

What was Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999?

A Danish whisky club that Kilchoman selected this specific cask for as part of a private bottling series.